TY - JOUR
T1 - Identification of postpartum depression
AU - Sit, Dorothy K Y
AU - Wisner, Katherine L.
PY - 2009/9
Y1 - 2009/9
N2 - Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common medical complication of childbearing. Universal screening maximizes the likelihood of prompt identification of PPD. Obstetrician-gynecologists routinely evaluate postpartum women for a general health examination and review of family planning options at approximately 6 weeks after birth; therefore, they are well positioned to identify PPD. In this study, we review the diagnostic criteria for postpartum depressive disorders and clinical risk factors predictive of PPD. We examine depression screening tools, appropriate cut-points associated with positive screens, the optimal timing for screening, and the acceptability of depression screening in obstetrical settings. Finally, we explore how to manage patients who screen positive for depression and treatment options for women with PPD.
AB - Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common medical complication of childbearing. Universal screening maximizes the likelihood of prompt identification of PPD. Obstetrician-gynecologists routinely evaluate postpartum women for a general health examination and review of family planning options at approximately 6 weeks after birth; therefore, they are well positioned to identify PPD. In this study, we review the diagnostic criteria for postpartum depressive disorders and clinical risk factors predictive of PPD. We examine depression screening tools, appropriate cut-points associated with positive screens, the optimal timing for screening, and the acceptability of depression screening in obstetrical settings. Finally, we explore how to manage patients who screen positive for depression and treatment options for women with PPD.
KW - Identification
KW - Postpartum depression
KW - Screening tools
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U2 - 10.1097/GRF.0b013e3181b5a57c
DO - 10.1097/GRF.0b013e3181b5a57c
M3 - Review article
C2 - 19661761
AN - SCOPUS:69449093130
VL - 52
SP - 456
EP - 468
JO - Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
JF - Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
SN - 0009-9201
IS - 3
ER -