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Mexican Women and Postpartum Depression in Maricopa County, Arizona
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Presendieu, Julio |
| Copyright Year | 2019 |
| Abstract | Mexican Women and Postpartum Depression in Maricopa County, Arizona by Julio Presendieu MHA, University of Phoenix, 2013 BS, Kaplan University, 2011 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Health Services Walden University August 2019 Abstract Researchers have found that postpartum depression affects 10 to 15% of new mothers in the U.S. Empirical studies of PPD found that minority groups experience more depressive symptoms than the majority of the U.S. population. PPD is a common health problem among Mexican women in the United States. In Maricopa County, Arizona, research studies of PPD suggested that Mexican women had the highest PPD rate when comparedResearchers have found that postpartum depression affects 10 to 15% of new mothers in the U.S. Empirical studies of PPD found that minority groups experience more depressive symptoms than the majority of the U.S. population. PPD is a common health problem among Mexican women in the United States. In Maricopa County, Arizona, research studies of PPD suggested that Mexican women had the highest PPD rate when compared to African-American, Cuban, and Puerto-Rican women. In Maricopa County, 21 to 58% of Mexican women experience depressive symptoms. Research has indicated that Mexican women’s national culture and beliefs were related to their depressive symptoms. However, existing literature provides little information about the relationships of social factors, Mexican national culture, and beliefs. The purpose of this qualitative interpretive descriptive study was to explore what experiences Mexican women in Maricopa County have with PPD. The theoretical basis for this study was Engel’s biopsychosocial model of perinatal mood. Ten Mexican women living in Maricopa County with PPD were interviewed to help gain a deeper understanding of past experience with PPD. The key findings in this study were that socioeconomic status, social support, cultural beliefs, and intimate partner violence were associated with Mexican women PPD before and after childbearing. The participants in this study also confirmed that lack of public transportation, illegal status, and spouse deportation to Mexico were associated with their PPD. A better understanding of these experiences could lead to policies and practices that address those women at greater risk of PPD. Thus, this research could result in a positive social change by improving the lives of new Mexican mothers and their families. Mexican Women and Postpartum Depression in Maricopa County, Arizona by Julio Presendieu MHA, University of Phoenix, 2013 BS, Kaplan University, 2011 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Health Services Walden University August 2019 Dedication I dedicate this doctoral study to my 15-year-old daughter, Bianka-Mentor Presendieu. I encourage you to trust God in everything and anywhere. There is nothing too small or too big for God. You know my background and my story. Despite all challenges and Naysayers’ critics, I was able to overcome all and achieved the greatest good for the greatest number. In Philippians 4:13, (NKJV), Paul says: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Education is the cornerstone to overcome your social factors and gives you opportunities to open doors. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela Acknowledgments I would like to give thanks to my God in Heaven for the strength and health that He gave me to achieve this historic journey. To my Dissertation Chair, Dr. Diana Naser, Dissertation Committee Member, Dr. Kimberly Dixon-Lawson and Editor, Dayna L. Herrington. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge your professionalism. As long as I live, I will always remember your contribution to my educational journey. You both provided me the tools that I needed to overcome challenges regarding my dissertation topic. You never turned your backs on me. Today, tears of joy are flowing down my cheeks, not for sadness, but for joy. I extend my thanks and gratitude to my uncle Renaud Presendieu, my friends Dieuna Jean-Baptist, Olguine Theard, and Iclide Casimir. I will always remember your unconditional support to my educational journey. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7930&context=dissertations |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
