Cogitare Enfermagem (Aug 2020)

DEPRESSÃO EM GESTANTES ATENDIDAS NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE

  • Bianca Aparecida Brito da Silva,
  • Walisete de Almeida Godinho Rosa,
  • Iácara Santos Barbosa Oliveira,
  • Monique Godinho Rosa,
  • Nariman de Felício Bortucam Lenza,
  • Vanessa Luzia Queiroz Silva

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.69308
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 25, no. 0

Abstract

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Objective: To identify the presence of depression in pregnant women accompanied by the prenatal care program in Primary Health Care. Method: A descriptive and exploratory study with a quantity-qualitative approach that was performed in two stages: application of the Beck Depression Inventory and semi-structured interview. The data were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics and content analysis. Results: The Beck Depression Inventory showed that, of the 67 interviewed pregnant women, 22 (33%) had depressive symptoms, 14 (64%) had mild to moderate depression, and two (9%) had severe depression. Two topics emerged from the interview: Gestational period experience, and Nursing consultation and prenatal mental health approach. Conclusion: The study showed that depression during pregnancy is frequent. Prenatal nursing consultation can be an opportunity for depression detection and early diagnosis and for improved care of the pregnant woman.

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