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This study explores the role of mood disorders’ symptoms salinece
on different types of defensemechanisms (mature, neurotic, imma-
ture) predominance. Total of 255 both clinical and non-clinical
participants in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina, completed a Defense
Style Questionnaire (DSQ-40; Andrews, Singh & Bond, 1993) and
Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI; Beck, Steer & Brown, 1996). The
sample was additionally divided into four groups, given the level of
symptoms experienced: 1. Minimal, 2. Mild, 3. Moderate, 4. Severe
depression. Results show that participants with minimal depres-
sive symptoms use mature defense mechanisms more often than
other three groups. Immature mechanisms are most commonly
used by the groupwith severe depression levels in comparisonwith
other groups. These differences are discussed within the dynamic
level of analysis to have a better understanding of the relationship
between defense mechanisms’ maturity and the degree of mood
disorders’ symptom severity. In addition, these results could serve
as an implication for the future therapeutic treatment plans.
Disclosure of interest The authors have not supplied their decla-
ration of competing interest.
EV531
Depression in pregnancy associated
with lower consumption of salads
V. Papakosta ∗, M. Papaliagka , S. Mpakouras , A. Garas
1 Technological Educational Institute of Thessalia-Larissa-Greece,
Nursing School, Larissa, Greece
2 Technological Educational Institute of Thessalia- Larissa- Greece -
University of Thessalia- Larissa- Greece, Nursing School- Medical
School, Larissa, Greece
3 University of Thessalia-Larissa-Greece, Medical School, Larissa,
Greece
∗ Corresponding author.
Introduction A considerable amount of studies support the asso-
ciation of depression with nutritional factors, especially fruit and
vegetables. Little evidence exists concerning mood and nutritional
habits of pregnant women in Greece.
Objective Our specific objective was to examine potential rela-
tionships between fruit and vegetable consumption and depression
in pregnant women.
Aims The overall aim of this study was to investigate the nutri-
tional habits and the depression level of healthy pregnant women
in Greece.
Method Eighty-eight healthy pregnant women, aged 25–44 years
(mean± standard deviation: 32.41 ± 3.9), were studied with the aid
of a questionnaire addressing eating habits and the BeckDepression
Inventory (BDI).
Results Twenty-four women were found having mild to mod-
erate depression (score 20–24, according to BDI) associated with
lower consumption of salads (P < 0.05). No association was found
between depression and consumption of fruit or fruit juices, or
prescribed supplements (Ca, Fe, Mg, folic acid).
Conclusion Interestingly, in our sample an association of depres-
sion in pregnancy was found with the consumption of salads but
not fruit or fruit juices. The presence of vitamin B in vegetables is
one of the factors differentiating them from fruit. So it might be a
crucial element for further research.
Disclosure of interest The authors have not supplied their decla-
ration of competing interest.
EV532
Mindfulness, self-compassion and
depressive symptoms in pregnant
women
A.T. Pereira ∗, S. Xavier , E. Bento , J. Azevedo , M. Marques ,
M.J. Soares , V. Freitas , A.M. Pinto , C. Roque , A. Macedo
1 Faculty of Medicine - University of Coimbra, Psychological
Medicine, Coimbra, Portugal
2 Coimbra Hospital and University Centre, Psychiatry, Coimbra,
Portugal
3 Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences - University of
Coimbra, CINEICC, Coimbra, Portugal
∗ Corresponding author.
Introduction Depressive symptoms in pregnancy are risk fac-
tors for postpartum depression and associated to adverse child
outcomes (Glover, 2014). Depressive symptoms decreases after
participation in mindfulness and self-compassion based interven-
tions for pregnant women (e.g. Goodman et al., 2014). However,
apart from intervention trials, there are not studies on the rela-
tionship between mindfulness, self-compassion and depressive
symptoms in pregnancy (Zoeterman, 2014).
Objective To explore the association between mindfulness, self-
compassion and depressive symptoms in pregnant women.
Methods Four hundred and twenty-seven pregnant women
(mean age: 32.56 ± 4.785 years) in their second trimester of preg-
nancy completed a set of self-report questionnaires validated for
pregnancy: Facets of Mindfulness Questionnaire-10 ([FMQ-10];
Azevedo et al., 2015; to evaluate Nonjudging of experience/NJ,
acting with awareness (AA) and observing and describing (OD),
Self-Compassion Scale ([SCS]; Bento et al., 2015; to evaluate
self-kindness, self-judgment, common humanity [CH], isolation,
mindfulness and over-identification [OD]) and PostpartumDepres-
sion Screening Scale-24 (PDSS-24; Pereira et al., 2013). Only
variables significantly correlated with the outcomes were entered
in the multiple regression models.
Results FMQ-10 and SCS Total scores were both significant
predictors of PDSS-24 (B = –0.294,–0.272). Derealization and fail-
ure predictors were NJ and Isolation (B = –0.234; 0.384); Suicidal
ideation predictor was NJ, OD and isolation (B = –0.152;–0.115;
0.334); concentration difficulties and anxiety predictors were iso-
lation and CH (B = 0.296;–0.201); Sleep difficulties predictors were
AA and isolation (B = –0.199; 0.248) (all P< 0.05).
Conclusions Mindfulness and self-Ccompassion dimensions, par-
ticularly nonjudging of experience, acting with awareness,
observing and describing are protective correlates of antenatal
depressive symptoms. Isolation is a correlate of PD in pregnancy.
Disclosure of interest The authors have not supplied their decla-
ration of competing interest.
EV533
Somatic symptoms as measured by
SSI-26 (Somatic Symptom Inventory)
correlate with social and physical
functioning (SF36) in depressed
patients. The relative contribution of
anhedonia
A.L. Pérez Morenilla ∗, A. Salazar , I. Failde , J.A. Mico
1 University Hospital Puerta del Mar-Cádiz, Psychiatry, Cádiz, Spain
2 University of Cádiz, Preventive Medicine and Public Health Area,
Cádiz, Spain
3 CIBER of Mental Health-CIBERSAM Group G18 Spain, Carlos III
Health Institute, University of Cádiz, Neuroscience Pharmacology and
Psychiatry, Cádiz, Spain
∗ Corresponding author.