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Prediction of Postpartum Social Support and Symptoms of Depression in Pregnant Adolescents: A Pilot Study

M. Cynthia Logsdon, ARNP, DNS

M. Cynthia Logsdon, ARNP, DNS, is an associate professor at the School of Nursing, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

René Cross, ARNP, MSN

René Cross, ARNP, MSN, participated in this project to complete MSN degree requirements at the School of Nursing, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

Beverly Williams, RN, BSN

Beverly Williams, RN, BSN, participated in this project as a Vice-President for Research Undergraduate Scholar at the School of Nursing, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

Theresa Simpson, RN, BSN

Theresa Simpson, RN, BSN, participated in project as selected scholar in Summer Research Opportunity Program at the School of Nursing, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

Many pregnant adolescents remain in school, creating unique challenges for professionals to meet their educational and health needs. In this descriptive pilot study of pregnant adolescents (n = 26), 68% demonstrated symptoms of depression as measured by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). In addition, there was an expectation by the pregnant adolescent that postpartum social support received, as measured by the Postpartum Support Questionnaire, would be different from what is important to her. As an important part of the team, school nurses are uniquely positioned to screen pregnant adolescents for depression and to assist them in learning how to negotiate for the social support that is important to them.

Key Words: adolescent • depression • pregnancy • social support

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 20, No. 1, 36-42 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/10598405040200010701
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