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ArticlePloS one2017

Migrant women's experiences, meanings and ways of dealing with postnatal depression: A meta-ethnographic study.

Virginia Schmied, Emma Black, Norell Naidoo, Hannah G Dahlen, Pranee Liamputtong

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Virginia SchmiedSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4066-1781
Emma BlackPerinatal and Women's Mental Health Unit, St John of God Health Care and School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Burwood, New South Wales, Australia.
Norell NaidooSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Hannah G DahlenSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Pranee LiamputtongSchool of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

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Abstract

aimTo conduct a meta-ethnographic study of the experiences, meanings and ways of 'dealing with' symptoms or a diagnosis of postnatal depression amongst migrant women living in high income countries.

backgroundPrevalence of postnatal depression is highest amongst women who are migrants. Yet many women do not seek help for their symptoms and health services do not always respond appropriately to migrant women's needs. Studies have reported migrant women's experiences of postnatal depression and it is timely to synthesise findings from these studies to understand how services can be improved.

designA meta-ethnographic synthesis of 12 studies reported in 15 papers. DATA SOURCES: Five databases were searched for papers published between January 1999 and February 2016. REVIEW

methodsThe quality of included studies was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program tool. The synthesis process was guided by the seven steps of meta-ethnography outlined by Noblit and Hare.

findingsFour key metaphors were identified: "I am alone, worried and angry-this is not me!"; 'Making sense of my feelings' 'Dealing with my feelings' and 'What I need to change the way I feel!'. Primarily women related their feelings to their position as a migrant and as women, often living in poor socio-economic circumstances and they were exhausted keeping up with expected commitments. Many women were resourceful, drawing on their personal strengths and family / community resources. All the studies reported that women experienced difficulties in accessing appropriate services.

conclusionThe meta-ethnographic study demonstrates the impact of migration on perinatal mental health, particularly for women lacking family support, who have no employment, a precarious migration status and/or relationship conflict. Migrant women are resourceful and this requires support through appropriate services. Further research is needed to evaluate effective support strategies for migrant women in the perinatal period.

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Transients and MigrantsDepression, PostpartumFemaleHumansPregnancy

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