Prevalence of stress and depression and associated factors among women seeking a first-trimester induced abortion in China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine the prevalence of stress and depression and associated factors among women seeking a first-trimester induced abortion in China.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in Beijing, from April 1st to Oct 31st, 2021. Women seeking termination of an intrauterine first-trimester pregnancy were invited to participate and complete a digital self-administered questionnaire. The survey included socio-demographic and health questions, Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10), and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Descriptive analyses and binary logistic regression analyses were performed using SPSS 23.0.

Results

A total of 253 women participated. Prevalence of high perceived stress (cut-off ≥ 20) and depressive symptoms (cut-

SUBMITTER: Zhang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8906361 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature