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incidence of depression in non-pregnant women Correct Answer-8-10%
with a 16-20% lifetime risk
Incidence of depression in pregnant women Correct Answer-9-13%
incidence of depression in postpartum women Correct Answer-9-30%
baby blues occurs how frequently Correct Answer-8/10 or 80% of
postpartum women
postpartum depression occurs how frequently Correct Answer-15-20%
Postpartum psychosis occurs how frequently Correct Answer-0.1-0.3%
what is included in an assessment for postpartum depression Correct
Answer--listen to woman
-advise
-observe for behavioral changes
-screen using objective tools
-invite/involve partner or family
,what can you do as a nurse for prevention of post partum depression at
the PRIMARY level Correct Answer--preventative education related to
depression
-prior to, during and after pregnancy
The etiology of depression is pregnancy is ____________ Correct
Answer-unclear
what may depression in pregnancy be related to? Correct Answer--
hormonal shifts
-neuroendocrine changes
-psychosocial adjustments
Pregnancy can create a "confusing" picture for diagnosing depression
because... Correct Answer--anxiety is "normal"
-poor sleep is "normal"
-weight changes are blamed on pregnancy
Risk factors for developing depression IN pregnancy Correct Answer--
single status
-marital instability
-poor social support
-adverse life events
-unplanned pregnancy
-ambivalence towards pregnancy
, -low socioeconomic status
-uninsured status
-personal/family history of depression
-discontinuing or decreasing antidepressant meds
African Americans and Hispanic people have a ___________ chance of
developing depression in pregnancy Correct Answer-INCREASED
Untreated depression in pregnancy can lead to Correct
Answer--pain/suffering
-"robbed of joy"
-poor appetite/nutrition
-weight gain/loss
-self medication
-impaired judgement
-noncompliance with prenatal care (LBW and preterm labor/birth
-anxiety
-insomnia
when is the optimal time for screening for depression in pregnancy
Correct Answer--early, frequent contact with healthcare providers
does research show that women want or don't want to have their care
provider ask how they are emotionally? Correct Answer-WANT
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