| Citation: |
Price, S. K., & Proctor, E. K. (2009). A rural perspective on perinatal depression: Prevalence, correlates, and implications for help-seeking among low-income women..
Journal of Rural Health, 25
(2),
158-166.
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| Title: |
A rural perspective on perinatal depression: Prevalence, correlates, and implications for help-seeking among low-income women. |
| Authors: |
Price, S. K., & Proctor, E. K. |
| Year: |
2009 |
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Journal/Publication:
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Journal of Rural Health |
| Publisher: |
Wiley |
| DOI: |
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-0361.2009.00212.x
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| Full text: |
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1748-0361.2009.00212.x...
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| Peer-reviewed? |
Yes
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| NIDILRR-funded? |
Not reported
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Purpose:
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The purpose of this study was to examine a sample of low-income women in the rural Midwest who were screened for perinatal depression as part of a Healthy Start Initiative. |
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Study sample: |
The sample included 1,086 low-income women in the rural Midwest. |
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Data collection and analysis:
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The authors analyzed intake records and depressing screening data (Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders, PRIME-MD). |
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Findings:
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Thirty-six percent of the sample met criteria for major, minor, or subthreshold depression. Major depression criteria was met among 13% of the sample alone. Less than 8% were receiving mental health services or treatment at the time of the screening. Self-referral to the Healthy Start project was significantly correlated with meeting symptom criteria for major depression. Minor depression, subthreshold depression, and status as low-income/TANF-eligible were also significantly associated to self-referral to the Healthy Start program. |
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Conclusions:
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The authors conclude that identifying and addressing mental health needs of low-income women in rural areas during pregnancy is critical. |
