Altered Perceptions of Personal Control About Retained Weight and Depressive Symptoms in Low-Income Postpartum Women

作者：Sterling Bobbie Sue; Fowles Eileen R^*; Garcia Alexandra A; Jenkins Sandra K; Wilkinson Susan; Kim Minseong; Kim Sunghun; Latimer Lara; Walker Lorraine O

来源：Journal of Community Health Nursing, 2009, 26(3): 143-157.

DOI：10.1080/07370010903034524

Postpartum weight retention and depressive symptoms have a high prevalence among low income women. This qualitative study describes low-income women's experiences of weight changes and depressive symptoms during the late postpartum period. Women (n = 25) who were either overweight or had depressive symptoms, or both, at 12 months postpartum participated in an ethnically-congruent focus group. Women's experiences indicated altered personal control related to retained postpartum weight and depressive feelings. Retained weight negatively affected self-esteem and family functioning. Depression left women feeling isolated yet reluctant to seek help. These findings could provide the basis for health promotion interventions relevant to this population.

• 出版日期2009