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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Postpartum depression: the (in) experience of Brazilian primary healthcare professionals

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Author(s):
Oliveira Santos Junior, Hudson Pires [1] ; Rosa Gualda, Dulce Maria [1] ; Araujo Silveira, Maria de Fatima [2] ; Hall, Wendy Anne [3]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Nursing, BR-05508 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] State Univ Paraiba, Dept Nursing, Campina Grande, Paraiba - Brazil
[3] Univ British Columbia, Sch Nursing, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9 - Canada
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING; v. 69, n. 6, p. 1248-1258, JUN 2013.
Web of Science Citations: 8
Abstract

Aim This article reports experiences of Brazilian physicians and nurses caring for women with postpartum depression in primary healthcare settings. Background Prevalence of postpartum depression in Brazil ranges from 1237%, which fits with international claims about differences in the magnitude of the problem and consistency of screening. Design Qualitative descriptive. Method This study was situated in health units of the Family Health Strategy in Campina Grande, Brazil. Data were collected from September 2010January 2011 through open-ended interviews with ten nurses and seven physicians, observations, and field diary records. Inductive content analysis was used to develop categories. Findings Three categories: (1) Limited professional exposure to postpartum depression; (2) Postpartum depression as the domain of psychiatry; and (3) Challenges dealing with postpartum depression demonstrated that few professionals felt postpartum depression merited their attention. Women, with signs of postpartum depression, were usually identified by family members who noticed behaviours that seemed abnormal. Care providers indicated they had inadequate time and access to screening techniques to identify women with depression attending unit-based pregnancy and postpartum groups. When identified, women were referred directly to psychiatric care. Conclusion Without consistent screening and diagnostic techniques, Brazilian health professionals are insecure about identifying and treating cases of postpartum depression. Referring women to psychiatric units entail more time for women to be diagnosed and treated and increased costs for health services. Primary healthcare professionals require training to screen, identify, and treat postpartum depression in primary healthcare settings. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/02453-4 - Bringing babies into the light of day... and staying in the dark... the postpartum depression in social and family context of women
Grantee:Hudson Pires de Oliveira Santos Junior
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)