Risk factors for mental disorders in pregnant women in two cities from Sao Paulo, Brazil: A cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mental disorders during pregnancy are a significant public health problem due to the substantial physiological and psychological changes that occur during this period. This study aims to investigate the risk factors for mental disorders in pregnant women by comparing data from two distinct cohorts in Jundiaí and Araraquara, Brazil.

Methods

This is a prospective cohort study that included pregnant women from two Brazilian cohorts in São Paulo state. The Jundiaí cohort (1997-2000) included 865 pregnant women, while the Araraquara cohort (2017-2024) included 755 pregnant women. Socioeconomic, demographic, obstetric history, and mental health data were collected and analyzed. Mental health was assessed using standardized questionnaires, including the General Health

SUBMITTER: Victor A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12410748 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature