Postpartum Depression : Who Gets Help ? Results from the Colorado , New York , and North Carolina PRAMS Surveys
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چکیده
Previous studies estimate that about 10 to 15 percent of mothers suffer from postpartum depression, yet for many of these mothers their depression remains unrecognized and untreated.1-3 The few studies that have examined helpseeking among mothers with postpartum depression show that the majority of these mothers do not seek help from any source and only about 20 percent consult a health professional.4 The reluctance of mothers to acknowledge their emotional difficulties after childbirth, or mistaken beliefs about the cause of their depression, are some of the reasons why many mothers choose not to seek help.5-6
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