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Laifer LM, Maras OR, Sáez G, Gervais SJ, Brock RL. Self-objectification during the perinatal period: The role of body surveillance in maternal and infant wellbeing. SEX ROLES 2023; 88:459-473. [PMID: 37206990 PMCID: PMC10191413 DOI: 10.1007/s11199-023-01360-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Pregnancy represents a unique time during which women's bodies undergo significant physical changes (e.g., expanding belly, larger breasts, weight gain) that can elicit increased objectification. Experiences of objectification set the stage for women to view themselves as sexual objects (i.e., self-objectification) and is associated with adverse mental health outcomes. Although women may experience heightened self-objectification and behavioral consequences (such as body surveillance) due to the objectification of pregnant bodies in Western cultures, there are remarkably few studies examining objectification theory among women during the perinatal period. The present study investigated the impact of body surveillance, a consequence of self-objectification, on maternal mental health, mother-infant bonding, and infant socioemotional outcomes in a sample of 159 women navigating pregnancy and postpartum. Utilizing a serial mediation model, we found that mothers who endorsed higher levels of body surveillance during pregnancy reported more depressive symptoms and body dissatisfaction, which were associated with greater impairments in mother-infant bonding following childbirth and more infant socioemotional dysfunction at 1-year postpartum. Maternal prenatal depressive symptoms emerged as a unique mechanism through which body surveillance predicted bonding impairments and subsequent infant outcomes. Results highlight the critical need for early intervention efforts that not only target general depression, but also promote body functionality and acceptance over the Western "thin ideal" of attractiveness among expecting mothers.
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- Lauren M. Laifer
- Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Psychology and Anthropology, University of Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
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Laifer LM, Maras OR, Sáez G, Gervais SJ, Brock RL. Self-objectification during the perinatal period: The role of body surveillance in maternal and infant wellbeing. RESEARCH SQUARE 2023:rs.3.rs-2714781. [PMID: 36993503 PMCID: PMC10055659 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2714781/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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Pregnancy represents a unique time during which women's bodies undergo significant physical changes (e.g., expanding belly, larger breasts, weight gain) that can elicit increased objectification. Experiences of objectification set the stage for women to view themselves as sexual objects (i.e., self-objectification) and is associated with adverse mental health outcomes. Although women may experience heightened self-objectification and behavioral consequences (such as body surveillance) due to the objectification of pregnant bodies in Western cultures, there are remarkably few studies examining objectification theory among women during the perinatal period. The present study investigated the impact of body surveillance, a consequence of self-objectification, on maternal mental health, mother-infant bonding, and infant socioemotional outcomes in a sample of 159 women navigating pregnancy and postpartum. Utilizing a serial mediation model, we found that mothers who endorsed higher levels of body surveillance during pregnancy reported more depressive symptoms and body dissatisfaction, which were associated with greater impairments in mother-infant bonding following childbirth and more infant socioemotional dysfunction at 1-year postpartum. Maternal prenatal depressive symptoms emerged as a unique mechanism through which body surveillance predicted bonding impairments and subsequent infant outcomes. Results highlight the critical need for early intervention efforts that not only target general depression, but also promote body functionality and acceptance over the Western "thin ideal" of attractiveness among expecting mothers.
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Ghafoori B, Salgado C, Ramos N, Murillo K, Quintana S. Utilizing a webinar to introduce an evidence-based trauma treatment in Chile: Results from a pilot study investigating clinician attitudes and needs. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/00207411.2023.2177478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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- Bita Ghafoori
- Department of Advanced Studies in Education and Counseling, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, USA
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- Faculty of Psychology, University of Talca, Chile
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- Department of Advanced Studies in Education and Counseling, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, USA
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- Department of Advanced Studies in Education and Counseling, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, USA
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Bhat A, Nanda A, Murphy L, Ball AL, Fortney J, Katon J. A systematic review of screening for perinatal depression and anxiety in community-based settings. Arch Womens Ment Health 2022; 25:33-49. [PMID: 34247269 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-021-01151-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Screening for perinatal depression and anxiety in community-based maternal and child health settings may help close the detection and treatment gap among women at higher risk for these conditions. We aim to review perinatal depression and anxiety screening tools, timing, and follow-up processes for positive screens in community-based settings. We conducted a systematic review of the literature to identify papers describing screening and interventions for perinatal depression and anxiety in community-based settings. We identified 49 papers describing 47 studies of perinatal depression or anxiety screening in community-based settings. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was the most frequently used screening tool. Referral and referral tracking for those who screened positive for symptoms were inadequately described. Types of training and technical assistance provided for screening varied widely. It is feasible and acceptable to screen for perinatal depression in community settings, but there is a need for systematic research examining which screening tools to use, the ideal frequency of screening, and referral completion rates. There is a lack of information regarding perinatal anxiety screening and a lack of uniformity in training regarding screening in community-based settings. Future studies should compare the efficacy of screening in community-based settings to screening in healthcare settings.
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- Amritha Bhat
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- College of Medicine - Tucson, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- MultiCare Institute for Research and Innovation, Tacoma, WA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- VA Puget Sound Health Care System, WA, Seattle, USA
- Department of Health Services, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Curran JA, Gallant AJ, Wong H, Shin HD, Urquhart R, Kontak J, Wozney L, Boulos L, Bhutta Z, Langlois EV. Knowledge translation strategies for policy and action focused on sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and well-being: a rapid scoping review. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e053919. [PMID: 35039297 PMCID: PMC8765012 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify knowledge translation (KT) strategies aimed at improving sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (SRMNCAH) and well-being. DESIGN Rapid scoping review. SEARCH STRATEGY A comprehensive and peer-reviewed search strategy was developed and applied to four electronic databases: MEDLINE ALL, Embase, CINAHL and Web of Science. Additional searches of grey literature were conducted to identify KT strategies aimed at supporting SRMNCAH. KT strategies and policies published in English from January 2000 to May 2020 onwards were eligible for inclusion. RESULTS Only 4% of included 90 studies were conducted in low-income countries with the majority (52%) conducted in high-income countries. Studies primarily focused on maternal newborn or child health and well-being. Education (81%), including staff workshops and education modules, was the most commonly identified intervention component from the KT interventions. Low-income and middle-income countries were more likely to include civil society organisations, government and policymakers as stakeholders compared with high-income countries. Reported barriers to KT strategies included limited resources and time constraints, while enablers included stakeholder involvement throughout the KT process. CONCLUSION We identified a number of gaps among KT strategies for SRMNCAH policy and action, including limited focus on adolescent, sexual and reproductive health and rights and SRMNCAH financing strategies. There is a need to support stakeholder engagement in KT interventions across the continuum of SRMNCAH services. Researchers and policymakers should consider enhancing efforts to work with multisectoral stakeholders to implement future KT strategies and policies to address SRMNCAH priorities. REGISTRATION The rapid scoping review protocol was registered on Open Science Framework on 16 June 2020 (https://osf.io/xpf2k).
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- Janet A Curran
- School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Pediatrics, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Nova Scotia Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Centre for Global Child Health, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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Becan JE, Crawley RD, Knight DK. Using a Train-the-Trainer Model to Promote Practice Change among Agencies Serving Justice-Involved Youth. FEDERAL PROBATION 2019; 83:47-53. [PMID: 35095111 PMCID: PMC8794422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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- Institute of Behavioral Research, Texas Christian University
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Mogos MF, Jones LM, Robinson NS, Whitehead AO, Piscotty R, Goba GK. Prevalence, Correlates, and Outcomes of Co-Occurring Depression and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2019; 28:1460-1467. [DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2018.7144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Mulubrhan F. Mogos
- Department of Women, Children and Family Health Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Health Behavior and Biological Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health Science, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health, University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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Greenberg S, Yashar BM, Pearlman M, Duquette D, Milliron K, Marvin M. Evaluating and improving the implementation of a community-based hereditary cancer screening program. J Community Genet 2019; 10:51-60. [PMID: 29508367 PMCID: PMC6325040 DOI: 10.1007/s12687-018-0357-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Healthcare disparities exist in the provision of cancer genetic services including genetic counseling and testing related to BRCA1/2 mutations. To address this in a community health setting a screening tool was created to identify high-risk women. This study evaluates the implementation of the tool and identifies opportunities for improved cancer genetic screening, including regular clinician education. A mixed-method approach was used to evaluate clinician utilization of the screening tool at Planned Parenthood affiliates. Novel surveys that evaluated acceptance and implementation were administered to clinicians (n = 14) and semi-structured interviews (n = 6) were used to explore clinicians' perspectives and identify gaps in its utilization. Educational modules that addressed gaps were developed, implemented, and evaluated using a post-education survey (n = 8). Clinicians reported confidence in administering and interpreting the screening tool, but reported less confidence in their knowledge of cancer genetics and ability to connect clients with genetic counseling and testing (p = .003). Educational modules resulted in significant gains in clinician knowledge on genetic topics (p < .05) and increased self-reported confidence in connecting clients with genetic services. The modules reinforced the belief that genetic testing is beneficial for patients at increased risk (p = .001) and is important to inform subsequent medical management (p = .027). While building community clinicians' capacity to connect clients with genetic services is crucial, it is challenged by knowledge and confidence gaps in discussions of genetic services with clients. Consistent genetic-focused education with non-genetic clinicians can improve confidence and knowledge, enabling a more effective screening program in community health settings.
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- Samantha Greenberg
- Department of Human Genetics, University of Michigan, 4909 Buhl Building, 1241 E Catherine St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-5618, USA.
- Huntsman Cancer Institute, 2000 Circle of Hope Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA.
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- Department of Human Genetics, University of Michigan, 4909 Buhl Building, 1241 E Catherine St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-5618, USA
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- University of Michigan Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1540 E Hospital DR SPC 4276, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-4276, USA
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- Feinberg School of Medicine, 645 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 630, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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- University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, 300 N Ingalls- 3A12, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-5471, USA
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- Department of Human Genetics, University of Michigan, 4909 Buhl Building, 1241 E Catherine St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-5618, USA
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Vamos CA, Cantor A, Thompson EL, Detman LA, Bronson EA, Phelps A, Louis JM, Gregg AR, Curran JS, Sappenfield WM. The Obstetric Hemorrhage Initiative (OHI) in Florida: The Role of Intervention Characteristics in Influencing Implementation Experiences among Multidisciplinary Hospital Staff. Matern Child Health J 2017; 20:2003-11. [PMID: 27178428 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-016-2020-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Objectives Obstetric hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality. The Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative coordinates a state-wide Obstetric Hemorrhage Initiative (OHI) to assist hospitals in implementing best practices related to this preventable condition. This study examined intervention characteristics that influenced the OHI implementation experiences among Florida hospitals. Methods Purposive sampling was employed to recruit diverse hospitals and multidisciplinary staff members. A semi-structured interview guide was developed based on the following constructs from the intervention characteristics domain of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research: evidence strength; complexity; adaptability; and packaging. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and analyzed using Atlas.ti. Results Participants (n = 50) across 12 hospitals agreed that OHI is evidence-based and supported by various information sources (scientific literature, experience, and other epidemiologic or quality improvement data). Participants believed the OHI was 'average' in complexity, with variation depending on participant's role and intervention component. Participants discussed how the OHI is flexible and can be easily adapted and integrated into different hospital settings, policies and resources. The packaging was also found to be valuable in providing materials and supports (e.g., toolkit; webinars; forms; technical assistance) that assisted implementation across activities. Conclusions for Practice Participants reflected positively with regards to the evidence strength, adaptability, and packaging of the OHI. However, the complexity of the initiative adversely affected implementation experiences and required additional efforts to maximize the initiative effectiveness. Findings will inform future efforts to facilitate implementation experiences of evidence-based practices for hemorrhage prevention, ultimately decreasing maternal morbidity and mortality.
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- Cheryl A Vamos
- Department of Community and Family Health, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 56, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA. .,The Chiles Center, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 3111 E. Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33613, USA.
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- Department of Community and Family Health, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 56, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Department of Community and Family Health, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 56, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.,The Chiles Center, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 3111 E. Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33613, USA
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- Department of Community and Family Health, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 56, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.,The Chiles Center, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 3111 E. Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33613, USA.,Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, The Chiles Center, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 3111 E. Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33613, USA
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- The Chiles Center, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 3111 E. Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33613, USA.,Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, The Chiles Center, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 3111 E. Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33613, USA
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- Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, The Chiles Center, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 3111 E. Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33613, USA
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- Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, The Chiles Center, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 3111 E. Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33613, USA.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 2 Tampa General Circle, STC, 6th Floor, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida, P.O Box 100294, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA
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- Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, The Chiles Center, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 3111 E. Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33613, USA.,Faculty and Academic Affairs, USF Health, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Department of Community and Family Health, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 56, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.,The Chiles Center, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 3111 E. Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33613, USA.,Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, The Chiles Center, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 3111 E. Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33613, USA
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Joe GW, Becan JE, Knight DK, Flynn PM. A structural model of treatment program and individual counselor leadership in innovation transfer. BMC Health Serv Res 2017; 17:230. [PMID: 28335765 PMCID: PMC5364669 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-017-2170-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2016] [Accepted: 03/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A number of program-level and counselor-level factors are known to impact the adoption of treatment innovations. While program leadership is considered a primary factor, the importance of leadership among clinical staff to innovation transfer is less known. Objectives included explore (1) the influence of two leadership roles, program director and individual counselor, on recent training activity and (2) the relationship of counselor attributes on training endorsement. METHODS The sample included 301 clinical staff in 49 treatment programs. A structural equation model was evaluated for key hypothesized relationships between exogenous and endogenous variables related to the two leadership roles. RESULTS The importance of organizational leadership, climate, and counselor attributes (particularly counseling innovation interest and influence) to recent training activity was supported. In a subset of 68 counselors who attended a developer-led training on a new intervention, it was found that training endorsement was higher among those with high innovation interest and influence. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that each leadership level impacts the organization in different ways, yet both can promote or impede technology transfer.
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- George W Joe
- Institute of Behavioral Research, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298740, Fort Worth, TX, 76129, USA.
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- Institute of Behavioral Research, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298740, Fort Worth, TX, 76129, USA
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- Institute of Behavioral Research, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298740, Fort Worth, TX, 76129, USA
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- Institute of Behavioral Research, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298740, Fort Worth, TX, 76129, USA
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Zhou Q, Stewart SM, Wan A, Leung CSC, Lai AY, Lam TH, Chan SSC. Development and Evaluation of a Train-the-Trainer Workshop for Hong Kong Community Social Service Agency Staff. Front Public Health 2017; 5:15. [PMID: 28243586 PMCID: PMC5303710 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2017.00015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 01/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Capacity building approaches are useful in large-scale community-based health promotion interventions. However, models to guide and evaluate capacity building among social service agency staff in community settings are rare in the literature. This paper describes the development and evaluation of a 1-day (7 h) train-the-trainer (TTT) workshop for the "Enhancing Family Well-Being Project". The workshop aimed at equipping staff from different community agencies with the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and evaluate positive psychology-based interventions for their clients in Sham Shui Po, an over-crowded and low-income district in Hong Kong. METHODS The current TTT extended and improved on our previous successful model by adding research and evaluation methods (including the Logic Model, process evaluation, and randomized controlled trial), which are important to plan and evaluate the community interventions. Evaluation of the TTT was guided by the Integrated Model of Training Evaluation and Effectiveness (IMTEE), with quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative data were collected from pretraining (T1), post-training (T2), and 6-month (T3) and 12-month (T4) follow-up surveys. Qualitative data were collected from four focus groups of agency staff after the intervention. RESULTS Ninety-three staff from 30 community agencies attended the training, and 90 completed the baseline survey. Eighty-eight, 63, and 57 staff performed the evaluations at T2, T3, and T4, respectively. Agency staff were satisfied with the TTT. Immediate enhancement of knowledge, self-efficacy, and positive attitudes toward the training content was found at T2 (Cohen's d ranged from 0.24 to 1.22, all p < 0.05). Enhancement of knowledge of all training contents persisted at T3 and T4 (Cohen's d ranged from 0.34 to 0.63, all p < 0.05). Enhancement of self-efficacy in the use of positive psychology in intervention design persisted at T3 (Cohen's d = 0.22, p = 0.04). The skills learned were utilized to plan and develop subsequent interventions. Twenty-nine interventions were successfully designed and implemented by the agency staff, and delivered to 1,586 participants. The agency staff indicated their intention to utilize the skills they had learned for other interventions (score ≥4 out of 6) and to share these skills with their colleagues. Qualitative feedbacks from 23 agency staff supported the quantitative results. CONCLUSION Our brief TTT was effectively delivered to a large number of agency staff and showed effects that persisted up to 12 months. Our training and evaluation models may offer a template for capacity building among social service agency staff for community brief, universal family health promotion interventions in diverse settings.
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- Qianling Zhou
- School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern, Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
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- School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Kreuter MW, Wang ML. From Evidence to Impact: Recommendations for a Dissemination Support System. New Dir Child Adolesc Dev 2016; 2015:11-23. [PMID: 26375188 DOI: 10.1002/cad.20110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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While finding effective solutions to child and adolescent health problems is very much a scientific endeavor, getting those solutions into widespread practice largely is not. This paper applies lessons from business and engineering to highlight the shortcomings of current approaches to science translation. In challenging the status quo, the paper introduces and defends three propositions: that many evidence-based programs are not worth disseminating; most research-tested versions of programs are not ready for widespread use; and most intervention developers and testers make poor disseminators. These propositions provide the basis for recommending three components of an enhanced dissemination support system, and the conceptualization of a new model to disseminate evidence-based solutions to promote child and adolescent health.
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- Matthew W Kreuter
- Brown School of Washington University, St. Louis.,Health Communication Research Laboratory
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health.,Harvard School of Public Health
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Mejia A, Ulph F, Calam R. Preventing interpersonal violence in Panama: is a parenting intervention developed in Australia culturally appropriate? Int J Public Health 2016; 61:915-922. [PMID: 27572685 PMCID: PMC5075342 DOI: 10.1007/s00038-016-0874-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2015] [Revised: 07/22/2016] [Accepted: 08/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To explore cultural appropriateness of a transported parenting intervention in Panama. METHODS Panamanian parents (n = 25) were interviewed after participation in an Australian parenting intervention. A thematic analysis was conducted to interpret qualitative data. RESULTS Three themes emerged; cultural context, appropriateness of the intervention, and development of support networks. In terms of cultural context, parents described economic difficulties, living in a dangerous world, struggling to balance parenting and work, and using aggressive communication patterns. In terms of appropriateness of the intervention, they rated materials as appropriate, although suggested modifications to its delivery by including children and teachers in the training. Finally, parents commented that the intervention prompted the development of social networks within their communities. CONCLUSIONS Overall, parents considered a transported parenting intervention as appropriate to their local needs. This study might be useful to local governments and international funders in charge of deciding whether transporting parenting interventions North to South as a strategy for violence prevention would be respectful of local needs. Our findings cannot be generalized beyond Panama, but the methodology can be replicated to answer this question in other settings.
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- Anilena Mejia
- Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Servicios de Alta Tecnología INDICASAT AIP, Panama City, Panama
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Zochonis Building, Brunswick Street, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.
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- Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Zochonis Building, Brunswick Street, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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McCabe-Beane JE, Segre LS, Perkhounkova Y, Stuart S, O’Hara MW. The identification of severity ranges for the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. J Reprod Infant Psychol 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/02646838.2016.1141346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Lai AY, Mui MW, Wan A, Stewart SM, Yew C, Lam TH, Chan SS. Development and Two-Year Follow-Up Evaluation of a Training Workshop for the Large Preventive Positive Psychology Happy Family Kitchen Project in Hong Kong. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0147712. [PMID: 26808541 PMCID: PMC4726595 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0147712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2015] [Accepted: 01/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Evidence-based practice and capacity-building approaches are essential for large-scale health promotion interventions. However, there are few models in the literature to guide and evaluate training of social service workers in community settings. This paper presents the development and evaluation of the “train-the-trainer” workshop (TTT) for the first large scale, community-based, family intervention projects, entitled “Happy Family Kitchen Project” (HFK) under the FAMILY project, a Hong Kong Jockey Club Initiative for a Harmonious Society. The workshop aimed to enhance social workers’ competence and performance in applying positive psychology constructs in their family interventions under HFK to improve family well-being of the community they served. The two-day TTT was developed and implemented by a multidisciplinary team in partnership with community agencies to 50 social workers (64% women). It focused on the enhancement of knowledge, attitude, and practice of five specific positive psychology themes, which were the basis for the subsequent development of the 23 family interventions for 1419 participants. Acceptability and applicability were enhanced by completing a needs assessment prior to the training. The TTT was evaluated by trainees’ reactions to the training content and design, changes in learners (trainees) and benefits to the service organizations. Focus group interviews to evaluate the workshop at three months after the training, and questionnaire survey at pre-training, immediately after, six months, one year and two years after training were conducted. There were statistically significant increases with large to moderate effect size in perceived knowledge, self-efficacy and practice after training, which sustained to 2-year follow-up. Furthermore, there were statistically significant improvements in family communication and well-being of the participants in the HFK interventions they implemented after training. This paper offers a practical example of development, implementation and model-based evaluation of training programs, which may be helpful to others seeking to develop such programs in diverse communities.
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- Agnes Y. Lai
- School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States of America
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- United Centre of Emotional Health and Positive Living, United Christian Nethersole Community Health Service, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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What does it mean when we screen? A closer examination of perinatal depression and psychosocial risk screening within one MCH home visiting program. Matern Child Health J 2014; 18:765-71. [PMID: 23793488 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-013-1317-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Perinatal depression screening has become an imperative for maternal and child health (MCH) home visitation programs. However, contextual life experiences and situational life stress may be equally important in determining program response. As one component of a larger research study with an urban MCH home visitation program, we examined the results from multiple measures of depression and anxiety symptoms, social support and stressful life events in a sample of 30 newly enrolled program participants. We compared commonly used tools in identifying women who were "at risk" for perinatal depression. The analysis used published and agency practice cut-off scores, examined correlations between measures, and reflected on the role of stressful life events in this assessment. In this low-income, predominantly African-American sample, the assessed tools were inconsistent in identifying "at risk" women for perinatal depression, ranging from 22 % (Edinburgh Perinatal Depression Scale) to 75 % (Center for Epidemiological Studies, Depression Scale) depending on the instrument. Depression and anxiety were correlated across most measures, although provider-collected data did not correlate as anticipated with other measures. The combination of screening for perinatal depression and stressful life events offered an additional perspective on possible symptom alleviation and psychosocial intervention that could occur within the home visiting program. Our experience suggests that introducing a brief inventory of stressful life events accompanying perinatal depression screening allowed for a more comprehensive understanding of women's experiences than perinatal depression screening alone. We encourage psychosocial risk screening which integrates assessment of social support, stressful life events and perinatal depression symptoms.
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Segre LS, Brock RL, O'Hara MW. Depression treatment for impoverished mothers by point-of-care providers: A randomized controlled trial. J Consult Clin Psychol 2014; 83:314-24. [PMID: 25486371 DOI: 10.1037/a0038495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Depression in low-income, ethnic-minority women of childbearing age is prevalent and compromises infant and child development. Yet numerous barriers prevent treatment delivery. Listening Visits (LV), an empirically supported intervention developed for delivery by British home-visiting nurses, could address this unmet mental health need. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluated the effectiveness of LV delivered at a woman's usual point-of-care, including home visits or an ob-gyn office. METHOD Listening Visits were delivered to depressed pregnant women or mothers of young children by their point-of-care provider (e.g., home visitor or physician's assistant), all of whom had low levels of prior counseling experience. Three quarters of the study's participants were low-income. Of those who reported ethnicity, all identified themselves as minorities. Participants from 4 study sites (N = 66) were randomized in a 2:1 ratio, to LV or a wait-list control group (WLC). Assessments, conducted at baseline and 8 weeks, evaluated depression, quality of life, and treatment satisfaction. RESULTS Depressive severity, depressive symptoms, and quality of life significantly improved among LV recipients as compared with women receiving standard social/health services. Women valued LV as evidenced by their high attendance rates and treatment satisfaction ratings. CONCLUSIONS In a stepped model of depression care, LV can provide an accessible, acceptable, and effective first-line treatment option for at-risk women who otherwise are unlikely to receive treatment. (PsycINFO Database Record
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Segre LS, Pollack LO, Brock RL, Andrew JR, O'Hara MW. Depression screening on a maternity unit: a mixed-methods evaluation of nurses' views and implementation strategies. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2014; 35:444-54. [PMID: 24857528 DOI: 10.3109/01612840.2013.879358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Postpartum women often suffer clinically significant depressive symptoms, a problem addressed by nurse-delivered screening programs. In the past, success of these identification programs was measured in terms of screening rates; however, merely evaluating the screening rate does little to inform how to implement depression screening in clinical practice. This article describes the experiences of nurses in implementing depression screening on a maternity unit. We evaluate the practice qualitatively, by asking nurses to describe their screening strategies and their views about implementation, as well as quantitatively by assessing their screening rates and the number of women identified. Utilizing a framework of program evaluation, 20 maternity unit nurses completed qualitative assessments investigating their day-to-day experiences with this practice. To include the perspectives of nurses that declined to participate in qualitative assessments, 14 additional maternity unit nurses completed a brief survey assessing their views. We also assessed screening rates, defined as the number of women screened divided by the number eligible for screening. Maternity unit nurses viewed depression screening positively and were able to screen patients in relatively few steps, which they implemented using strategies they had developed themselves. Despite nurses' ongoing concern about finding time to screen, they achieved high screening rates and, with one exception, indicated they would opt to continue voluntarily. Depression screening on the maternity unit is feasible and embraced by attending nurses. The clinical strategies used to implement screening are extensively described and provide a basis for implementation in other settings that serve perinatal women.
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- Lisa S Segre
- University of Iowa, College of Nursing, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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Perinatal depression: a review of US legislation and law. Arch Womens Ment Health 2013; 16:259-70. [PMID: 23740222 PMCID: PMC3725295 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-013-0359-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2012] [Accepted: 05/20/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Accumulating research documenting the prevalence and negative effects of perinatal depression, together with highly publicized tragic critical incidents of suicide and filicide by mothers with postpartum psychosis, have fueled a continuum of legislation. Specialists in perinatal mental health should recognize how their work influences legislative initiatives and penal codes, and take this into consideration when developing perinatal services and research. Yet, without legal expertise, the status of legislative initiatives can be confusing. To address this shortfall, we assembled an interdisciplinary team of academics specializing in law, as well as perinatal mental health, to summarize these issues. This review presents the relevant federal and state legislation and summarizes the criminal codes that governed the court decisions on cases in which a mother committed filicide because of postpartum psychosis. Moreover, the review aims to help researchers and providers who specialize in perinatal depression understand their role in this legal landscape.
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Segre LS, O'Hara MW, Fisher SD. Perinatal depression screening in healthy start: an evaluation of the acceptability of technical assistance consultation. Community Ment Health J 2013; 49:407-11. [PMID: 22451017 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-012-9508-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2011] [Accepted: 03/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In 2001, Healthy Start was required to screen for maternal depression. To support this mandate, technical assistance (TA) consultations were provided to eleven programs. Participant evaluations assessed TA recipients' views, a foundational level of program evaluation. Staff evaluated TA presentations immediately; and directors assessed its helpfulness in a 6-month and a 5-year follow-up. Staff believed their knowledge increased significantly; the majority rated TA presentations as "useful" to "very useful." Most directors rated TA as "useful" or "very useful" in achieving TA goals, reported having "few" or "no" obstacles in screening, and rated staff as "willing" or "very willing" to screen. A range of educational programs have been developed to assist the implementation of maternal depression screening. The current evaluation indicates that diverse types of programs held positive views of TA consultation and believed it was effective. The success of the method argues for further development.
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- Lisa S Segre
- College of Nursing, University of Iowa, Nursing Building, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.
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Walker LO, Im EO, Tyler DO. Maternal health needs and interest in screening for depression and health behaviors during pediatric visits. J Pediatr Health Care 2013; 27:267-77. [PMID: 22240267 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2011.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2011] [Revised: 10/05/2011] [Accepted: 11/17/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Our aims were to assess postpartum health care barriers; health status (including depression and health behaviors); missed opportunities to discuss maternal health at health visits; acceptability of maternal screening in pediatric settings; and association of these variables with income level and race/ethnicity. METHOD A mail survey was used with names randomly drawn from birth files and balanced for race/ethnicity and income level. RESULTS The adjusted response rate was 27.6%, with 41% reporting one or more health care barrier(s), 22% screening positive for depression, and 30% screening positive for alcohol abuse. Women of lower income were eight times more likely than those of higher income to have health care barriers (adjusted odds ratio = 8.15; 95% confidence interval: 3.60, 18.44). Missed discussions of postpartum depression or behavioral health during pediatric or other health care visits ranged from 26% to 79%. Acceptability of discussing topics, including depression, smoking, and alcohol use at pediatric care visits generally exceeded 85%. DISCUSSION Postpartum women experienced income-associated barriers to health care and generally had favorable views about maternal screening in pediatric settings.
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- Lorraine O Walker
- School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78701, USA.
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Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common and serious mental health problem that is associated with maternal suffering and numerous negative consequences for offspring. The first six months after delivery may represent a high-risk time for depression. Estimates of prevalence range from 13% to 19%. Risk factors mirror those typically found with major depression, with the exception of postpartum-specific factors such as sensitivity to hormone changes. Controlled trials of psychological interventions have validated a variety of individual and group interventions. Medication often leads to depression improvement, but in controlled trials there are often no significant differences in outcomes between patients in the medication condition and those in placebo or active control conditions. Reviews converge on recommendations for particular antidepressant medications for use while breastfeeding. Prevention of PPD appears to be feasible and effective. Finally, there is a growing movement to integrate mental health screening into routine primary care for pregnant and postpartum women and to follow up this screening with treatment or referral and with follow-up care. Research and clinical recommendations are made throughout this review.
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- Michael W O'Hara
- Department of Psychology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA.
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Design and implementation of an integrated, continuous evaluation, and quality improvement system for a state-based home-visiting program. Matern Child Health J 2012; 16:1385-400. [PMID: 22246713 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-011-0906-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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To describe the design and implementation of an evaluation system to facilitate continuous quality improvement (CQI) and scientific evaluation in a statewide home visiting program, and to provide a summary of the system's progress in meeting intended outputs and short-term outcomes. Help Us Grow Successfully (HUGS) is a statewide home visiting program that provides services to at-risk pregnant/post-partum women, children (0-5 years), and their families. The program goals are to improve parenting skills and connect families to needed services and thus improve the health of the service population. The evaluation system is designed to: (1) integrate evaluation into daily workflow; (2) utilize standardized screening and evaluation tools; (3) facilitate a culture of CQI in program management; and, (4) facilitate scientifically rigorous evaluations. The review of the system's design and implementation occurred through a formative evaluation process (reach, dose, and fidelity). Data was collected through electronic and paper surveys, administrative data, and notes from management meetings, and medical chart review. In the design phase, four process and forty outcome measures were selected and are tracked using standardized screening and monitoring tools. During implementation, the reach and dose of training were adequate to successfully launch the evaluation/CQI system. All staff (n = 165) use the system for management of families; the supervisors (n = 18) use the system to track routine program activities. Data quality and availability is sufficient to support periodic program reviews at the region and state level. In the first 7 months, the HUGS evaluation system tracked 3,794 families (7,937 individuals). System use and acceptance is high. A successful implementation of a structured evaluation system with a strong CQI component is feasible in an existing, large statewide program. The evaluation/CQI system is an effective mechanism to drive modest change in management of the program.
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Do patient characteristics, prenatal care setting, and method of payment matter when it comes to provider-patient conversations on perinatal mood? Matern Child Health J 2012; 16:1102-12. [PMID: 21681636 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-011-0835-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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To examine factors associated with provider-patient conversations regarding prenatal and postpartum depressed mood. This study included 3,597 White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian/Pacific Islander NYC resident women who completed the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) survey from 2004-2007, a population-based assessment of patient and health care characteristics. Social determinants including race, nativity, maternal age, prenatal health care setting, and payment type were associated with patient report of having had a conversation about perinatal mood with their provider. Compared to Whites, Asian/Pacific Islanders were less likely to have this conversation (OR = 0.7, CI = 0.5-0.9). Older (OR = 0.6, CI = 0.4-0.9), non-US born (OR = 0.6, CI = 0.5-0.8), and women receiving care from a private doctor or HMO clinic (OR = 0.7, CI = 0.6-0.9) were less likely to have this conversation compared to their respective counterparts. Those who paid for their prenatal care primarily through personal income or through an expanded Medicaid program for prenatal care compared to those who did not were more likely to have had a conversation about mood with their providers. Health care providers and public health advocates should be aware that non-US born women were less likely to have conversations about mood than US born women. However, young mothers shown to be at risk for perinatal depression were more likely to have these conversations compared to older women. Protocols for assessing and educating patients about perinatal mood should be evaluated to improve conversation rates for those receiving care through private doctors and managed care organizations. Income and prenatal care assistance funds may play separate and important roles in provider-patient conversations.
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Price SK, Corder-Mabe J, Austin K. Perinatal depression screening and intervention: enhancing health provider involvement. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2012; 21:447-55. [PMID: 22309209 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2011.3172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The authors of this study collaborated in the analysis of public health survey data in order to inform future statewide interventions that could systematically enhance depression screening and mental health service use for women of reproductive age. The primary objective of the study was to empirically inform and test the program theory components of a motivational interviewing intervention that we anticipate will guide statewide practice and policy priorities. METHODS Data were examined from a survey of healthcare practitioners statewide (n=1498) regarding their practices with and perceptions of perinatal depression care for women. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to measure two latent constructs: health provider confidence in the ability to diagnose and treat and the importance placed on screening and treatment. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test a program theory supporting motivational interviewing using a model implied relationship between confidence and importance on screening and treatment/referral practices. RESULTS The data fit the model; the model provisionally supports motivational interviewing as an intervention influencing provider attitudes and practices surrounding perinatal depression screening and treatment/referral. CONCLUSIONS Ultimately, study findings support statewide public health efforts to expand the role of health providers in recognizing and responding to perinatal depression and suggest that motivational interviewing techniques that augment importance and confidence may lead to enhanced screening and referral/treatment outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women.
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- Sarah Kye Price
- School of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284, USA.
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