Background: Antenatal care (ANC), facility delivery and postnatal care (PNC), are proven to reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity in high burden settings. However, few rural pregnant women use these services sufficiently and it is essential to identify the barriers. Aim: The aim of this study was to examine barriers, with a focus on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), affecting women’s decision to seek care during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal period in rural Kenya, and to examine if the Afya intervention helped overcome barriers. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted in the Siaya County, Kenya. 25 mothers were selected by using purposive sampling for in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Assessment of WASH facilities was conducted at 5 healthcare facilities. Data were analysed by content analysis method. The “three delay model” informed the analytic process and discussion. Results: Women delayed seeking or did not attend ANC and PNC or gave birth at home, due to lack of knowledge of benefits of maternal health services and on complications; traditional and religious beliefs; embarrassed over pregnancy; busy with other life activities or of fear of HIV status and hospitals. Gender norms, distance and transport costs were the contributing factor for delaying in reaching the hospital. Unprofessional and inadequate number of staff, lack of equipment and supplies, and the water, sanitation and hygiene quality were factors delaying receiving quality care. The assessment showed on inadequate WASH facilities. Conclusion: Use of antenatal care, delivery and postnatal care in rural western Kenya is influenced by several barriers. The findings suggest a need to increase the knowledge about ANC and PNC, and to lower barriers preventing women from reaching the healthcare facility. There is also a need to improve the WASH facilities and the healthcare personnel’s treatment.

INTRODUÇÃO: As mães deprimidas apresentam redução do contato afetivo e dificuldade em expressar sentimentos positivos pelo bebê. O objetivo do presente estudo é avaliar a associação entre depressão pós-parto (DPP) e confiança materna baixa (CMB) em mulheres com histórico de depressão na gravidez prévia. METODOLOGIA: Estudo transversal, realizado entre junho de 2013 a maio de 2015, a partir de dados coletados entre 6 e 9 meses após o parto de 344 puérperas que já haviam participado de ensaio de comunidade (PROGRAVIDA). A Confiança Materna foi avaliada por meio do Questionário de Confiança Parental (MCQ) e as informações sócio-demográficas, socioeconômicas e de saúde das participantes foram avaliadas por meio de questionário estruturado. A DPP foi avaliada por meio do \"Patient Health Questionnaire\" (PHQ-9). A razão de prevalência (RP), não ajustada e ajustada, e o IC 95% foram calculados usando regressão de Poisson com variância robusta. Foram usados 3 modelos: no modelo bruto (modelo 1) foi estimada a RP entre DPP e CMB levando em conta a randomização das participantes no ensaio de comunidade. No modelo multivariado foram estimadas as RP entre DPP e CMB ajustadas por variáveis sócio-demográficas (escolaridade, renda familiar mensal em tercis, etnia e estado civil) (modelo 2) e por características maternas (idade materna, número de filhos e gravidez planejada (modelo 3). A análise estatística foi realizada com uso do programa STATA 12 e o nível de significância estatística foi considerado igual ou inferior a 5%. RESULTADOS: Na análise univariada, a prevalência de CMB em mulheres com depressão moderada/grave é 36% maior na comparação com mulheres sem depressão. Mulheres com 3 ou mais filhos apresentaram menor prevalência de CMB na comparação com mulheres com apenas 1 filho (RP: 0,76, IC 95% 0,58:0,99). Na análise multivariada, a associação entre CMB e DPP na forma moderada/grave se manteve após ajustes para possíveis variáveis confundidoras (socioeconômicas e características maternas). A estimativa da associação bruta entre CMB e depressão moderada/grave não se modificou significativamente após ajustes, mostrando que puérperas com depressão moderada/grave apresentaram aumento do risco de CMB de 42% (RP 1,42, IC95% 1,14:1,77). DISCUSSÃO: No presente estudo, as mulheres com sintomas depressivos moderados/graves apresentaram aumento no risco de CMB em comparação com mulheres sem sintomas depressivos. Por outro lado, CMB não se associou com DPP na forma leve. Esses resultados corroboram evidências da literatura que afirmam que a DPP pode perturbar a expressão da confiança e as práticas de cuidado materna. Os resultados reforçam a importância da avaliação do sentimento de confiança materna no primeiro ano de vida da criança, particularmente nas mulheres com formas mais graves de depressão / INTRODUCTION: Depressed mothers show reduced affective contact and difficulty in expressing positive feelings towards the baby. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the association of postpartum depression (PPD) and low maternal confidence (LMC) in women with a history of depression in the past pregnancy. METHODOLOGY: Transversal study, performed from June 2013 to May 2015, through data collected from the sixth to the ninth month after labor, from 344 puerperal women who had participated in a community trial (PROGRAVIDA). Maternal Confidence was assessed through the Maternal Confidence Questionnaire (MCQ) while socio-demographic, socioeconomic and health information on the participants was collected via structured questionnaire. PPD was evaluated through the \"Patient Health Questionnaire\" (PHQ-9). The prevalence ratio (PR), adjusted and non-adjusted, and the 95% CI were calculated using Poisson regression with robust variance. Three models were used: in the gross model (model 1), the PR between PPD and LMC was estimated, taking into account the randomization of participants in the community trial. The multivariate models estimated the PR between PPD and LMC adjusted for socio-demographic variables (education, monthly family income in tertiles, ethnicity and marital status) (model 2) and for maternal characteristics (mother\'s age, number of children and planned pregnancy) (model 3). The statistical analysis was performed with the STATA 12 software and the significance level was considered equal or lower than 5%. RESULTS: In the univariate analysis, the prevalence of LMC in women with moderate/severe depression was 35% higher in comparison to women without depression. Women with three or more children presented a lower prevalence of LMC in comparison to women with only one child (PR: 0.76, CI 95% 0.58:0.99). In the multivariate analysis, the association between LMC and PPD in its moderate/severe form remained after adjustment for possible confounding variables (socioeconomic variables and maternal characteristics). The estimation of the gross association between LMC and moderate/severe depression did not significantly change after the adjustments, evidencing that puerperal women with moderate/severe depression presented an increase of 42% in the risk of LMC (PR 1.42, IC 95% 1.14:1.77). DISCUSSION: In the present study, women with moderate/severe depressive symptoms showed increased risk of LMC in comparison to women without depressive symptoms. On the other hand, LMC was not associated to PDD in its minor form. These results corroborate evidence in the literature which state that PPD can disturb the expression of confidence and maternal care practices. The results reinforce the importance of the evaluation of maternal trust feeling in the first year of the child\'s life, particularly for women with more severe forms of depression

Estudo transversal, analítico que objetivou analisar o acesso do recém-nascido (RN), após o nascimento, ao atendimento de enfermagem na rede básica em um município paulista. Participaram RN usuários do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) nascidos e residentes no município de Ribeirão Preto-SP no período de 01 de janeiro de 2010 a 31 de dezembro de 2014. Os dados foram obtidos das planilhas do Programa Floresce uma Vida, do Programa de Saúde da Criança da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde (SMS). Variáveis estudadas foram: tipo de unidade de atendimento, idade do RN, peso ao nascer, idade materna, paridade, número de consultas pré-natal realizadas, encaminhamento do RN para serviço especializado, realização da triagem neonatal e da vacina BCG. O processamento foi realizado a partir do gerenciamento do banco de dados do Floresce uma Vida, sendo utilizado o programa Statistica versão 12.0. Na fase descritiva da análise, buscou-se informações que identificassem melhoria no acesso aos serviços de saúde, contemplando o atendimento da criança na primeira semana de vida. Na fase analítica, foram verificadas associações entre as variáveis peso ao nascer, idade materna e paridade e a variável acesso dos RN às ações de enfermagem na rede básica. Para a distribuição espacial dos dados referentes ao acesso às ações de enfermagem, procedeu-se ao cálculo da porcentagem das ações de enfermagem ocorridas segundo as áreas de abrangência dos serviços de saúde da Atenção Primária do município. O projeto de pesquisa foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo (CAAE nº 47836115.5.0000.5393) (Ofício nº 152/2015). No período estudado, nasceram 41.267 crianças, das quais 22.463 (54,4%) são usuárias SUS. Foram registradas 19.234 (85,6%) consultas de enfermagem, 19.376 (86,3%) vacinas BCG e 19.769 (88,0%) triagens neonatais. Através da análise espacial, observou-se que os Distritos de Saúde Leste e Central foram os que apresentaram menor porcentagem de realização das ações de enfermagem, inclusive quando se analisa a realização dos três procedimentos no mesmo dia. Ações preconizadas para a primeira semana de vida, como triagem neonatal, vacina BCG e consulta de enfermagem, apresentaram cobertura inferior ao esperado, principalmente quando se analisa a realização destas três ações no mesmo dia. Dentre as crianças que não realizaram esses três procedimentos no mesmo dia, identificou-se, como maioria, aquelas que apresentaram peso adequado ao nascer e cujas mães, com idade entre 20 e 34 anos, realizaram sete ou mais consultas de pré-natal. As informações obtidas através do estudo constituem-se instrumento para gestores e equipes de saúde identificarem as fragilidades que são passíveis de intervenções e reavaliarem as estratégias de atendimento ao RN, qualificando a assistência prestada, mediante a garantia do acesso em tempo oportuno e do cuidado integral, transpondo resultados para realidades semelhantes a nível regional e/ou nacional / Cross-sectional and analytical study that aimed to analyze the newborns (RN) access, after birth, to the nursing care in