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ArticleScientific reports2023

Perinatal depression and mental health uptake referral rate in an obstetric service.

Francisca Tato Fernandes, Ana Beatriz de Almeida, Mónica Fernandes, Rosa Correia, Rui Magalhães, Graça Buchner, Jorge Braga, Paula Freitas

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Article in Scientific reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Francisca Tato FernandesInstituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal. franciscatato@gmail.com.
Ana Beatriz de AlmeidaGynaecology and Obstetrics Department, Cento Materno Infantil do Norte, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Mónica FernandesClinical Psychology, Cento Materno Infantil do Norte, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Rosa CorreiaClinical Psychology, Cento Materno Infantil do Norte, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Rui MagalhãesInstituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Graça BuchnerInstituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Jorge BragaInstituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Paula FreitasInstituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Centro Hospitalar do Porto · PTUniversidade do Porto · PTCentre for Health Technology and Services Research · PT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Perinatal depression is an important indicator of mothers' mental health. Studies have been carried out to identify and characterize women at risk of such affective disorder. The aim of this study is to assess mothers' adherence to our perinatal depression screening and eventual follow-up by a multidisciplinary team, including mental health and obstetrics professionals. Ultimately, a risk profile for the uptake rate of referral was described to psychological support. Pregnant women from a maternity of a tertiary center with on-site assessment and treatment (n = 2163) were included in this study. The identification of women at risk for depression was based on a two-question screening and the EPDS scale. Demographic and obstetric data were obtained from medical records. The number of screening evaluations, the uptake referral rate and the compliance to treatment were analyzed. Logistic regression was used to predict a risk profile for adherence. Among 2163 enrolled in the protocol, 10.2% screened positive for depression. Of these, 51.8% accepted referral for mental health assistance. 74.9% were compliant to Psychology appointments and 74.1% to Psychiatry appointments. Women who had a previous history of depression were more likely to accept referral for mental health support. With this study, we were able to understand the behaviour of this population towards the screening protocol we offer. Women with a previous history of depression are more likely to accept mental health assistance.

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Depression, PostpartumDepressive DisorderDepressionFemaleHumansMass ScreeningMental HealthPregnancyReferral and Consultation

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PMID37419918
PMCPMC10328992
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