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Postpartum mental health screening and diagnosis by obstetrician–gynecologists
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Leddy, Meaghan Haaga, David Gray, James Schulkin, Jay |
| Copyright Year | 2011 |
| Description | Postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum psychosis (PPP) can impact mother, infant, and family. Obstetrician-gynecologists (ob-gyns) are often the most frequent medical contact for postpartum women, and so are in a position to identify women needing psychological care. This study assessed ob-gyns' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding diagnosing PPD/PPP. A survey was sent to 400 members of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists who have volunteered to participate in research. Response rate was 56%. Routine screening for PPD and PPP is conducted by 72% and 30% of respondents, respectively. Personal experience (through friend, family, or self) was associated with increased screening. Perceived PPP screening barriers are similar to those found in the PPD literature: time constraints, lack of training, and lack of knowledge of diagnostic criteria. In responding to standardised vignettes, physicians were more likely to over-diagnose, than under diagnose PPD/PPP. This study is the first to provide exploratory data of ob-gyns' knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding PPD and PPP. Ob-gyns are screening for PPD/PPP, though not universally so. Future research should identify ways to mitigate screening barriers. |
| Related Links | http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.3109/0167482X.2010.547639 |
| Ending Page | 34 |
| Page Count | 8 |
| Starting Page | 27 |
| ISSN | 0167482X |
| e-ISSN | 17438942 |
| DOI | 10.3109/0167482x.2010.547639 |
| Journal | Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | 32 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2011-01-25 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Obstetrics and Gynecology Psychosis Gynecologists Obstetrician Attitudes Mental Health Postpartum Depression Ob Gyns |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Clinical Psychology Reproductive Medicine Psychiatry and Mental Health Obstetrics and Gynecology |