basic health network at an inner city of São Paulo state. We included RN, users of Brazilian Health System (SUS) that was born and lived in Preto Ribeirão from January 1st 2010 to December 31th 2014. Data were obtained from spreadsheets of the Floresce uma Vida Programme, belonging to Child Health Programme of Municipal Health Department (SMS). Variables studied were type of care unit, the newborn age, birth weight, maternal age, parity, and number of prenatal consultations, referral for specialized service, neonatal screening and BCG vaccine. Data were processing from the Floresce uma Vida database, using the Statistica software version 12.0. In descriptive analysis, we sought information that could identify improvement on access to health services, considering the child\'s care in the first week of life. In analytical analysis, we sought possible associations between the variables birth weight, maternal age and parity and the variable newborns access to nursing actions in the basic health network. For the spatial distribution of data related to access to nursing actions, we calculated the percentage of nursing actions that occurred according to the areas covered by the health services of Primary Care. The Research Ethics Committee approved the research (CAAE Nº 47836115.5.0000.5393, Oficio nº 152/2015). During the study period, 41,267 children were born; 54.4% are SUS users. We identified the occurrence of 19,234 (85.6%) nursing visits, 19,376 (86.3%) BCG vaccines and 19,769 (88.0%) neonatal screening. Through spatial analysis, we observed that Eastern and Central Health Districts showed the lowest percentage of achievement of nursing actions, even when we analyzed the performance of the three procedures on the same day. Recommended actions for the first week of life, such as newborn screening, BCG vaccine and nursing consultation, had lower coverage than expected, especially their performance on the same day. Among the children who did not have these three procedures on the same day, we identified, as most, those who had adequate weight at birth and whose mothers, aged 20 to 34, had seven or more prenatal consultations. The information obtained through the study, are a tool for managers and healthcare teams to identify the weaknesses that are amenable to intervention and re- evaluate the newborn care strategies, qualifying the assistance provided, through the guarantee of timely access and comprehensive care, transposing results for similar realities in the regional and / or national level

Thesis (M. A. (Clinical Psychology)) -- University of Limpopo, 2003 / Refer to document

Background: In high-income countries, hospital length of stay after a normal birth has gradually decreased correspondingly to length of stay in care of other patients. A short stay provides a greater opportunity for autonomy and an increased sense of participation, but it may involve great challenges satisfying parental guidance as well as on the possibility of preventing, discovering, and treating neonatal medical conditions. Aim: This study evaluates postnatal care based on cost calculations, risk assessments, and parents’ satisfaction with care. Methods: Questionnaires were sent to 1 122 new mothers and her partner during 1998-1999. For the summary of utilization of health care services during the first 28 days postdelivery, the participants were linked with registry data from the hospital administration system for mothers and newborns (n= 773). The answers were also used to describe new parents’ experiences with postnatal care (n = 1 479). The costs for five postnatal care models were estimated, including three care options: Maternity Ward, Family Suite, and Early Discharge. Data about neonatal readmissions and death within 28 days was retrieved from the Swedish Medical Birth Register, the Swedish Hospital Discharge Registry, and the Swedish Cause-of-Death Register between 1999 and 2002 (n = 197 898). This data was related to data about postnatal follow-up practices from all 48 Swedish delivery wards. Results: The readmission rate for the mothers was similar among the various care options, and there was no difference in utilization of health care or breastfeeding outcome due to type of maternity care. As a proxy for morbidity, the readmission rate for the newborns was influenced by postdelivery follow-up routines as routine neonatal examination timing. Depending on the proportion of mothers receiving care at the Maternity Ward, the costs differed significantly between the various care models, while parents’ preferences complied with the cost-minimizing option Family Suite. Most mothers and fathers (70%) were satisfied with the overall impression of the postnatal care, but 72% were dissatisfied with at least one particular topic. A main finding was that the parents experienced a close emotional attachment, an affinity that was not always supported by the staff. The father was not treated as a principal character even though the parents wanted the father’s to be involved and recognized. Conclusions: Since the postnatal care options are not always the most cost minimizing and postnatal routines influence neonatal morbidity and parental satisfaction, the postnatal services need to be improved. Without increasing risks or costs, every postnatal care option ought to meet the families’ need for support, security, autonomy, and attachment with each other.

Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karolinska institutet, 2007. / Härtill 4 uppsatser.

The purpose of the research was to determine the underlying contributory factors in an obstetric unit at the district hospital in Mpumalanga province, South Africa, regarding neonatal deaths and to propose strategies for midwifery practice. Quantitative, nonexperimental, descriptive, exploratory and retrospective (ex-post facto) design was used to explore and describe the factors contributing to neonatal deaths. Data collection was done using an audit tool. The conclusions drawn from this study supported the assumptions that there are factors related to antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and neonatal care that contribute to neonatal deaths, thus emphasizing the urgency of improving the care of pregnant mothers and their babies through effective implementation of programmes and protocols / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)

Background: Postnatal depression (PND) is one of the most common maternal mental health problems for women worldwide. Yet the wide range of reported rates of PND in different countries raises questions about how PND is experienced by women in different cultures and whether interventions developed in western cultures are appropriate in very different settings. It is important to establish how PND is defined, experienced and managed in different cultures in order to create culturally relevant interventions. No previous studies of experience of PND and its management have been conducted in Malaysia. The aim of this study was to explore women’s experiences and healthcare practitioners’ (HCPs) perspectives of PND in a multicultural country, Malaysia. Methods: This was a qualitative study informed by a critical realist approach. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 33 women (from three different cultural backgrounds) attending for child or postnatal care and 18 HCPs in six purposively selected maternal and child health (MCH) clinics and a female psychiatric ward in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Data were analysed using framework analysis. Findings: There were some differences in the women’s perceptions of PND experience across three different cultural backgrounds in Malaysia. Malay women were more likely to describe the symptoms of PND based on a combination of emotional and behavioural changes, whereas Chinese and Indian women talked more about emotional changes. Traditional postnatal practices were described as contributing to PND by some Malay women but were accepted as promoting maternal and infant well-being by the majority of Indian women. Religious activities were reported as an effective strategy for the Malay women but were not seen as helpful by the majority of Chinese women. Considering HCPs, it appeared that the absence of a clear and specific policy and guideline in the management of PND within the Malaysian healthcare system has resulted in a lack of professional ownership in the management of PND, especially among HCPs in MCH clinics. Conclusion: The women and the HCPs had distinct ways of conceptualising PND experiences, although they agreed on several symptoms and causal explanations. This study calls for a system-based enhanced PND care with an initiation of culturally appropriate care for PND within the healthcare system.

Estudo transversal, analítico que objetivou analisar o acesso do recém-nascido (RN), após o nascimento, ao atendimento de enfermagem na rede básica em um município paulista. Participaram RN usuários do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) nascidos e residentes no município de Ribeirão Preto-SP no período de 01 de janeiro de 2010 a 31 de dezembro de 2014. Os dados foram obtidos das planilhas do Programa Floresce uma Vida, do Programa de Saúde da Criança da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde (SMS). Variáveis estudadas foram: tipo de unidade de atendimento, idade do RN, peso ao nascer, idade materna, paridade, número de consultas pré-natal realizadas, encaminhamento do RN para serviço especializado, realização da triagem neonatal e da vacina BCG. O processamento foi realizado a partir do gerenciamento do banco de dados do Floresce uma Vida, sendo utilizado o programa Statistica versão 12.0. Na fase descritiva da análise, buscou-se informações que identificassem melhoria no acesso aos serviços de saúde, contemplando o atendimento da criança na primeira semana de vida. Na fase analítica, foram verificadas associações entre as variáveis peso ao nascer, idade materna e paridade e a variável acesso dos RN às ações de enfermagem na rede básica. Para a distribuição espacial dos dados referentes ao acesso às ações de enfermagem, procedeu-se ao cálculo da porcentagem das ações de enfermagem ocorridas segundo as áreas de abrangência dos serviços de saúde da Atenção Primária do município. O projeto de pesquisa foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo (CAAE nº 47836115.5.0000.5393) (Ofício nº 152/2015). No período estudado, nasceram 41.267 crianças, das quais 22.463 (54,4%) são usuárias SUS. Foram registradas 19.234 (85,6%) consultas de enfermagem, 19.376 (86,3%) vacinas BCG e 19.769 (88,0%) triagens neonatais. Através da análise espacial, observou-se que os Distritos de Saúde Leste e Central foram os que apresentaram menor porcentagem de realização das ações de enfermagem, inclusive quando se analisa a realização dos três procedimentos no mesmo dia. Ações preconizadas para a primeira semana de vida, como triagem neonatal, vacina BCG e consulta de enfermagem, apresentaram cobertura inferior ao esperado, principalmente quando se analisa a realização destas três ações no mesmo dia. Dentre as crianças que não realizaram esses três procedimentos no mesmo dia, identificou-se, como maioria, aquelas que apresentaram peso adequado ao nascer e cujas mães, com idade entre 20 e 34 anos, realizaram sete ou mais consultas de pré-natal. As informações obtidas através do estudo constituem-se instrumento para gestores e equipes de saúde identificarem as fragilidades que são passíveis de intervenções e reavaliarem as estratégias de atendimento ao RN, qualificando a assistência prestada, mediante a garantia do acesso em tempo oportuno e do cuidado integral, transpondo resultados para realidades semelhantes a nível regional e/ou nacional / Cross-sectional and analytical study that aimed to analyze the newborns (RN) access, after birth, to the nursing care in basic health network at an inner city of São Paulo state. We included RN, users of Brazilian Health System (SUS) that was born and lived in Preto Ribeirão from January 1st 2010 to December 31th 2014. Data were obtained from spreadsheets of the Floresce uma Vida Programme, belonging to Child Health Programme of Municipal Health Department (SMS). Variables studied were type of care unit, the newborn age, birth weight, maternal age, parity, and number of prenatal consultations, referral for specialized service, neonatal screening and BCG vaccine. Data were processing from the Floresce uma Vida database, using the Statistica software version 12.0. In descriptive analysis, we sought information that could identify improvement on access to health services, considering the child\'s care in the first week of life. In analytical analysis, we sought possible associations between the variables birth weight, maternal age and parity and the variable newborns access to nursing actions in the basic health network. For the spatial distribution of data related to access to nursing actions, we calculated the percentage of nursing actions that occurred according to the areas covered by the health services of Primary Care. The Research Ethics Committee approved the research (CAAE Nº 47836115.5.0000.5393, Oficio nº 152/2015). During the study period, 41,267 children were born; 54.4% are SUS users. We identified the occurrence of 19,234 (85.6%) nursing visits, 19,376 (86.3%) BCG vaccines and 19,769 (88.0%) neonatal screening. Through spatial analysis, we observed that Eastern and Central Health Districts showed the lowest percentage of achievement of nursing actions, even when we analyzed the performance of the three procedures on the same day. Recommended actions for the first week of life, such as newborn screening, BCG vaccine and nursing consultation, had lower coverage than expected, especially their performance on the same day. Among the children who did not have these three procedures on the same day, we identified, as most, those who had adequate weight at birth and whose mothers, aged 20 to 34, had seven or more prenatal consultations. The information obtained through the study, are a tool for managers and healthcare teams to identify the weaknesses that are amenable to intervention and re- evaluate the newborn care strategies, qualifying the assistance provided, through the guarantee of timely access and comprehensive care, transposing results for similar realities in the regional and / or national level

INTRODUÇÃO: As mães deprimidas apresentam redução do contato afetivo e dificuldade em expressar sentimentos positivos pelo bebê. O objetivo do presente estudo é avaliar a associação entre depressão pós-parto (DPP) e confiança materna baixa (CMB) em mulheres com histórico de depressão na gravidez prévia. METODOLOGIA: Estudo transversal, realizado entre junho de 2013 a maio de 2015, a partir de dados coletados entre 6 e 9 meses após o parto de 344 puérperas que já haviam participado de ensaio de comunidade (PROGRAVIDA). A Confiança Materna foi avaliada por meio do Questionário de Confiança Parental (MCQ) e as informações sócio-demográficas, socioeconômicas e de saúde das participantes foram avaliadas por meio de questionário estruturado. A DPP foi avaliada por meio do \"Patient Health Questionnaire\" (PHQ-9). A razão de prevalência (RP), não ajustada e ajustada, e o IC 95% foram calculados usando regressão de Poisson com variância robusta. Foram usados 3 modelos: no modelo bruto (modelo 1) foi estimada a RP entre DPP e CMB levando em conta a randomização das participantes no ensaio de comunidade. No modelo multivariado foram estimadas as RP entre DPP e CMB ajustadas por variáveis sócio-demográficas (escolaridade, renda familiar mensal em tercis, etnia e estado civil) (modelo 2) e por características maternas (idade materna, número de filhos e gravidez planejada (modelo 3). A análise estatística foi realizada com uso do programa STATA 12 e o nível de significância estatística foi considerado igual ou inferior a 5%. RESULTADOS: Na análise univariada, a prevalência de CMB em mulheres com depressão moderada/grave é 36% maior na comparação com mulheres sem depressão. Mulheres com 3 ou mais filhos apresentaram menor prevalência de CMB na comparação com mulheres com apenas 1 filho (RP: 0,76, IC 95% 0,58:0,99). Na análise multivariada, a associação entre CMB e DPP na forma moderada/grave se manteve após ajustes para possíveis variáveis confundidoras (socioeconômicas e características maternas). A estimativa da associação bruta entre CMB e depressão moderada/grave não se modificou significativamente após ajustes, mostrando que puérperas com depressão moderada/grave apresentaram aumento do risco de CMB de 42% (RP 1,42, IC95% 1,14:1,77). DISCUSSÃO: No presente estudo, as mulheres com sintomas depressivos moderados/graves apresentaram aumento no risco de CMB em comparação com mulheres sem sintomas depressivos. Por outro lado, CMB não se associou com DPP na forma leve. Esses resultados corroboram evidências da literatura que afirmam que a DPP pode perturbar a expressão da confiança e as práticas de cuidado materna. Os resultados reforçam a importância da avaliação do sentimento de confiança materna no primeiro ano de vida da criança, particularmente nas mulheres com formas mais graves de depressão / INTRODUCTION: Depressed mothers show reduced affective contact and difficulty in expressing positive feelings towards the baby. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the association of postpartum depression (PPD) and low maternal confidence (LMC) in women with a history of depression in the past pregnancy. METHODOLOGY: Transversal study, performed from June 2013 to May 2015, through data collected from the sixth to the ninth month after labor, from 344 puerperal women who had participated in a community trial (PROGRAVIDA). Maternal Confidence was assessed through the Maternal Confidence Questionnaire (MCQ) while socio-demographic, socioeconomic and health information on the participants was collected via structured questionnaire. PPD was evaluated through the \"Patient Health Questionnaire\" (PHQ-9). The prevalence ratio (PR), adjusted and non-adjusted, and the 95% CI were calculated using Poisson regression with robust variance. Three models were used: in the gross model (model 1), the PR between PPD and LMC was estimated, taking into account the randomization of participants in the community trial. The multivariate models estimated the PR between PPD and LMC adjusted for socio-demographic variables (education, monthly family income in tertiles, ethnicity and marital status) (model 2) and for maternal characteristics (mother\'s age, number of children and planned pregnancy) (model 3). The statistical analysis was performed with the STATA 12 software and the significance level was considered equal or lower than 5%. RESULTS: In the univariate analysis, the prevalence of LMC in women with moderate/severe depression was 35% higher in comparison to women without depression. Women with three or more children presented a lower prevalence of LMC in comparison to women with only one child (PR: 0.76, CI 95% 0.58:0.99). In the multivariate analysis, the association between LMC and PPD in its moderate/severe form remained after adjustment for possible confounding variables (socioeconomic variables and maternal characteristics). The estimation of the gross association between LMC and moderate/severe depression did not significantly change after the adjustments, evidencing that puerperal women with moderate/severe depression presented an increase of 42% in the risk of LMC (PR 1.42, IC 95% 1.14:1.77). DISCUSSION: In the present study, women with moderate/severe depressive symptoms showed increased risk of LMC in comparison to women without depressive symptoms. On the other hand, LMC was not associated to PDD in its minor form. These results corroborate evidence in the literature which state that PPD can disturb the expression of confidence and maternal care practices. The results reinforce the importance of the evaluation of maternal trust feeling in the first year of the child\'s life, particularly for women with more severe forms of depression