Factors affecting implementation of perinatal mental health screening in women of refugee background

Factors affecting implementation of perinatal mental health screening in women of refugee background

Abstract Background For women of refugee background, the increased risk of mental illness associated with pregnancy is compounded by pre- and post-settlement stressors. In Australia, antenatal screening for depression and anxiety symptoms using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale is recommended...

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Main Authors: Nishani Nithianandan, Melanie Gibson-Helm, Jacquie McBride, Amanda Binny, Kylie M. Gray, Christine East, Jacqueline A. Boyle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:Implementation Science
Subjects:
Refugees
Pregnancy
Prenatal care
Mental health
Depression
Anxiety
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13012-016-0515-2

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