Major
Psychology
Anticipated Graduation Year
2023
Access Type
Open Access
Abstract
For new parents, postpartum depression can be a significant problem. Patients at risk for postpartum depression are typically assessed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression scale, which is among the most accurate ways of identifying them. In recent years, there has been concern about the frequency with which birthing persons should undergo postpartum depression evaluations, as well as whether these evaluations are conducted in a culturally appropriate manner, considering that there are birthing persons of all races and ethnicities. This study is a secondary data analysis of clinic level data that was collected from 2012-2017. The data refers to 31,435 birthing persons who returned for postpartum care in Federally Qualified Health Centers. The purpose of this presentation is to describe postpartum depression screening practices for birthing persons in Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Sandi Tenfelde, PhD, APRN, WHNP-BC. Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Associate Professor
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Postpartum Depression Screening in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
For new parents, postpartum depression can be a significant problem. Patients at risk for postpartum depression are typically assessed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression scale, which is among the most accurate ways of identifying them. In recent years, there has been concern about the frequency with which birthing persons should undergo postpartum depression evaluations, as well as whether these evaluations are conducted in a culturally appropriate manner, considering that there are birthing persons of all races and ethnicities. This study is a secondary data analysis of clinic level data that was collected from 2012-2017. The data refers to 31,435 birthing persons who returned for postpartum care in Federally Qualified Health Centers. The purpose of this presentation is to describe postpartum depression screening practices for birthing persons in Federally Qualified Health Centers.