Is unintended pregnancy a risk factor for depression in Iranian women?
(East. Mediterr. health j).
in English
| WHO IRIS
| ID: who-116986
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ABSTRACT
A study was carried out to determine the association between unintended pregnancy and pre- and postpartum depression in 163 women in Kermanshah city, Islamic Republic of Iran. Using the self-administered Beck Depression Inventory for educated women and a special interview for illiterate women, 105 intended and 58 unintended pregnancies were studied. Of the 58 women with unintended pregnancy, 43% reported attempting to abort the fetus. Depression at 37 weeks' gestation was slightly higher in the unintended than the intended pregnancy group [53.4% versus 41.0%; relative risk = 1.3] and depression 10 days postpartum was much higher in the unintended group [48.7% versus 25.6%; relative risk = 1.9]. Screening for depression is recommended for pregnant women with unintended pregnancy
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Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications
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Abortion, Criminal
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Depression, Postpartum
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Gravidity
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Depressive Disorder
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Pregnancy, Unplanned
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Educational Status
Language:
English
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
2005