A Cross-Cultural Analysis of the Prevalence and Risk Factors for Prenatal Depression in Spain and Mexico.
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| Title: | A Cross-Cultural Analysis of the Prevalence and Risk Factors for Prenatal Depression in Spain and Mexico. |
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| Authors: | Marcos-Nájera, Rosa (AUTHOR), Rodríguez-Muñoz, María Fe (AUTHOR), Lara, Ma. Asunción (AUTHOR), Navarrete, Laura (AUTHOR), Le, Huynh-Nhu (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Culture, Medicine & Psychiatry. Dec2021, Vol. 45 Issue 4, p599-612. 14p. 1 Diagram, 4 Charts, 1 Graph. |
| Subjects: | Cross-cultural studies, Risk assessment, Unplanned pregnancy, Mother-infant relationship, Prenatal care, Prenatal depression |
| Geographic Terms: | Spain, Mexico, Mexico City (Mexico) |
| Abstract: | The prevalence and risk factors associated with prenatal depression among Spanish-speaking women in Spain and Mexico are examined and compared through a cross-cultural study. The study utilizes secondary data from 563 participants who received prenatal care in Madrid (N = 283) and in Mexico City (N = 280), assessed with the PHQ-9 and the PDPI-R. Spanish women reported a lower prevalence of depressive symptoms (10.0%) than Mexican women (20.3%). Regression analyses showed that previous prenatal anxiety and lack of family emotional support were common risk factors to the two countries. Within each country, significant risk factors included: (a) previous depression history (β = 0.224; p < 0.001) in Spain; and (b) unplanned pregnancy (β = − 0.116; p < 0.027), lack of emotional support from others (β = 0.129; p < 0.032), marital dissatisfaction (β = 0.186; p < 0.009), and life stress due to financial problems (β = 0.117; p < 0.026), and life stress due to marital problems (β = 0.114; p < 0.040) in Mexico. Health professionals can tailor interventions to their particular risk factors to reduce the adverse effects on mothers and infants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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