Determinación de magnesio y factores de riesgo en depresión postparto en pacientes de la Clínica Humanitaria Pablo Jaramillo Crespo de la ciudad de Cuenca

Abstract

Postpartum depression is a public health problem that is rarely addressed in developing countries. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship of the concentration of Magnesium in urine, the physical activity performed by mothers in the postpartum period and the perception of family support as risk factors in postpartum depression in women treated at the Pablo Foundation Humanitarian Clinic Jaramillo Crespo of the city of Cuenca. A case-control study of correlational scope was carried out, in which 56 women of up to 8 weeks postpartum, aged 18 to 35 years, participated. The patients were evaluated by means of a survey to determine the presence of depression (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale). Additionally, I) evaluated the physical activity performed by the patient (Survey Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire or PPAQ); II) the family functionality (APGAR survey: Adaptation, Participation, Gradient of personal resources, Affection and Resources) and III) the concentration of urinary magnesium of 24 hours. For data tabulation and analysis, the EPIDATA 3.1 and STATA 13 programs were used respectively. The results showed that in 100% of the cases magnesium levels were lower than those recommended in 24-hour urine. For the other factors analyzed, there was no statistically significant association between cases and controls. Apparently, the low level of magnesium is associated with postpartum depression its relationship with magnesium consumption