Issues in Mental Health Nursing
Volume 39, Issue 11, 2018, Pages 962-966

Intention to Seek Depression Treatment in Latina Immigrant Mothers (Article)

Logsdon M.C.* , Morrison D. , Myers J.A. , Capps J. , Masterson K.M.
  • a School of Nursing, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States
  • b University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, KY, United States
  • c Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States
  • d School of Nursing, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States
  • e School of Nursing, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States

Abstract

Background: Postpartum depression in Latina immigrant mothers can lead to adverse outcomes in both mothers and babies, yet depression treatment remains suboptimal. Aims: The aims were to determine predictors of intention to seek depression treatment and to determine if intention to seek depression treatment differed in those with significant symptoms of depression. Methods: Based upon the theory of planned behavior (TPB), a cross-sectional study design was used. A convenience sample of Latina immigrant mothers (n = 50) were interviewed in Spanish. Certified translation services were used to translate study instruments to Spanish. Descriptive analysis and multivariable logistic regression techniques were used for data analysis. Results: While increases in attitudes were associated with intention to seek depression treatment, increased social support and perceived control were associated with a decrease in intention to seek treatment. Conclusions: The differing role of social support in Latina immigrant mothers should be explored. © 2018, © 2018 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

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human Logistic Models social support ethnology Hispanic Americans Cross-Sectional Studies Young Adult cross-sectional study migrant psychology Hispanic Humans Emigrants and Immigrants female Behavior Mothers Intention adult mother patient attitude Patient Acceptance of Health Care statistical model postnatal depression Depression, Postpartum
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85053924629&doi=10.1080%2f01612840.2018.1479905&partnerID=40&md5=58a47580e74845963c5fd96586e1b292
DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2018.1479905
ISSN: 01612840
Original Language: English