Interprofessional healthcare team knowledge of post-adoption depression in adoptive mothers

Other Titles

Maternal health in adoptive mothers

Abstract

In the United States, postpartum depression (PPD) prevalence is 10-15%. Literature suggests a similar pattern exists in adoptive mothers. This phenomenon is known as post-adoption depression (PAD). This project sought to identify knowledge of post-adoption depression of the team working with adoptive mothers.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Valerie F. Burris

Author Details

Valerie F. Burris, DNP, Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Ashland University, Mansfield, Ohio, USA

Sigma Membership

Epsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

Ashland University, Mansfield, Ohio, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Assessment and Screening, Interprofessional Health Care Team, Post-adoption Depression

Recommended Citation

Burris, Valerie F., "Interprofessional healthcare team knowledge of post-adoption depression in adoptive mothers" (2017). Convention. 104.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/104

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Acquisition

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