Major Depressive Disorder during Teenage Pregnancy: Socio-demographic, Obstetric and Psychosocial Correlates

Abstract

MDD is a relatively common condition in pregnant teenagers and appears to be more prevalent in young mothers who are both socioeconomically and psychosocially underprivileged.

Influence of maternal psychological traits on sleep bruxism in children

“…In this study, only adolescent mothers were included. Maternal age could be another important factor, considering that psychological problems and adolescent pregnancy have been associated with greater depression incidence and also seem to heighten the risk of psychiatric disorders. Therefore, further studies should be conducted including different age groups.…”

Risk Factors for Pregnancies Among Females Age 15 to 19 in Rwanda: A Secondary Data Analysis of the 2014/2015 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS)

“…Many teenagers also have limited access to medical services, resulting in using unsafe procedures -around 3.9 million teenage women undergo unsafe abortions and about 70,000 die due to various pregnancy-and childbirth-related complications in LMICs every year (UNFPA, 2013b). They are also more susceptible to depression and sexually transmitted infections (Coelho et al, 2013). Teenage pregnancy is also associated with higher risks of dropping out of school and subsequently with fewer job opportunities, affecting earning power and long term financial security (Brace, Hall, Eatman, & Tucker, 2008;Ganchimeg et al, 2014;UNFPA, 2013b).…”

Depression among Brazilian adolescents: A cross-sectional population-based study

“…One such study also showed that depression among adolescents was associated with parental, intrauterine and early-life factors, including being the product of an unplanned pregnancy, as well as lack of support provided to the mother by her partner, maternal alcohol consumption during gestation, and in utero exposure to tobacco smoke from active or passive maternal smoking (Menezes et al, 2013). In a study of pregnant girls between 10 and 19 years of age in Brazil, the prevalence of depression was found to be highest among those with less schooling, who were employed, multiparous, who reported having experienced stressful life events, who had suffered any type of violence in the last year and those with only minimal social support (Coelho et al, 2013).…”