Journal
ARCHIVES OF WOMENS MENTAL HEALTH
Volume 16, Issue 5, Pages 429-432Publisher
SPRINGER WIEN
DOI: 10.1007/s00737-013-0369-4
Keywords
Postpartum depression; Pediatric; Screening; Barriers; Facilitators; Treatment
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- Meyers Primary Care Institute/RosalieWolf Interdisciplinary Geriatric Healthcare Research Small Grants Initiative
- National Institute of Health
- Legacy Foundation
- Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
- Connecticut Department of Public Health
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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This preliminary study is the first to identify mothers' perspectives on barriers and facilitators to addressing postpartum depression (PPD) in pediatric settings. We conducted four 90-min focus groups with women (n = 27) who self-identified a history of perinatal depression and/or emotional complications. Barriers reported included stigma and fear among women and lack of provider knowledge/skills regarding depression. Participants recommended non-stigmatizing approaches to depression screening/referral. Future PPD screening efforts should leverage the pediatrician-mother relationship to mitigate mothers' fears and encourage help-seeking.
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