Objective: The overall objective of this dissertation was to investigate the effect of depression
on women's contraceptive behaviors and teenage pregnancy. Methods: In the first study, the …

Objective Among women initiating new prescription contraception, we investigated the
relationship between recent depression and a range of contraceptive behaviors. Study …

Among adult women of reproductive age, research has focused on depression symptoms
after unintended pregnancy, or associated with hormonal contraceptive method use, with …

Objective We examined whether preabortion depressive symptoms were associated with
contraceptive method effectiveness level chosen among women seeking abortions. Study …

Background Postpartum depression affects 10% to 20% of birthing people and is associated
with changes in healthcare use. Little is known about the association between postpartum …

Purpose We prospectively examined the influence of young women's depression and
psychological stress symptoms on their weekly contraceptive method use. Methods We …

Background We prospectively examined the influence of young women's depression and
stress symptoms on their weekly consistency of contraceptive method use. Study Design …

Abstract Background Latinas in the United States experience high rates of unintended
pregnancy and low rates of contraception use, yet reasons are not completely understood …

Depression and stress have been linked with poor contraceptive behavior, but whether
existing mental health symptoms influence women's subsequent risk of unintended …

Objectives Depression is common during pregnancy and the year following childbirth (the
perinatal period). This study assessed the association of depressive symptoms and …