Prevalence of mental disorders and associated factors in pregnant women

Abstract

Objective: To identify the prevalence of mental disorders and associated factors in pregnant women. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 394 pregnant women, randomly and proportionally selected. Data were collected during home visits, using a semi-structured questionnaire. Bivariate logistic regression was used for the analysis. Results: A total of 51 pregnant women (12.94%) were diagnosed with mental disorder and this number was significantly higher among those between 19 and 30 years of age, unmarried, white skin colored, who were in the second trimester of pregnancy, had a chronic disease associated and had been hospitalized during the current pregnancy. Nine of them were taking psychotropic drugs, and antidepressants were the most commonly used drug. Conclusion: The prevalence of self-reported mental disorders was 12.94% and the associated variables were: Age, marital status, skin color, pregnancy trimester, hospitalization during pregnancy and chronic disease.