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Immigrant Asian Indian women and postpartum depression
Deepika Goyal1, Susan O Murphy, Jayne Cohen
1San Jose State University, School of Nursing, CA 95192, USA. deepikagoyal@earthlink.net
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|February 10, 2006
Summary
Postpartum depression affects immigrant Asian Indian women at rates similar to White women. Cultural factors like arranged marriage or newborn
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Mental Health
- Cultural Psychiatry
Background:
- Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant concern affecting women globally.
- Limited research exists on PPD prevalence and cultural influences among immigrant Asian Indian women in Western countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of postpartum depressive symptomatology in immigrant Asian Indian women.
- To investigate the association between cultural factors (arranged marriage, newborn's gender) and PPD scores.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative, descriptive study design.
- Convenience sample of 58 immigrant Asian Indian women (2 weeks to 12 months postpartum).
- Postpartum Depression Screening Scale used for assessment.
Main Results:
- A 28% rate of minor and 24% rate of major depressive symptomatology was observed.
- No statistically significant differences in depression scores were found based on arranged marriage or newborn's gender.
Conclusions:
- Immigrant Asian Indian women exhibit PPD rates comparable to White women.
- Early identification and referral are crucial, as approximately 50% of women with PPD remain undiagnosed.
- Healthcare providers require enhanced skills for detecting PPD in at-risk populations.
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