Mental health issues in adolescent mothers and young adult mothers: the Brazilian context.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To analyze anxiety and depression levels in adolescent and young adult mothers.

Methods

This multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted across Brazil's five regions. A non-probabilistic sample of 1177 adolescent (10-19 years) and young adult (20-29 years) mothers was selected proportionally based on regional live birth rates. Data collection (August 2022-May 2023) involved a structured questionnaire assessing mental health (DASS-21), family support, and quality of life. Statistical analyses were performed using RStudio©, with p-values < 0.05 considered significant. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee (CAAE: 55465822.0.2003.5086).

Results

Depression or anxiety was reported by 22.7 % of both adolescent and young adult mothers, with 7.5

SUBMITTER: de Carvalho AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12276611 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature