@article{ref1,
title="Mental health during pregnancy: a study comparing Asian, Caucasian and Native Hawaiian women",
journal="Maternal and child health journal",
year="2007",
author="Goebert, Deborah A. and Morland, Leslie and Frattarelli, LeighAnn and Onoye, Jane and Matsu, Courteney",
volume="11",
number="3",
pages="249-255",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: This study examines perinatal mental health issues, ethnic differences, and comorbidity among pregnant women in Hawaii. METHODS: Eighty-four participants were recruited from women, ages 18-35, seeking prenatal care on Oahu. They were interviewed at their initial prenatal visit about substance use, depression, and anxiety. RESULTS: Sixty-one percent of women screened positive for at least one mental health issue. Thirteen percent of all pregnant women reported drinking during pregnancy with 5% reporting problem drinking, 15% reported smoking cigarettes on a regular basis, 5% of pregnant women had probable depression, and 13% of pregnant women had probable anxiety. Significant ethnic differences were found in cigarette smoking, with the highest rate among Native Hawaiian women (35%). Native Hawaiian women were also more likely to binge drink. CONCLUSION: Given the high rates of potential mental health issues in our sample, our findings highlight the importance of screening and treatment for mental health issues early in pregnancy in Hawaii.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1092-7875",
doi="10.1007/s10995-006-0165-0",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10995-006-0165-0"
}