Affilia - Journal of Women and Social Work
Volume 33, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 208-220

Latina Immigrants’ Cultural Beliefs About Postpartum Depression (Article)

Sampson M.* , Torres M.I.M. , Duron J. , Davidson M.
  • a Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States
  • b School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States
  • c School of Social Work, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
  • d School of Nursing, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, United States

Abstract

It is estimated that U.S. Latinas have a higher risk of developing postpartum depression (PPD) than the general population, with even higher risk among immigrant Latinas. We conducted three focus groups with immigrants from Mexico and Central America (19) inquiring about cultural messages regarding PPD. Groups were conducted in Spanish, and thematic analysis was used to uncover themes. Themes are presented within three categories: views of PPD, cultural messages and beliefs that prevent treatment seeking, and suggestions to promote treatment seeking. Community and family-led efforts to decrease stigma and normalize PPD are suggested. © 2017, © The Author(s) 2017.

Author Keywords

motherhood Latinas Latin culture PPD Postpartum depression

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85045768163&doi=10.1177%2f0886109917738745&partnerID=40&md5=39d912a786eafd4de50b537f3886e732
DOI: 10.1177/0886109917738745
ISSN: 08861099
Cited by: 2
Original Language: English