Postpartum Depression: Effects of Access to Information on Treatment Preferences in Spanish Population.

This article focuses on the treatment preferences of women with postpartum depression (PPD) in Spain, examining how access to evidence-based information (EBI) influences these preferences and whether the Spanish National Health Service (NHS) addresses them. A survey of 1,146 postpartum women found that nearly 74% preferred psychotherapy over pharmacological or combined treatments, a preference that remained largely unchanged by exposure to EBI, although information increased some inclination toward antidepressants. Despite this, more than half of diagnosed women reported not receiving detailed information about treatment options from NHS professionals, and less than half felt their treatment preferences were considered. The study highlights gaps in NHS training, resource availability, and shared decision-making practices, suggesting the need for enhanced psychotherapeutic resources, professional education, and digital tools to improve PPD care in Spain.