[Prevalence of postnatal depression in women attending public hospitals in Durango, Mexico]. / Prevalencia de depresión posnatal en mujeres atendidas en hospitales públicos de Durango, México.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of postnatal depression and associated epidemiological features in a population of women from Durango, Mexico. METHODS: Applying a cross-sectional design in public hospitals from Durango, we studied 178 women during their 1 to 13 weeks postpartum. The Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale was applied and depression was evaluated by using the DSM-IV criteria. In addition, socio-demographic, clinical, and psychosocial data from participants were obtained. RESULTS: Of the 178 women, 58 were depressed (32.6%). The prevalence of depression was significantly higher in women with low level of education, with more than 3 years of living with her partner, and in rural, non-insured women. Multivariate analysis showed that postnatal depression was significantly associated with previous depression, history of postnatal depression, depression, anxiety and stress during pregnancy, stress after pregnancy, trauma, bad relationship with partner, abandonment by partner, unwanted pregnancy, family problems, and living without partner. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of postnatal depression in women living in Durango, Mexico, is high. Several socio-demographic, clinical, and psychosocial factors appear to contribute to this condition.

Seroepidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii infection in Tepehuanos in Durango, Mexico.

The epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii infection is known to depend on a number of behavioral factors, including contact with animals and eating habits. The epidemiology in specific populations (i.e., in indigenous ethnic groups) is not well studied. We therefore investigated the presence of anti-Toxoplasma IgG and IgM antibodies in 156 Tepehuanos, an indigenous ethnic group in Durango State in northern Mexico, using ELISAs. Of the 156 Tepehuanos (mean age 31.03±16.71 years), 35 (22.4%) had anti-Toxoplasma IgG antibodies. IgG levels of 14-99, 100-150, and >150 IU/mL were found in 15 (42.9%), 1 (2.8%), and 19 (54.3%) anti-Toxoplasma IgG-positive Tepehuanos, respectively. Also, 15 (9.6%) subjects had anti-Toxoplasma IgM antibodies. Male Tepehuanos aged 31-50 years showed a significantly higher frequency of exposure to T. gondii than female Tepehuanos of the same age. Seroprevalence of anti-T. gondii IgM antibodies was significantly higher in Tepehuanos without education than those with 7-12 years of education. Tepehuanos suffering from frequent headaches had significantly higher seroprevalences of anti-T. gondii IgG and IgM antibodies than those without this clinical feature. In addition, Tepehuanos suffering from hearing impairment had significantly higher seroprevalence of anti-T. gondii IgM antibodies than those without this clinical feature. Logistic regression analysis did not show an association of T. gondii exposure with any behavioral characteristics, including contact with cats or eating habits. The seroprevalence of T. gondii exposure in Tepehuanos is comparable to that reported in other populations in North America; however, seroprevalence in the largely rural Tepehuanos is higher than that reported in a nearby urban center. Toxoplasma may be impacting the health of Tepehuanos. This is the first report of T. gondii infection in Tepehuanos, and the results should prove useful for the design of preventive measures.

Prevalencia de depresión posnatal en mujeres atendidas en hospitales públicos de Durango, México / Prevalence of postnatal depression in women attending public hospitals in Durango, Mexico

Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de depresión posnatal y las características epidemiológicas asociadas en una población de mujeres en Durango, México. Métodos: Mediante estudio transversal en hospitales públicos de Durango, se estudiaron 178 mujeres con una a 13 semanas posparto. Se les aplicó la Escala de Depresión Posnatal de Edinburgh, y la depresión se evaluó utilizando los criterios del DSM-IV. Además, se obtuvieron datos sociodemográficos, clínicos y psicosociales de las participantes. Resultados: De 178 mujeres, 58 se encontraban deprimidas (32.6 %). Se observaron frecuencias significativamente mayores de depresión en mujeres con escasa escolaridad, con más de tres años de vida con su pareja, no aseguradas y residentes del medio rural. El análisis multivariado mostró que la depresión posnatal se asoció significativamente con depresión previa, antecedente de depresión posnatal, depresión, ansiedad y estrés durante el embarazo, estrés después del embarazo, trauma, mala relación o abandono de la pareja, embarazo no deseado, problemas familiares, y vivir sin la pareja. Conclusiones: La prevalencia de la depresión posnatal en las mujeres estudiadas fue alta. Diversos factores sociodemográficos, clínicos y psicosociales contribuyeron a la depresión.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of postnatal depression and associated epidemiological features in a population of women from Durango, Mexico. METHODS: Applying a cross-sectional design in public hospitals from Durango, we studied 178 women during their 1 to 13 weeks postpartum. The Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale was applied and depression was evaluated by using the DSM-IV criteria. In addition, socio-demographic, clinical, and psychosocial data from participants were obtained. RESULTS: Of the 178 women, 58 were depressed (32.6%). The prevalence of depression was significantly higher in women with low level of education, with more than 3 years of living with her partner, and in rural, non-insured women. Multivariate analysis showed that postnatal depression was significantly associated with previous depression, history of postnatal depression, depression, anxiety and stress during pregnancy, stress after pregnancy, trauma, bad relationship with partner, abandonment by partner, unwanted pregnancy, family problems, and living without partner. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of postnatal depression in women living in Durango, Mexico, is high. Several socio-demographic, clinical, and psychosocial factors appear to contribute to this condition.