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Prevalence of postpartum depression in a native American population.
- Source :
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Maternal and child health journal [Matern Child Health J] 2005 Mar; Vol. 9 (1), pp. 21-5. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Objectives: Data were collected on postpartum depression from 151 women, ages 16-40 years who received postpartum health services from a rural obstetrical clinic in North Carolina between September 2002 and May 2003. Reflective of the racial and socio-economic makeup of the county, 60.9% of the sample were American Indian (Lumbee tribe) 25.8% were African American and 13.3% were Caucasian or other.<br />Methods: The Postpartum Depression Screening Scale (PDSS) was utilized to explore the prevalence of postpartum depression requiring clinical intervention in a largely unexplored population, minority women.<br />Results: The incidence of postpartum depression symptoms was over 23%, which is significantly higher than even the most liberal estimates in other populations. As with previous literature on risk factors, the sample demonstrates a strong association between symptoms of depression, history of depression and receiving treatment for depression.<br />Conclusions: The PDSS proved to be a clinically useful tool in this setting. Findings support the importance of implementing routine screening protocols to guide practice and implement support services.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1092-7875
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Maternal and child health journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15880971
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-005-2448-2