Health Care For Women International, Volume 17, Issue 4 (1996). pp. 319-330.
Language:
English
Abstract:
Explored postpartum depression (PD) in 52 18–44 yr old postpartal Hmong women living in the US and the influence of cultural practices on PD. The ethnographic qualitative research method of face-to-face, in-depth interviewing was used, guided by the childbirth questionnaire focusing on health with emphasis on signs and symptoms of clinical depression. The qualitative data were analyzed using the sensitization method. In general, Ss did not report symptoms associated with PD. Results indicate that cultural beliefs and practices help Ss adjust to postpartum period. Whatever symptoms of depression the Ss reported were related to living in different culture, environment and using a language they were not accustomed to. Thus, the need for health providers to be bilingual and to be cognizant of the strength of the Hmong family support system and incorporate this system into interventions used with Hmong people are evident. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)