GPs' and health visitors' views on the diagnosis and management of postnatal depression: a qualitative study

British Journal of General Practice

Layne Caulfield¹  Carolyn Chew-Graham¹  Katrina Turner¹  Liz Folkes¹  Deborah Sharp¹  Elizabeth Chamberlain¹ 

[1] School of Community-Based Medicine, University of Manchester; and National School for Primary Care Research, National Institute of Health Research, UK

关键词: health visitors;    qualitative research;    postnatal depression;    primary care;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp08X277212

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

In the UK, 8–15% of women suffer from postnatal depression, with long-term consequences for maternal mood and child development. Previous literature suggests that health visitors struggle with their conflicting roles with respect to mother and infant. Current policy is redirecting the emphasis and organisation of health visitor work, but guidelines state that health visitors and GPs should continue to have a major role in the detection and management of postnatal depression.

【 授权许可】

Unknown