Preferences for mental health treatment for post-partum depression among new mothers
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Background: The prevalence rate of postpartum depression (PPD) is 9 to 17% among mothers, with higher rates among low income and immigrant populations. Due to the negative effects of PPD symptoms on both the mother and baby, treating mothers with depression symptoms is of great importance. This study examined treatment preferences for PPD among Israeli mothers with and without PPD symptoms, specifically focusing on treatment centers, type of professional and mode of treatment, to help develop relevant policies to promote the health of mothers by reaching a deeper understanding of their preferences. Methods: 1000 mothers who attended Maternal Child Health Clinics (MCHCs) in Israel for their infant’s first medical exam participated in a cross-sectional survey. Results: In this sample, 8.4% of the participants suffered from PPD. Mothers with PPD compared to those without symptoms had lower economic status, were more likely to be single, to be first-time mothers, have an unemployed partner and to have immigrated to Israel. Mothers with PPD preferred private mental health practice and community treatment centers by mental healthcare professionals. They also preferred group interventions and personal psychotherapy rather than technology-based interventions. Conclusions: The study findings support the formulation of mother-sensitive health policies based on understanding mothers’ preferences, and thus, help prepare treatment alternatives that will suit different groups of mothers with PPD, for the benefit of mothers, newborns, and families. Disseminating the results of this study among professionals as part of professional training, can promote appropriate treatment facilities and modes of care for mothers with PPD.
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There is a gap between women's preferences and available services for postpartum depression care in Israel.
“The preferred professionals were psychologists, alternative therapists and family physicians, underscoring a gap between women’s preferences and available services [17].”
From Challenges in diagnosing and treating postpartum depression in the primary care Setting- a qualitative study (2025) · cites this paper as [17]
The Results (page unavailable) identify psychologists, alternative therapists, and family physicians as the preferred professionals. The Study measures section says the questionnaire reflected treatment options available in Israel, but the paper does not compare those preferences with service availability or establish the claimed gap. (LLM, conf=0.86)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measuredThe preferred professionals for Israeli mothers with postpartum depression symptoms were psychologists, alternative therapists, and family physicians.
“The preferred professionals were psychologists, alternative therapists and family physicians, underscoring a gap between women’s preferences and available services [17].”
From Challenges in diagnosing and treating postpartum depression in the primary care Setting- a qualitative study (2025) · cites this paper as [17]
Simhi et al. found that Israeli mothers with postpartum depression symptoms preferred psychotherapy and community-based care over pharmacological or digital interventions.
“Simhi et al. examined treatment preferences among 1,000 Israeli mothers and found that those with PPD symptoms preferred psychotherapy and community-based care over pharmacological or digital interventions.”
From Challenges in diagnosing and treating postpartum depression in the primary care Setting- a qualitative study (2025) · cites this paper as [17]
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- Authors
- Simhi, M., Sarid, O., & Cwikel, J.
- Affiliations
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (IL)
- Corresponding author
- Simhi, Meital
- Venue
- Israel Journal of Health Policy Research
- Published
- 2019-12
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 84-84
- ISSN
- 2045-4015 (ISSN-L)
- PMC
- PMC6894496
- OpenAlex
- W2994573068
- Cited by
- 48
- References
- 13
- Citations by year
- 2026: 2 · 2025: 7 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 12 · 2022: 7 · 2021: 8 · 2020: 5
- FWCI
- 4.49
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- diamond
- doi.org
- Licence
- Locations
- Israel Journal of Health Policy Research (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
- Funders
- Israel National Institute for Health Services Research (Grant 46/2013/R)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Keywords
- postpartum depression, treatment preferences, postpartum women, mental health services, group intervention, psychotherapy, technology-based interventions, maternal health policy, immigrant mothers, low-income mothers
- MeSH terms
- Economic Status, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Israel, Maternal-Child Health Centers, Mothers, Surveys and Questionnaires, Case-Control Studies, Depression, Postpartum, Patient Preference
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