Mestad Renee, Lane Sandra D, Hall Meghan, Smith Carrie J, Carter D Bruce, Rubinstein Robert A, Keefe Robert H, Jones-Moore Chevelle
a Division Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology , SUNY Upstate Medical University , Syracuse , New York , USA.
b Department of Public Health and Anthropology , Syracuse University , Syracuse , New York , USA.
Soc Work Public Health. 2016 Oct;31(6):557-64. doi: 10.1080/19371918.2016.1160344. Epub 2016 Jun 10.
This study uses prenatal clinical chart reviews of 245 women who were screened for depression while receiving antenatal care services at an urban hospital-based clinic in Syracuse, New York. The results indicate that more than one half of the mothers who screened positive are not being adequately referred and followed-up on to ensure they are receiving proper treatment. Among the mothers who are not being successfully referred are women who are non-English speaking, facing multiple life stressors, and inadequately insured. Recommendations for colocating services that may ease the ongoing burdens of new motherhood are addressed.
