ArticleJournal of primary care & community health2016
Primary Care Physicians' Attitudes Toward Postpartum Depression: Is It Part of Their Job?
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- General practitioner perceptions and experiences of managing perinatal mental health: a scoping review.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Article
- Knowledge, attitude, and practices of healthcare providers about perinatal depression in Himachal Pradesh-A cross-sectional study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2023Article
- Perinatal Women's Views of Pharmacist-Delivered Perinatal Depression Screening: A Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- [Postpartum depression-who cares? Approaches to care via midwifery, gynaecology, paediatrics and general practice].Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz · 2022Article
- Promotion and Prevention of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Doulas' Roles and Challenges.The Journal of perinatal education · 2022Article
- "We do not know how to screen and provide treatment": a qualitative study of barriers and enablers of implementing perinatal depression health services in Ethiopia.International journal of mental health systems · 2021Article
- The Importance of Patient-Centered Research in the Promotion of Postpartum Mental Health.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Article
- Family physicians perceived role in perinatal mental health: an integrative review.BMC family practice · 2018Review
- Associations between social capital and maternal depression: results from a follow-up study in China.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2018Article
- Yonder: Hearing aids, postpartum depression, acute asthma, and online records.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2016Article
- Investigating the Relationship between Self-Compassion and Body Image with Postpartum Depression in Women Referring to Health Centres in Iran.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
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Abstract
objectivesThis study surveyed Israeli primary care physicians' attitudes and practice regarding postpartum depression (PPD).
methodsParticipants included 224 pediatricians and family practitioners responding to an online survey (65% response rate).
resultsAlmost all respondents (98.0%) considered it important that they be able to recognize the signs of PPD. Most (89.8%) noted that if they suspected PPD, they would become somewhat involved: clarifying, keeping attentive, consulting with colleagues, and/or referring the woman to another professional. Six respondents--only family practitioners--stated that they would treat the case themselves (P = .01). Family practitioners were significantly more willing to screen for PPD than were pediatricians (91.2% vs 64.6%; P < .0001). There were no differences between physicians by region or between males and females when comparing all respondents, as well as when comparing within medical specialty (P < .05).
conclusionsThere is a clear difference between considering the importance of recognizing signs of PPD and acting on it. Family practitioners had more favorable attitudes than did pediatricians, however screening in pediatric facilities is considered by many to be optimal. Hopefully future directions for medical education and health policy for family practitioners and pediatricians, as well as obstetrician/gynecologists, will meet the challenge of early identification and treatment of PPD for the benefit of women, infants and families.
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