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Maternal Depression in Home Visitation: A Systematic Review.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center & University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229, United States.
Aggression and Violent Behavior (impact factor: 1.95). 05/2010; 15(3):191-200. DOI:10.1016/j.avb.2009.12.002 pp.191-200
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ABSTRACT Depression is prevalent in new mothers and has been shown to have profound negative impacts on parenting, maternal life course, and child development. High rates of maternal depression have been found in home visitation, a widely disseminated prevention approach for high risk mothers and their children. This paper reviews the emerging literature on the prevalence, impact, and treatment of depression in the context of home visitation. Findings are synthesized and methodological and design limitations are considered in interpretation of results. Promising approaches to addressing maternal depression and supporting home visitors in working with this clinical population are described. Recommendations for research and practice are offered that build upon the strong foundation of current efforts in this area.

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Keywords

child development
 
clinical population
 
current efforts
 
design limitations
 
disseminated prevention approach
 
home visitors
 
maternal depression
 
maternal life course
 
new mothers
 
paper reviews
 
profound negative impacts
 
risk mothers
 
strong foundation