The role of maternal and child healthcare providers in identifying and supporting perinatal mental health disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perinatal depression (PND) is underdiagnosed in the clinical setting. This study explores the role of obstetricians, and other primary care providers of maternal and child healthcare in detecting, screening, and referring women during the perinatal period identified as depressed, anxious, or exhibiting other symptoms of mental health disorders.

Method

Information was gathered from obstetricians (n = 16), and other primary care providers (pediatricians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants) (n = 85), on identifying and supporting childbearing women with symptoms of perinatal depression using an online survey.

Results

Statistical comparisons across participant groups were adjusted for years of practice in the profession. Statistically significant differe

SUBMITTER: Kiraly C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11239045 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature