Despite the early detection of mothers with PPD, a large proportion of the mothers are not actually treated for their PPD symptoms. In Israel, since 2013, nurses routinely assess depressive symptoms during the 26-28th week of pregnancy and 4–9 weeks post-partum in perinatal health visits using a validated translation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). In many Western countries, a routine depression screening is performed among postpartum populations.
ĭue to the negative effects of PPD symptoms on both the mother and infant, early detection of women with PPD symptoms is of great public health importance. Studies have reported that untreated PPD may adversely affect infant–maternal attachment, the cognitive and motor development of the infant and was associated with behavioral and learning disorders during childhood and adolescence. The newborn and the other family members can also be affected by the mother’s PPD. Women who experience PPD often show signs of self-neglect and engage in risk-related behaviors such as the excessive consumption of alcohol, cigarettes, and illegal substances. A higher prevalence of PPD symptoms was reported among ethnic minorities and immigrant populations. Risk factors identified from earlier studies include motherhood at a young age, low levels of education and SES. Epidemiological studies show that the prevalence of PPD among the general population in Western countries ranges between 9 and 17%. PPD is characterized by an inability to experience pleasure, anxiety symptoms, panic attacks, spontaneous crying, depressed mood, and sometimes accompanied by suicidal thoughts following the birth of an infant.
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Disseminating the results of this study among professionals as part of professional training, can promote appropriate treatment facilities and modes of care for mothers with PPD. The study findings support the formulation of mother-sensitive health policies based on understanding mothers’ preferences, and thus, help prepare treatment alternatives that will suit different groups of mothers with PPD, for the benefit of mothers, newborns, and families. They also preferred group interventions and personal psychotherapy rather than technology-based interventions.
Mothers with PPD preferred private mental health practice and community treatment centers by mental healthcare professionals. Mothers with PPD compared to those without symptoms had lower economic status, were more likely to be single, to be first-time mothers, have an unemployed partner and to have immigrated to Israel. In this sample, 8.4% of the participants suffered from PPD.
Methodsġ000 mothers who attended Maternal Child Health Clinics (MCHCs) in Israel for their infant’s first medical exam participated in a cross-sectional survey. This study examined treatment preferences for PPD among Israeli mothers with and without PPD symptoms, specifically focusing on treatment centers, type of professional and mode of treatment, to help develop relevant policies to promote the health of mothers by reaching a deeper understanding of their preferences. Due to the negative effects of PPD symptoms on both the mother and baby, treating mothers with depression symptoms is of great importance. The prevalence rate of postpartum depression (PPD) is 9 to 17% among mothers, with higher rates among low income and immigrant populations.
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