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Date of Award
Spring 2023
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Elizabeth Masten
Abstract
Postpartum depression is a worldwide phenomenon that affects about 10 to 20% of women within the first year of delivery. During the 12 months following delivery, about 85% of mothers experience a mood disturbance2. The importance of evaluating and managing postpartum depression is crucial as untreated postpartum depression can lead to a significant risk of morbidity for the child as well as the mother of the child3. Despite the remarkable prevalence of this diagnosis throughout cultures, the screening process for PPD is routinely missed, and the management is frequently incomplete for various reasons3. This phenomenon is exacerbated in minority populations such as South Asian women.
Recommended Citation
Chadha, Gujri, "Evaluation and Management of Postpartum Depression in South Asian Women" (2023). Capstone Showcase. 58.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2023/pa/58
Additional Files
Gujri Chadha Capstone Video.mp4 (14740 kB)Capstone video Gujri Chadha - Postpartum Depression in South Asian Women
Evaluation and Management of Postpartum Depression in South Asian.pdf (124 kB)
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Evaluation and Management of Postpartum Depression in South Asian Women
Postpartum depression is a worldwide phenomenon that affects about 10 to 20% of women within the first year of delivery. During the 12 months following delivery, about 85% of mothers experience a mood disturbance2. The importance of evaluating and managing postpartum depression is crucial as untreated postpartum depression can lead to a significant risk of morbidity for the child as well as the mother of the child3. Despite the remarkable prevalence of this diagnosis throughout cultures, the screening process for PPD is routinely missed, and the management is frequently incomplete for various reasons3. This phenomenon is exacerbated in minority populations such as South Asian women.