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Women’s perspectives on postpartum depression screening in pediatric settings: a preliminary study

Authors: Nancy Byatt, Kathleen Biebel, Liz Friedman, Gifty Debordes-Jackson, Douglas Ziedonis

Published in: Archives of Women's Mental Health | Issue 5/2013

Abstract

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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Title: Women’s perspectives on postpartum depression screening in pediatric settings: a preliminary study
Authors: Nancy Byatt
Kathleen Biebel
Liz Friedman
Gifty Debordes-Jackson
Douglas Ziedonis
Publication date: 01-10-2013
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Archives of Women's Mental Health / Issue 5/2013
Print ISSN: 1434-1816
Electronic ISSN: 1435-1102
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-013-0369-4

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Women’s perspectives on postpartum depression screening in pediatric settings: a preliminary study

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