Experiences of Women with Postpartum Depression Participating in a Support Group Led by Mental Health Providers
| Autor: | Carolyn Cook, Monica Allen, Deepika Goyal |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Adult
Mental Health Services Postpartum depression medicine.medical_specialty Health Personnel media_common.quotation_subject medicine.medical_treatment Mothers Pharmacology (nursing) Support group Depression Postpartum Interviews as Topic 03 medical and health sciences Social support Risk Factors Maternity and Midwifery medicine Humans Qualitative Research Depression (differential diagnoses) media_common 030504 nursing business.industry Attendance Social Support medicine.disease Mental health Self-Help Groups Feeling Family medicine Female 0305 other medical science business Qualitative research |
| Zdroj: | MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 44:228-233 |
| ISSN: | 0361-929X |
| DOI: | 10.1097/nmc.0000000000000533 |
| Popis: | Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore experiences of women currently with or at high risk for developing postpartum depression (PPD) who were participating in a postpartum support group facilitated by mental health providers. Study design and methods Using a qualitative design, women ≥18 years of age, who had given birth within the past 2 years, and who were currently attending, or had attended the PPD support group within the past year were invited to participate. The women provided demographic data and participated in a semistructured face-to-face interview. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results Seven women between 27 and 38 years of age participated. Most were married and college educated. At time of the interviews, participants were between 5 months and 2 years postpartum and all reported taking antidepressant medications for their symptoms. Qualitative content analysis revealed three overall themes: attendance, impact, and medication adherence, with associated subthemes. Clinical implications Women attending a PPD support group facilitated by mental health providers felt supported, were more likely to disclose their symptoms to other women in the same situation, and were able to share their feelings without fear of judgment. Having concerns about antidepressant medication addressed at each meeting promoted medication adherence. Nurses working with childbearing women should be aware of community support services available for women at risk for developing PPD. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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