Care for Postpartum Depression: What Do Women and Their Partners Prefer?. Issue 2 (25th February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Feeley, Nancy; Bell, Linda; Hayton, Barbara; Zelkowitz, Phyllis; Carrier, Marie‐Eve
• Is Part Of: Perspectives in psychiatric care. Volume 52:Issue 2(2016:Apr.)
• Page Start: 120
• Page End: 130
• Publication Date: 2015-02-25
• Subjects: Couple -- depression -- patient preference -- perinatal care -- treatment; Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Psychiatric nursing -- Research -- Periodicals; 616.890231
• DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12107
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0031-5990

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: To compare the preferences of those who accept a mental health assessment and those who do not. Design and Methods: Thirty couples participated in a qualitative study. Nineteen couples accepted a mental health assessment and 11 declined. Findings: Acceptors wanted more contact with professionals. Decliners preferred support from their informal network, parental leave, and exercise. However, acceptors also cited these preferences. Practice Implications: Nurses should tailor care to couples' preferences, helping them identify and utilize preferred resources. Mental health care might be more acceptable to decliners if provided in obstetrical care.