School of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284, USA.
Soc Work Public Health. 2013;28(6):554-65. doi: 10.1080/19371918.2011.592087.
This study describes a qualitative inquiry-informing program development in a maternal and child home visiting program. Low-income women's perceptions of the meaning and experiences of depression were ascertained through focus groups and interviews. Simultaneously, the study examines staff member perceptions and roles related to depression. Specific findings from clients and staff reveal culturally situated beliefs about depression and stressful life events; comparing and contrasting these beliefs offers a novel perspective on identification and intervention for maternal depression. This study offers a foundation for a translational research agenda that will be used for program and policy development to enhance mental health services situated within maternal and child health home visiting programs.
本研究描述了母婴家访项目中一种基于定性研究的项目开发方法。通过焦点小组和访谈，确定了低收入妇女对抑郁的意义和体验的看法。同时，该研究还考察了工作人员对抑郁的看法和角色。客户和员工的具体发现揭示了与抑郁和生活压力事件有关的文化观念；比较和对比这些观念为识别和干预产妇抑郁提供了一个新的视角。本研究为转化研究议程奠定了基础，该议程将用于项目和政策制定，以加强母婴健康家访项目中的心理健康服务。
