ArticlePsychiatric services (Washington, D.C.)2011
Racial and ethnic disparities in postpartum depression care among low-income women.
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- A systematic review of screening for perinatal depression and anxiety in community-based settings.Archives of women's mental health · 2022Pooled it
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- A Systematic Policy Review of Black Maternal Health-Related Policies Proposed Federally and in Massachusetts: 2010-2020.Frontiers in public health · 2021Pooled it
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- Randomized trial of promoting first relationships for new mothers who received community mental health services in pregnancy.Developmental psychology · 2021Trial
- Positive screening rates for bipolar disorder in pregnant and postpartum women and associated risk factors.General hospital psychiatryTrial
- Guidance on providing telebehavioral health care for perinatal populations: An assessment of resources and gaps.Archives of women's mental health · 2026Article
- The Impact of Federally Funded Home Visiting Programs on Parental Mental Health: a Systematic Review.Prevention science : the official journal of the Society for Prevention Research · 2026Review
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations for anti-racist, equity-focused NICU family mental health.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2026Review
- Bridging Gaps in Perinatal Mental Health: A Review of Peer and Non-specialist Supports for Racially, Ethnically and Culturally Diverse Communities in the U.S.Current psychiatry reports · 2026Review
- Integrating mental health into obstetric practice: a review of collaborative care models for perinatal anxiety.Journal of perinatal medicine · 2026Review
- Racial differences in diagnosis of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.Archives of women's mental health · 2026Observational
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Abstract
objectiveThe goal of this study was to characterize racial-ethnic differences in mental health care utilization associated with postpartum depression in a multiethnic cohort of Medicaid recipients.
methodsIn a retrospective cohort study, administrative claims data from New Jersey's Medicaid program were obtained for 29,601 women (13,001 whites, 13,416 blacks, and 3,184 Latinas) who delivered babies between July 2004 and October 2007. Racial-ethnic differences were estimated with logistic regression for initiation of antidepressant medication or outpatient mental health visits within six months of delivery, follow-up (a prescription refill or second visit), and continued mental health care (at least three visits or three filled antidepressant prescriptions within 120 days).
resultsNine percent (N=1,120) of white women initiated postpartum mental health care, compared with 4% (N=568) of black women and 5% (N=162) of Latinas. With analyses controlling for clinical factors, the odds of initiating treatment after delivery were significantly (p<.001) lower for blacks (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]=.43) and Latinas (AOR=.59) compared with whites. Among those who initiated treatment, blacks and Latinas were less likely than whites to receive follow-up treatment (blacks, AOR=.66, p<.001; Latinas, AOR=.67, p<.05) or continued care (blacks, AOR=.81, p=.069; Latinas, AOR=.67, p<.05). Among those who initiated antidepressant treatment, black women and Latinas were less likely than whites to refill a prescription.
conclusionsThere were significant racial-ethnic differences in depression-related mental health care after delivery. Suboptimal treatment was prevalent among all low-income women in the study. However, racial and ethnic disparities in the initiation and continuation of postpartum depression care were particularly troubling and warrant clinical and policy attention.
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