TABLE 2. Description of Study Sample (n = 38).
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Years in practice (≥ 15 years) | 19 | 49.9 |
| Education | ||
| Associate's of Science in Nursing | 21 | 55.3 |
| Bachelor's of Science in Nursing | 14 | 36.8 |
| Master's of Science in Nursing | 3 | 7.9 |
| Education on PPD | ||
| Educated in nursing school | 34 | 89.5 |
| Completed continuing education | 19 | 50 |
| Experience with PPD | ||
| Personal history | 6 | 15.8 |
| Family member | 10 | 26.3 |
| Friend | 19 | 50 |
| Frequency of teaching new mothers about PPD | ||
| Always | 8 | 21.1 |
| Most of the time | 8 | 21.1 |
| Occasionally | 8 | 21.1 |
| Rarely | 8 | 21.1 |
| Never | 6 | 5.8 |
Note. PPD = postpartum depression.