Perinatal mental health screening for women of refugee background: Addressing a major gap in pregnancy care

Research library / Peer-reviewed study

Written by

Willey SM, Gibson ME, Blackmore R et al.

Year

2023

Place

VIC

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In plain English

A study at a Melbourne antenatal clinic tested screening pregnant women from refugee backgrounds for depression and anxiety using English or translated tools. It compared how well screening picked up problems against routine care.

Topics

• Interpreters and language
• Refugees and asylum seekers
• Service access and use
• Women

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