MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH AFTER PRETERM BIRTH 8 5

RISK OF DEPRESSION DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF LIFE

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56579/prxis.v4i2.3808

Keywords:

Prematurity, Biopsychosocial Model, Postpartum Depression, Neonatal Hospitalization

Abstract

Preterm birth and neonatal hospitalization may intensify the stress experienced by mothers, negatively affecting their mental health. This study aimed to analyze the risk of parental depression among mothers of preterm infants who remained hospitalized after birth. This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study involving 99 mothers of preterm infants referred to a Follow-up Program after hospital discharge. Mothers of full-term infants and infants with genetic syndromes were excluded. The Survey of Well-being of Young Children (SWYC-BR) was used to screen for the risk of parental depression. Data were analyzed descriptively. The results indicated a higher risk of parental depression during the first months of the infant’s life, followed by a progressive decline throughout the first year. These findings reinforce the importance of systematic monitoring of maternal mental health after hospital discharge, with interventions focused on family support and comprehensive care.

Author Biographies

  • Cintia de Oliveira Cunha , Goiás State University

    Cíntia de Oliveira Cunha holds a Master's degree from UEG and conducts research on the follow-up of high-risk infants.

  • Gustavo Gonçalves Teixeira , Goiás State University

    Gustavo Gonçalves Teixeira holds a Master's degree from the State University of Goiás (UEG) and conducts research on the follow-up of high-risk infants.

  • Ana Luiza Righetto Greco , Federal University of São Carlos

    Ana Luiza Righetto Greco holds a Ph.D. from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) and conducts research on the follow-up of high-risk infants.

  • Natália Guimarães Melo, Goiás State University

    Natália Guimarães Melo holds a Master's degree from the State University of Goiás (UEG) and conducts research on the follow-up of high-risk infants.

  • Cibelle Kayenne Roberto Martins Formiga , University of São Paulo

    Cibelle Kayenne Roberto Martins Formiga holds a Ph.D. from the University of São Paulo (USP) and conducts research on the follow-up of high-risk infants.

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2026-08-12

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): PRAXIS IN HEALTH JOURNAL

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MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH AFTER PRETERM BIRTH: RISK OF DEPRESSION DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF LIFE. (2026). PRÁXIS EM SAÚDE , 4(2), 01-06. https://doi.org/10.56579/prxis.v4i2.3808