Perinatal Women’s Views of Pharmacist-Delivered Perinatal Depression Screening

A Qualitative Study

Bibliographic Data

ID15514435
AuthorsLily Pham (0000-0003-2892-7927, The University of Sydney, corresponding author), Rebekah J Moles (0000-0002-4043-6728, The University of Sydney), Claire L O’Reilly (0000-0001-6416-8150, The University of Sydney), Stephen Carter (0000-0002-4670-0884, The University of Sydney), Camille Raynes-Greenow (0000-0002-8802-6226, The University of Sydney), Timothy F Chen (0000-0003-4189-8403, The University of Sydney), Corina Raduescu (0000-0002-6281-9842, The University of Sydney), Sue Randall (0000-0003-2068-1432, The University of Sydney), Jacqueline Bloomfield (0000-0002-4376-0742, The University of Sydney), Clara Strowel (The University of Sydney), Andrea Murphy (0000-0001-5093-6681, Dalhousie University), David M Gardner (0000-0002-0980-6399, Dalhousie University), Sarira El‐Den (0000-0001-7500-3351, The University of Sydney)
Year2022
Volume19
Issue23
Pages16295-16295
Publication date2022-12-05
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph192316295
PMID36498368
OpenAlexW4311545749
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited45

Internationally, 20% of women experience perinatal depression (PND). Healthcare providers including general practitioners and midwives are critical in providing PND screening and support; however, the current workforce is unable to meet growing demands for PND care. As accessible and trusted primary healthcare professionals, pharmacists could provide PND care to complement existing services, thereby contributing to early detection and intervention. This study aimed to explore perinatal women's views of community pharmacist-delivered PND screening and care, with a focus on their attitudes towards and acceptability of PND screening implementation in community pharmacy. Semi-structured interviews with women ( n = 41) were undertaken, whereby interview data were transcribed verbatim and then inductively and thematically analysed. Five overarching themes emerged; "patient experience with existing PND support and screening services"; "familiarity with pharmacists' roles"; "pharmacist visibility in PND screening care"; "patient-pharmacist relationships" and "factors influencing service accessibility". Themes and subthemes were mapped to the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Findings highlight participants' generally positive attitudes towards community pharmacist-delivered PND screening and care, and the potential acceptability of such services provided pharmacists are trained and referral pathways are established. Addressing perceived barriers and facilitators would allow community pharmacist-delivered PND screening and care to support existing PND care models

Family medicine · Focus group · Health care · Pharmacist · Qualitative research · Referral · Workforce · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Pharmacy