Pregnant Women's Perceptions of Harms and Benefits of Mental Health Screening.

Background: A widely held concern of screening is that its psychological harms may outweigh the benefits of early detection and treatment. This study describes pregnant women's perceptions of possible harms and benefits of mental health screening and factors associated with identifying screening as harmful or beneficial.

Methods: This study analyzed a subgroup of women who had undergone formal or informal mental health screening from our larger multi-site, cross-sectional study.

Barriers and facilitators of mental health screening in pregnancy.

Background: Access to mental health services during pregnancy is most commonly mobilized through formal mental health screening. However, few studies to date have identified barriers and facilitators that affect pregnant women's responses to mental health screening. The objective was to identify barriers and facilitators that influence pregnant women's responses to the screening process and factors associated with their identification.

Disclosure during prenatal mental health screening.

Background: While women and healthcare providers have generally viewed perinatal mental health screening favorably, some qualitative studies suggest that some women intentionally decide not to reveal their symptoms during screening.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe women's reported willingness to disclose mental health concerns during screening and factors associated with this.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included pregnant women who were >16 years of age and could speak/read English.

Preferences for Mental Health Screening Among Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: The process of mental health screening can influence disclosure, uptake of referral, and treatment; however, no studies have explored pregnant women's views of methods of mental health screening. The objectives of this study are to determine pregnant women's comfort and preferences regarding mental health screening.

Methods: Pregnant women were recruited (May-December 2013) for this cross-sectional descriptive survey from prenatal classes and maternity clinics in Alberta, Canada, if they were aged >16 years and spoke/read English.