Depression in pregnancy and puerperium in patients in a public hospital institution [Depresión en el embarazo y puerperio en pacientes de una institución hospitalaria pública]

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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10601765

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depression, pre-eclampsia, pregnancy abdominal

Abstract

Depression is one of the most notable challenges of our time. Objective: to analyse depression in pregnancy and puerperium in patients in a public hospital in Ecuador. Method: clinical research of a descriptive and investigative nature in the field, using the Edinburgh scale as an evaluative instrument. The study population included 119 women. Results: When exploring feelings of sadness and unhappiness, 40.6% of primigravida pregnant women indicated "No, not at all". Conclusion: Underlining the importance of personalised care that is sensitive to the different needs and challenges that may arise at each stage of pregnancy.

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2022-05-01

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Clinical communications

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Rosero-Ordóñez SF. Depression in pregnancy and puerperium in patients in a public hospital institution [Depresión en el embarazo y puerperio en pacientes de una institución hospitalaria pública]. SRS [Internet]. 2022 May 1 [cited 2024 Dec. 25];1(2):1-9. Available from: https://revistasinstitutoperspectivasglobales.org/index.php/sanitas/article/view/23

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