Susanne Klawetter1, Cassidy McNitt2, Jill A Hoffman3, Kelly Glaze2, Ashley Sward2, Karen Frankel4. 1. Portland State University, School of Social Work, PO Box 751-SSW, Portland, OR, 97207, USA. skla2@pdx.edu. 2. Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 13001 E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA. 3. Portland State University, School of Social Work, PO Box 751-SSW, Portland, OR, 97207, USA. 4. Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 13001 E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This paper reviews literature on perinatal depression prevalence, consequences, and screening among low-income women and women of color. We introduce the Warm Connections program's innovative perinatal depression screening protocol and explore perinatal depression patterns among WIC participants. RECENT FINDINGS: Perinatal depression negatively impacts maternal and child outcomes. Research shows mixed findings of perinatal depression prevalence rates among low-income women and women of color. The Warm Connections program supports the ability of WIC staff to administer the EPDS to WIC participants. Perinatal depression rates appeared lower in the Warm Connections program than in studies using less specific perinatal depression screening instruments with similar samples. Future research should continue to explore perinatal depression patterns among low-income women and women of color. Partnering with community-based settings such as WIC provides innovative opportunities to provide screening, referral, and treatment for low income women and women of color.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This paper reviews literature on perinatal depression prevalence, consequences, and screening among low-income women and women of color. We introduce the Warm Connections program's innovative perinatal depression screening protocol and explore perinatal depression patterns among WIC participants. RECENT FINDINGS: Perinatal depression negatively impacts maternal and child outcomes. Research shows mixed findings of perinatal depression prevalence rates among low-income women and women of color. The Warm Connections program supports the ability of WIC staff to administer the EPDS to WIC participants. Perinatal depression rates appeared lower in the Warm Connections program than in studies using less specific perinatal depression screening instruments with similar samples. Future research should continue to explore perinatal depression patterns among low-income women and women of color. Partnering with community-based settings such as WIC provides innovative opportunities to provide screening, referral, and treatment for low income women and women of color.
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EPDS; Low-income women; Perinatal depression; Screening; WIC; Women of color
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