Exploring the Acceptability of Expanded Perinatal Depression Care Practices Among Women Veterans.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Veterans receive obstetrical care from community-based providers contracted through the Veterans Health Administration (VA); however, Veterans remain eligible for VA mental healthcare in the perinatal period. To date, few studies have focused specifically on the mental health needs of Veterans during the perinatal period.

Objective

To examine the acceptability of more comprehensive perinatal mental healthcare screening and treatment in VA care, we explored pregnant and postpartum Veteran perspectives of United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations that aim to expand mental health counseling for the prevention and treatment of perinatal depression.

Design

Semi-structured interviews with pregnant and postpartum Veterans enrolled in VA

SUBMITTER: Kroll-Desrosiers A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9427169 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature