ArticleFamily medicine and community health2021
'You withhold what you are feeling so you can have a family': Latinas' perceptions on community values and postpartum depression.
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- Disparities in Screening and Treatment Patterns for Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy: An Integrative Review.Journal of midwifery & women's healthPooled it
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- "Like I Wasn't There, Except They Knew I Was": A Qualitative Analysis of Latina Perinatal and Postpartum Experiences in Support of Self-care.Maternal and child health journal · 2026Article
- Risk and Protective Factors of Perinatal Depression in Perinatal Latinas: a Systematic Review.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Review
- Prevalence of Postpartum Depression Among Women Attending Primary Care in Southern Mexico: A Cross-Sectional Study.Cureus · 2026Article
- Cultural stress, parent-adolescent communication, and depressive symptoms: Longitudinal dyadic study among recently immigrated Hispanic families.Journal of family psychology : JFP : journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43) · 2026Article
- Postpartum doula care and symptoms of depression and anxiety among BIPOC and Latina birthing parents: a longitudinal pilot intervention study.Frontiers in global women's health · 2026Article
- Adapting an Evidence-Based Infant Feeding and Nutrition Program to Promote Healthy Growth and Development in Latinx Families of Low Income.Journal of nutrition education and behavior · 2025Article
- A Quasi-Experimental Study: Social Support in Group Prenatal Care's Impact on Postpartum Depression in Black and Hispanic Women.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Engaging Immigrant Women in Online Journaling as a Mode of Research and Psychosocial Support: Lessons Learned.Practicing anthropology · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to explore the postpartum depression (PPD) beliefs and experiences of mothers who access local community faith-based organisations providing family services to low-income, predominantly immigrant Latino populations.
designUsing a qualitative research design, we conducted 18 focus groups with Latina mothers to inquire about their community values and beliefs of PPD. All groups were conducted in Spanish.
settingAn academic research team located in Houston, Texas, USA, partnered with six faith-based organisations in five cities to recruit and host focus groups at the site of the organisation.
participantsOne hundred and thirty-three women participated in the focus groups across all sites. Thirty-seven of them (27.8%) had given birth to a child in less than 1 year. Inclusion criteria included mothers 18 years and older and Latino ethnicity.
resultsA six-step process was used to apply thematic analysis to sort data into the themes. All mothers had heard of depression after childbirth, some had experienced it and most remarked that the personal experience and community acceptance of it vary by family. The main findings suggest that mothers take pride in parenting by instilling values to support family and the value of relying on family for emotional support. Findings reveal that many mothers suffer and sacrifice for their children, they feel judged and feel they must hide their emotions. Factors such as birth and postpartum customs from a native country, gender roles and beliefs of what a good mother shape their beliefs and messages about PPD.
conclusionOur findings indicate that programme developers should consider family and community focused education and intervention efforts to help decrease stigma and increase understanding of PPD.
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