%0 Journal Article
%T Refugee and Immigrant WomenĄŻs Experience of Postpartum Depression: A Meta
%A Carolyn L. Tobin
%A Cheryl Tatano Beck
%A Pam Di Napoli
%J Journal of Transcultural Nursing
%@ 1552-7832
%D 2018
%R 10.1177/1043659616686167
%X The aim of this work is to synthesize qualitative research on refugee and immigrant womenĄŻs experiences of postpartum depression (PPD) to gain insight into the unique needs of this group of women. This population is more at risk of developing PPD due to a complexity of issues including pre- and postmigratory stressors; however, there is currently little research on this topic available to health care providers and policy makers. Thirteen articles met inclusion criteria, and five themes emerged from the meta-synthesis: (a) suffering in solitude, (b) the invisible illness, (c) cultural conceptualizations, (d) barriers to help seeking, and (e) facilitators of help seeking. Conclusions suggest immigrant women with PPD may lack understanding of their condition, are often isolated, are alone, fear stigmatization, and risk being considered an unfit mother. Raising awareness with health care providers of the meaning of PPD for immigrant women is key to the provision of effective care
%K maternal/child
%K health disparities
%K psychiatric/mental health
%K transcultural health
%K womenĄŻs health
%K systematic reviews
%K refugees and asylum seekers
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1043659616686167