SUPORTE SOCIAL E DEPRESSÃO GESTACIONAL: AVALIANDO A RELAÇÃO EM UMA AMOSTRA DE ADOLESCENTES

Abstract

Objective: The present study assessed the social support relation to gestational depression, and still other possible factors associated to depression, such as age of the pregnant woman, presence of a companion, schooling and income. Method: Cross-section study with adolescent pregnant women, aged 10-19, between 20th and 32nd. gestation week. The sample was collected in Basic Health Units (BHU) and three specialized outpatient clinics, in the city of Pelotas. Depressive disturb was assessed by means of a standardized diagnostic interview, Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), compatible with DSM-IV and CID-10 criteria. In order to assess Social Support, the Medical Outcome Study (MOS) scale was utilized. A self-applied and secret questionnaire was utilized for other variables. Results: The sample included 223 pregnant women. Social support was significantly associated to depression (outcome), presenting a p>0,001. The variables: age, presence of a companion, income, and schooling did not associate to the depression diagnosis. Conclusion: To assess the perception of social support considered by the adolescents can provide important information to identify pregnant women under depression risk