title: Barriers to and Facilitators of Perinatal Depression Screening.
abstract: Depression is a significant health issue for women of reproductive age. A number of professional organizations have issued guidance regarding perinatal depression screening. However, some health care providers are reluctant to screen women. This column takes a second look at two recent research studies in which investigators examined the barriers to and facilitators of perinatal depression screening.
authors.forename: Allyssa L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Harris
mesh_terms: D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000600:supply & distribution; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D018743:Perinatal Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D011247:Pregnancy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: depression; depression screening; perinatal depression