Postpartum Suicidal Ideation Among a Sample of Racially/Ethnically Diverse Women: Need for Socio-Cultural Competency in the Public Health Care System
Barnett, Kelsey W.
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Title
Postpartum Suicidal Ideation Among a Sample of Racially/Ethnically Diverse Women: Need for Socio-Cultural Competency in the Public Health Care System
Author(s)
Barnett, Kelsey W.
Issue Date
2018
Keyword(s)
Postpartum Suicidal Ideation
Suicidal Ideation
Postpartum Depression
Public Healthcare
Socio-Cultural Competency
Abstract
Postpartum suicidal ideation is a major public health concern. Several states have passed legislation mandating their health care providers screen for depression symptoms, including suicidal ideation, during the perinatal period. However, few studies report the prevalence of postpartum suicidal ideation among women from racially/ethnically diverse backgrounds. This study has unveiled a significantly high prevalence of immediate postpartum suicidal ideation among Asian American women. Literature suggests vast differences in cultural values between Eastern and Western societies and lack of training for medical providers in socio-cultural competence have contributed to this disproportionate result. Thus, education in socio-cultural competence for health care providers is encouraged in order to provide appropriate mental health support for mothers in need.
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