Emotional aspects and associated factors among pregnant teachers in the state education system of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Female teachers are particularly vulnerable to developing depression and anxiety during pregnancy, and there are substantial research gaps regarding this specific group. To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of anxiety and depression among pregnant teachers in the state public basic education system of Minas Gerais. This was an epidemiological web survey conducted from August 20 to September 11, 2020, using an online questionnaire sent to basic education teachers. The dependent variable was a diagnosis of depression and/or anxiety at any point in time. The analysis was restricted to data from pregnant teachers. Pearson's chi-square test and Poisson regression with robust variance were applied. Among the 232 pregnant teachers, 64.2% reported a diagnosis of depression and/or anxiety at some point. A higher prevalence of anxiety and/or depression was observed among those aged 36 years or older (prevalence ratio = 1.55; 95%CI 1.01-2.39) and those reporting mental health problems among family members (prevalence ratio = 2.06; 95%CI 1.31-3.22). The prevalence of anxiety and/or depression among pregnant teachers is high and is associated with being aged 36 years or older and reporting mental health problems among family members.