María del Carmen Míguez Varela

ORCID: 0000-0001-8749-088X
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Research Areas
  • Smoking Behavior and Cessation
  • Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Health and Lifestyle Studies
  • Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Aging, Health, and Disability
  • Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study
  • Air Quality and Health Impacts
  • Gambling Behavior and Treatments
  • Infant Development and Preterm Care
  • Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
  • Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
  • Pregnancy and Medication Impact
  • Psychological Treatments and Disorders
  • Youth, Drugs, and Violence
  • Stress and Burnout Research
  • Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
  • Physical Education and Pedagogy
  • Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Birth, Development, and Health

Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
2013-2024

Universidad de la República
1998-2001

Introduction. Women have more difficulty quitting smoking and a greater risk of relapse in stressful situations. Although the menstrual cycle influences cravings withdrawal symptoms, phase which participants show higher rates latter has yet to be identified. Objective. To evaluate whether there are significant differences between three groups at different phases after stress induction task. Method. A quasi-experimental transversal design with pre-test post-test measurements was used, female...

10.17711/sm.0185-3325.2025.008 article EN Salud Mental 2025-03-03

The aims of this research were to determine the trajectories probable depression and major during pregnancy identify associated predictor variables (sociodemographic, pregnancy-related, psychological) for both conditions in each trimester pregnancy. A longitudinal study was carried out with 569 pregnant Spanish women who assessed first, second, third trimesters Depression using Edinburgh Postnatal Scale a clinical interview. Measures anxiety stress also included. prevalence 23.4%, 17.0%,...

10.3390/ijerph18136789 article EN International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021-06-24

Background: Perinatal depression is a major public health problem, with an estimated prevalence of approximately 15% during the first postpartum year. Despite high depression, there no consensus regarding assessment and treatment in Spanish context. The General Council Psychology Spain convened working group experts field, including both academics healthcare professionals, to review propose recommendations based on evidence best practices that could be applied Method: A literature search was...

10.5093/clysa2023a15 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Clínica y Salud 2023-07-01

Journal Article Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Single Telephone Contact as an Adjunct to Self-Help Intervention for Smoking Cessation in Randomized Controlled Trial Get access M. Carmen Míguez, Ph.D., Ph.D. University Santiago de Compostela, Spain Correspondence: Ma del Faculty Psychology, Department Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Campus Universitario Sur, 15782 Spain. Tel: +1 34 (981) 563-100, ext. 13740; Fax: 528071; E-mail: pcmcm@usc.es Search other works by this author on:...

10.1080/14622200701767746 article EN Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2008-01-01

Few studies have investigated the relationship between smoking and health-related quality of life (HRQOL), results are not consistent. The aim this study is to explore association HRQOL.Cross-sectional 714 Spanish adults (44.7% never smokers 55.3% smokers) without diagnosis physical or mental disorder. Each participant provided information about different sociodemographic variables data on HRQOL. Smokers also reported smoking-related variables.Nicotine dependence was associated with...

10.7334/psicothema2013.73 article EN publisher-specific-oa Psicothema 2013-11-01

Depression is a prevalent mental disorder in the postpartum period, with consequences for both mother and her offspring. However, longitudinal studies determining moments of greatest vulnerability severity depression during period are scarce. The aims this research were to determine prevalence trajectories probable major first year postpartum.Longitudinal study.Interviews conducted personally at three times: 2 months, 6 months 1 postpartum.561 women.Depression was assessed using Edinburgh...

10.1016/j.midw.2023.103808 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Midwifery 2023-08-29

Introduction. Since little is known about the factors associated with suicidal ideation in adolescents, identifying them important for developing suitable preventive strategies. Objective. To analyze variables presence of ideation, as well predictive power depressive symptoms and negative automatic thoughts. Method. A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted 409 students between ages 15 19 randomly selected a public school State Mexico. An ad hoc questionnaire that gathered...

10.17711/sm.0185-3325.2021.002 article EN Salud Mental 2021-02-09

ABSTRACT The efficacy of behavioral treatment for smoking cessation is clear, whether applied individually or in groups. However, group intervention more cost-effective, basically because it makes better use the therapist's time. aims this article are to demonstrate utility and advantages group-behavior therapy smokers, report our clinical experimental experience area, focusing on key aspects be taken into account, summarizing some results obtained. We conclude that should used treatments...

10.1080/15560350802157528 article EN Journal of Groups in Addiction & Recovery 2008-07-17

The availability of adequate instruments for the assessment nicotine dependence is an important factor that relevant in area tobacco addiction. In this study, we present a Spanish validation Nicotine Dependence Syndrome Scale (NDSS) (Shiffman, Waters, & Hickcox, 2004). sample was composed ofpatients, all daily smokers, who visited their General Practitioner (GP) at five Primary Health Care Centers different cities Spain (N = 637). results indicated reliability general assesses (NDSS-Total)...

10.1017/s1138741600002596 article EN The Spanish Journal of Psychology 2010-11-01

Introducción. Durante décadas, las investigaciones sobre el alcoholismo se hicieron con muestras formadas casi exclusivamente por varones; sin embargo, creciente interés necesidades de mujeres que presentan esta problemática ha generado un aumento los estudios diferencias género en trastornos consumo alcohol.Objetivo. Obtener una visión actualizada características diferenciadoras del mujeres.Materiales y métodos. Revisión la literatura bases datos PsycINFO Medline entre años 2004...

10.15446/revfacmed.v65n1.57482 article ES cc-by Revista de la Facultad de Medicina 2017-01-01

Tobacco smoking may cause adverse effects during pregnancy and postpartum. The aim of this study was to evaluate several repercussions active and/or passive by the mother at home, pregnancy, delivery, as well for newborn baby breastfeeding, including effect quitting in first trimester pregnancy.A prospective longitudinal carried out with a sample 800 pregnant women. Four evaluations were made: third 2 6/8 months Sociodemographic, obstetric, health tobacco consumption details collected,...

10.1016/j.anpede.2020.07.021 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Anales de Pediatría (English Edition) 2021-09-21

Abstract Although pregnancy increases the vulnerability to anxiety, no specific assessment instruments are usually used detect it. The objective of this study was adapt Pregnancy Related Anxiety Questionnaire (PRAQ) Spanish population, as well analyze its validity and reliability. A sample 367 nulliparous pregnant women with a normal risk status filled in socio-demographic obstetric-gynaecological questionnaire, PRAQ, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) State-Trait Inventory (STAI)....

10.1017/sjp.2018.67 article EN The Spanish Journal of Psychology 2018-01-01

Tobacco smoking may cause adverse effects during pregnancy and postpartum. The aim of this study was to evaluate several repercussions active and/or passive by the mother at home, pregnancy, delivery, as well for new born baby breastfeeding, including effect quitting in first trimester pregnancy.

10.1016/j.anpedi.2020.07.029 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Anales de Pediatría 2020-10-09

Some self-help programmes for smoking cessation obtain abstinence data entirely from participants' self-reports. This may lead to overestimation of efficacy. In the present study, relationship between self-reported and expired-air carbon monoxide was evaluated at 12-mo. follow-up in 200 smokers who had participated a programme conducted by mail. Analysis indicated close levels self-reports status; concordance about 90%. Studies efficacy should include some sort objective verification abstinence.

10.2466/pr0.99.1.125-130 article EN Psychological Reports 2006-08-01
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