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    Perinatal depression and screening among Aboriginal Australians in the Kimberley

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    Authors
    Kotz, J.
    Munns, Ailsa
    Marriott, R.
    Marley, J.
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Kotz, J. and Munns, A. and Marriott, R. and Marley, J. 2016. Perinatal depression and screening among Aboriginal Australians in the Kimberley. Contemporary Nurse. 52 (1): pp. 42-58.
    Source Title
    Contemporary Nurse
    DOI
    10.1080/10376178.2016.1198710
    School
    School of Nursing and Midwifery
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15569
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    PROBLEM: Adhoc culturally questionable perinatal mental-health screening among Aboriginal women in the Kimberley. BACKGROUND: Mental-health issues, substance abuse and suicide attempts are high among young Aboriginal women in Australia. There is no evidence that the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is effective or culturally safe. Screening practices are complicated by limited understanding of the complex cultural interface between Western and Aboriginal beliefs and notions about health and mental-health. QUESTION: What is the current context of perinatal mental-health screening practices among Aboriginal women in the Kimberley and what might be considered a culturally safe approach? METHODS: A review of the literature and exploration of current screening practices preceded community participatory action research (CPAR) of perinatal mental-health screening. RESULTS: More than 100 Kimberley women and 72 health practitioners contributed to this joint strategic body of work. Recommendations for practice include one single culturally appropriate Kimberley version of the EPDS.

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