TY - JOUR PY - 2004// TI - Pediatricians' views of postpartum depression: a self-administered survey JO - Archives of women's mental health A1 - Wiley, C. C. A1 - Burke, G. S. A1 - Gill, P. A. A1 - Law, N. E. SP - 231 EP - 236 VL - 7 IS - 4 N2 - 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 <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.

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