A Prospective Study of Social Needs Associated with Mental Health Among Postpartum Patients Living in Underserved Communities.

Ashlyn Lafferty Elaine L DuryeaRobert MartinLisa MoseleyMelissa LopezDonald D McIntireCatherine Y SpongDavid Bryan Nelson

Published in: American journal of perinatology (2023)

Among postpartum individuals in underserved communities, social needs correlate with higher depression and anxiety screening scores. This highlights the need to address social needs to improve maternal mental health.

Keyphrases

mental health
end stage renal disease
mental illness
healthcare
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
pregnant women
body mass index
weight loss
patient reported