Publications by authors named "Hernane G Santos Junior"
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- The study investigated how children of non-depressed mothers performed better on developmental tests at age 3 compared to those with depressed mothers, focusing on a sample from Brazil.
- Analysis involved assessing maternal depression and children's development over three years using established measurement tools.
- Results showed that persistent maternal depression negatively impacted child development, highlighting the need to prioritize the identification of women at risk for depression in maternal and child health initiatives.
Background: Women living in low- and middle-income countries are more exposed to known risk factors for depression occurrence and persistency over time.
Aim: Our aim was to investigate the course of depression in the first 2 years postpartum among Brazilian women enrolled in a cash transfer program.
Method: Longitudinal analysis of baseline (T0; mean 3.
The study aimed to assess socioeconomic, family, and individual factors associated with infant development (i.e., in the first year of life) among families with social vulnerability.
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- The study aimed to examine factors linked to postpartum depression among mothers from socially vulnerable families in Brazil, utilizing data from a randomized trial involving over 3,200 children under 12 months.
- Out of 3,174 mothers assessed, 26.5% exhibited depressive symptoms, with higher parity (having multiple previous pregnancies) significantly increasing the likelihood of depression.
- Protective factors against postpartum depression included higher educational levels for both parents, support during pregnancy, and having a partner present.