Latina Immigrants’ Cultural Beliefs About Postpartum Depression

McClain Sampson; Melissa I.M. Torres; Jacquelynn Duron; Michele Davidson

doi:10.1177/0886109917738745

Latina Immigrants’ Cultural Beliefs About Postpartum Depression

McClain Sampson, Melissa I.M. Torres, Jacquelynn Duron, Michele Davidson

College of Social Work

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Abstract

It is estimated that U.S. Latinas have a higher risk of developing postpartum depression (PPD) than the general population, with even higher risk among immigrant Latinas. We conducted three focus groups with immigrants from Mexico and Central America (19) inquiring about cultural messages regarding PPD. Groups were conducted in Spanish, and thematic analysis was used to uncover themes. Themes are presented within three categories: views of PPD, cultural messages and beliefs that prevent treatment seeking, and suggestions to promote treatment seeking. Community and family-led efforts to decrease stigma and normalize PPD are suggested.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	208-220
Number of pages	13
Journal	Affilia - Journal of Women and Social Work
Volume	33
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0886109917738745
State	Published - May 1 2018

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Keywords

Latin culture
Latinas
motherhood
postpartum depression
PPD

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Gender Studies
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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