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Illness perceptions associated with perinatal depression treatment use.

Heather A O'Mahen¹, Heather A Flynn, Stephen Chermack

¹Mood Disorders Centre, School of Psychology, University of Exeter, Washington Singer Building, Perry Road, Exeter, EX4 4QG, UK. h.o'mahen@ex.ac.uk

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Psychological beliefs influence depression treatment use in pregnant and postpartum women. Understanding these modifiable beliefs can improve low rates of perinatal depression treatment utilization.

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Reproductive psychiatry
Health psychology

Background:

Perinatal depression affects many pregnant and postpartum women.
Low rates of treatment utilization are a significant concern.
Psychological beliefs may influence treatment-seeking behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the relationship between psychological beliefs about depression and treatment use in depressed pregnant and postpartum women.
To apply the Common Sense Model (CSM) framework to understand these relationships.

Main Methods:

Utilized the Common Sense Model (CSM) framework.
Included pregnant women screening >/ 10 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).
Collected data on depression symptoms, perceptions, and treatment at three time points up to 6 weeks postpartum.

Main Results:

Identified a relationship between psychological beliefs and depression treatment use.
Highlighted specific modifiable beliefs that may impact treatment decisions.
Demonstrated the utility of the CSM in understanding illness perceptions and coping.

Conclusions:

Psychological beliefs are associated with depression treatment use in the perinatal period.
Modifiable beliefs offer potential targets for interventions.
Improving understanding of these beliefs can enhance perinatal depression treatment rates.