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Background <p>The present study examined the prevalence of symptoms of depression throughout pregnancy and the early postpartum period (first trimester through six weeks postpartum) in low-income Latina women. Further, this study examined whether established risk factors in non-Latina women also predict perinatal depressive symptom trajectories in low-income Latinas.</p> Methods <p>The sample included 240 Latina women from a federally qualified health center (FQHC).</p> Results <p>Latent growth curve modeling found that, on average, symptoms of depression decreased from the first trimester of pregnancy through six weeks postpartum. Change in symptoms of depression from the first trimester through six weeks postpartum were predicted by limited English proficiency and age.</p> Conclusions <p>Findings of the current study add to existing evidence that can guide clinical care for Latina maternal mental health throughout the perinatal period.</p>

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Depression among Latina women in the United States from pregnancy to early postpartum: longitudinal examination of risk factors

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    2025年4月25日

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  • Naomi V. Rodas,
  • Sabrina R. Liu,
  • Denise A. Chavira,
  • Job G. Godino

摘要

Background

The present study examined the prevalence of symptoms of depression throughout pregnancy and the early postpartum period (first trimester through six weeks postpartum) in low-income Latina women. Further, this study examined whether established risk factors in non-Latina women also predict perinatal depressive symptom trajectories in low-income Latinas.

Methods

The sample included 240 Latina women from a federally qualified health center (FQHC).

Results

Latent growth curve modeling found that, on average, symptoms of depression decreased from the first trimester of pregnancy through six weeks postpartum. Change in symptoms of depression from the first trimester through six weeks postpartum were predicted by limited English proficiency and age.

Conclusions

Findings of the current study add to existing evidence that can guide clinical care for Latina maternal mental health throughout the perinatal period.