| Title |
Fender, Belinda_MSN_2023 |
| Alternative Title |
The Unseen Threat: Combatting Perinatal Depression and Anxiety |
| Creator |
Fender, Belinda |
| Collection Name |
Master of Nursing (MSN) |
| Description |
The following Masters of Nursing thesis develops a project aimed to outline the implementation of a preinatal depression and anxiety support group at an Air Force Base in the West. |
| Abstract |
Perinatal depression and anxiety (PNDA) conditions are major psychological issues affecting women during the beginning of pregnancy and up to one year following the birth of a child. Due to unique stressors stemming from the military lifestyle, the prevalence of PNDA is significantly higher within the Department of Defense (DoD). This MSN project aims to outline the implementation of a PNDA support group at an Air Force Base in the West. The PNDA support group will evaluate whether identification, education, and support are effective interventions in combatting PNDA's consequences. During the literature review process, it was discovered that there is a lack of evidence-based literature relating specifically to PNDA within the DoD population; however, current evidence-based literature on general PNDA was explored to develop appropriate interventions. Through this project's implementation, the DoD's perinatal population will be screened for and educated on PNDA using support systems to strengthen the military community. An educated healthcare force and perinatal population aim to decrease the prevalence of PNDA throughout the DoD. Future recommendations include additional research, dissemination, and improvements specific to the DoD population. |
| Subject |
Master of Nursing (MSN); Anxiety; Depression in adolescence; Pediatric medicine; Community health nursing |
| Keywords |
Perinatal depression and anxiety; intervention; support group; Air Force Base; screener; pregnancy; evidence-based practice; education and support |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2023 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
48 page pdf; 11566 kb |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records: Master of Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6b6q4dh |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
129734 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6b6q4dh |
