Date of Presentation
5-6-2021 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
Background
- Symptoms of depression lasting longer than 2 weeks following birth
- 10-15% of new mothers affected yet 50% of cases go undiagnosed
- Long-lasting consequences for the mother, baby, and father
- Multi-factorial condition
Conclusion
- Primary care providers are the first-line defense against PPD
- Many providers are resistant to PPD screenings
- Interventions from primary care providers are effective
Keywords
depression, Postpartum Period, maternal health, women's health, primary care
Disciplines
Family Medicine | Health and Medical Administration | Health Services Research | Maternal and Child Health | Medicine and Health Sciences | Primary Care | Psychiatric and Mental Health | Public Health Education and Promotion | Women's Health
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Family Medicine Commons, Health and Medical Administration Commons, Health Services Research Commons, Maternal and Child Health Commons, Primary Care Commons, Psychiatric and Mental Health Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons, Women's Health Commons
The Role of Primary Care Physicians in Post-partum Depression (PPD)
Background
- Symptoms of depression lasting longer than 2 weeks following birth
- 10-15% of new mothers affected yet 50% of cases go undiagnosed
- Long-lasting consequences for the mother, baby, and father
- Multi-factorial condition
Conclusion
- Primary care providers are the first-line defense against PPD
- Many providers are resistant to PPD screenings
- Interventions from primary care providers are effective