title: [Barriers restricting postpartum depression treatment in Chile].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  In Chile, postpartum depression is a prevalent and disabling condition. Universal screening is available but has not been translated into better treatment rates, suggesting the existence of access barriers.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To describe access barriers to postpartum depression treatment in six primary health care clinics in Metropolitan Santiago, Chile.
  
  
  METHODS
  Twenty women with postpartum depression and 18 primary health care professionals were subjected to a semi-structured interview. A qualitative methodology based on Grounded Theory was used.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There are user associated barriers such as lack of knowledge about the disease, a negative conceptualization and rejection of available treatment options. There are also barriers associated with poor network support and some features of the health care system such as long waiting times and lack of coordination between clinical and administrative decisions.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Patient and provider related barriers restricting treatment of postpartum depression were identified.
authors.forename: Graciela
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rojas
authors.forename: María Pía
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Santelices
authors.forename: Pablo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Martínez
authors.forename: Alemka
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tomicic
authors.forename: Mahaira
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Reinel
authors.forename: Marcia
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Olhaberry
authors.forename: Mariane
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Krause
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002677:Chile; D019052:Depression, Postpartum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D066296:Grounded Theory; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008880:Midwifery / Q000193:education; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology*; D058007:Physicians, Primary Care / Q000193:education; D011320:Primary Health Care; D036301:Qualitative Research; D013997:Time Factors; D055815:Young Adult