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Suicidality and Associated Factors in Pregnant Women in Brazil

Abstract  

Is important to evaluate suicidal potential and related factors during pregnancy among women who have attended public health
services. To determine the suicidal potential, question 10 from Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was used. In this
sample (N = 1,334), 8.1% of pregnant women demonstrated suicidal potential. The potential risk factors for suicide in depressed
pregnant women were being single, divorced or widowed, thinking about having an abortion, and having anxiety symptoms; in
nondepressed pregnant women were lower age, low education level, low socioeconomic class, thoughts about having an abortion
and anxiety symptoms.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Category Brief Report
  • Pages 1-4
  • DOI 10.1007/s10597-012-9495-0
  • Authors
    • Ricardo Azevedo da Silva, Department of Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas, 1202, Almirante Barroso Street, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
    • Liliane da Costa Ores, Department of Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas, 1202, Almirante Barroso Street, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
    • Karen Jansen, Department of Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas, 1202, Almirante Barroso Street, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
    • Inácia Gomes da Silva Moraes, Department of Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas, 1202, Almirante Barroso Street, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
    • Luciano Dias de Mattos Souza, Department of Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas, 1202, Almirante Barroso Street, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
    • Pedro Magalhães, Department of Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas, 1202, Almirante Barroso Street, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
    • Ricardo Tavares Pinheiro, Department of Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas, 1202, Almirante Barroso Street, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil