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Perceived Satisfaction With Social Support and Depressive Symptoms in Perinatal Latinas

Xi Sheng, MPhil1*, Huynh-Nhu Le, PhD1, and Deborah Perry, PhD2

1 The George Washington University
2 Johns Hopkins University

* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: sheng{at}gwmail.gwu.edu.


  Abstract
Purpose: This study examined the relationship between satisfaction with social support and postpartum depressive symptoms in Latinas. Design: A secondary data analysis of 62 women at "high risk" or "low risk" for postpartum depression (PPD) was conducted during pregnancy and at 1 month postpartum. Results: High-risk Latinas were less satisfied with perceived perinatal support from the baby’s father and postnatal support from family and "others. " Dissatisfaction with postpartum support from the baby’s father was associated with higher depressive symptoms. Conclusion: Dissatisfaction with certain sources of support is related to high risk for PPD. Practice: Health care providers should assess levels and sources of social support as part of their PPD screening.

First published on October 9, 2009
Journal of Transcultural Nursing 2009, doi:10.1177/1043659609348619
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