Definition and scope of the problem
The development of postpartum depression among Hispanic women is largely attributed to the fact that most people are unaware of the threats posed by this complication. Most people do not seek appropriate medical intervention when they experience this complication. According to Sword (2005), the severity of postpartum depression is heightened by nearly 45 percent when the affected fail to seek medical intervention. Hispanic women face a threat to the development of this complication, as they are not properly taken care of. Since most of them cannot communicate effectively in English, explaining the nature of their medical problem is an ...