Perinatal Depression in Minority and Underserved Rural Women

Perinatal depression among ethnic minority women is an understudied area of research. More specifically, prior to conducting interventions among this particular population, an extensive understanding of this knowledge base is necessary. Moreover, we are more aware of the multiple interrelationships between depression and various physical diseases, as well as socio-economic conditions and lifestyles. This chapter will explore that knowledge base and offer suggestions for future studies through an approach of social cognitive theory and the investigation of a well-mixed tri-racial and bi-ethnic sample.