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Healthy Start Southeast Chicago: Outcomes of prenatal and postpartum depression and other mental health screenings and referrals
Methods: Prenatal and postpartum participants (n=4674) data was abstracted from Electronic Medical Records (EMS), case manager’s intake forms and logbooks. Five year evaluation (2009-2013) using time- series method was used to assess impact of depression (Edinburgh Maternal Depression) and mental health screening, counseling and referral on early detection and treatment. Descriptive data analysis was performed on all data using SPSS version 11.0.
Results: Receiving screening and counseling (99.6%) for depression and other mental health issues during pregnancy lead to early detection of symptoms and provision of referrals (16.3% vs. 2.1%) for treatment to participants. Postpartum screening and counseling (86.4%) for depression and other mental health issues further improves early detection and referrals for treatment (4.5% vs. 0 .5%) and affords them adequate disease management and treatment opportunity.
Conclusion: Screening participants for depression and other mental health issues during prenatal and postpartum period provides participants with access to needed services required for early detection and treatment. Addressing the determinants of postpartum depression and mental health issues through counseling, referral and treatment improves maternal and child health.
Learning Areas:
Conduct evaluation related to programs, research, and other areas of practiceLearning Objectives:
Evaluate the impact of prenatal and postpartum depression and mental health screening on healthy start southeast Chicago participants
Keyword(s): Maternal and Child Health, Depression
Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have a Bachelors of Science (B.Sc) in Biotechnology and Biochemistry and Masters of Science (M.Sc) in Medical Biochemistry. I also recently earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with (GPA 4.0) from Chicago State University. As a Research Specialist for Healthcare Consortium of Illinois under the Healthy Start Southeast Chicago program, I worked with the evaluator to assess the impact of Healthy Start Southeast Chicago program on maternal and child health outcomes.
Any relevant financial relationships? No
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