@article{ref1,
title="Pediatricians' views of postpartum depression: a self-administered survey",
journal="Archives of women's mental health",
year="2004",
author="Wiley, C. C. and Burke, G. S. and Gill, P. A. and Law, N. E.",
volume="7",
number="4",
pages="231-236",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To assess pediatricians' knowledge and views about postpartum depression (PPD). METHOD: Self-administered survey of a nationwide random sample of general pediatricians. RESULTS: Of 1200 eligible pediatricians sampled, 389 responded (32%). Half of pediatricians (49%) reported little or no education about PPD. Many respondents (51%) underestimated the overall incidence of PPD. Most pediatricians (80%) estimated the incidence in their practice as less than the published incidence. Few pediatricians felt confident they would recognize PPD (31%). Pediatricians were rarely familiar with available screening tools (7%). Many pediatricians (51%) felt screening was feasible in their practices. In logistic regression analysis, intent to begin screening was independently associated with &lt;6 years in practice, positive view of feasibility and greater awareness of PPD. CONCLUSIONS: Pediatricians sampled have limited awareness of PPD and are unfamiliar with screening tools. Efforts to involve pediatricians in screening should address these knowledge barriers.   <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1434-1816",
doi="10.1007/s00737-004-0058-4",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00737-004-0058-4"
}