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[Post-partum depression: a latent problem]
Hudson Pires de Oliveira Santos Júnior1, Maria de Fátima de Araújo Silveira, Dulce Maria Rosa Gualda
1Programa Interunidades de Doutoramento em Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brasil. santosjuniorhpo@hotmail.com
Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|March 2, 2010
Summary
Post-partum depression (PPD) research is globally present, predominantly quantitative, focusing on incidence, prevalence, factors, and treatment. However, nursing involvement in PPD studies remains limited, highlighting a need for more research in nursing care.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Mental Health
- Nursing Research
Background:
- Post-partum depression (PPD) affects a growing number of women globally.
- Understanding PPD's scope and contributing factors is crucial for maternal well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review scientific literature on post-partum depression (PPD).
- To assess the global research landscape and nursing involvement in PPD studies.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of articles from Virtual Health Library databases (MEDLINE, LILACS, SciELO).
- Articles limited to those with full text available in SciELO.
- Analysis of publication trends, methodologies, and author professions.
Main Results:
- Scientific production on PPD is evident across five continents.
- Quantitative approaches dominate, focusing on incidence, prevalence, associated factors, and treatment.
- Only two of the reviewed articles were authored by nurses.
Conclusions:
- Post-partum depression (PPD) is a significant global health concern requiring further investigation.
- There is a notable gap in nursing research and contribution to PPD literature.
- Future research should prioritize informing diagnosis, therapy, and specialized nursing care for PPD.
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