Pediatricians' views of postpartum depression: A self-administered survey

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Wiley C.C. [1 ,3 ]
Burke G.S. [2 ]
Gill P.A. [2 ]
Law N.E. [1 ]
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[1] Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics, Connecticut Children's Med. Center, Hartford, CT
[2] Department of Research, Connecticut Children's Med. Center, Hartford, CT
[3] Primary Care Center, Connecticut Children's Med. Center, Hartford, CT 06106
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Pediatricians; Postpartum depression; Screening; Survey;
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10.1007/s00737-004-0058-4
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Objective: To assess pediatricians' knowledge and views about postpartum depression (PPD). Method: Self-administered survey of a nationwide random sample of general pediatricians. Results: Of 1200 eligible pediatricians sampled, 389 responded (32%). Half of pediatricians (49%) reported little or no education about PPD. Many respondents (51%) underestimated the overall incidence of PPD. Most pediatricians (80%) estimated the incidence in their practice as less than the published incidence. Few pediatricians felt confident they would recognize PPD (31%). Pediatricians were rarely familiar with available screening tools (7%). Many pediatricians (51%) felt screening was feasible in their practices. In logistic regression analysis, intent to begin screening was independently associated with <6 years in practice, positive view of feasibility and greater awareness of PPD. Conclusions: Pediatricians sampled have limited awareness of PPD and are unfamiliar with screening tools. Efforts to involve pediatricians in screening should address these knowledge barriers.
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