General practitioners (N = 130) n | Pharmacists (N = 144) n | Significant difference between GPs and pharmacists? | |
---|---|---|---|
What are reasons for treating depression or anxiety during pregnancy with antidepressants? | |||
Because the severeness of maternal complaints outweigh possible risks for the child. | 124 | 116 | ns |
Because depression and anxiety may affect the child's neurological and behavioural development. | 28 | 84 | ** |
Because antidepressants do not increase the risk on birth defects | 5 | 51 | ** |
Other | 24 | 2 | ** |
Not responded | 11 | 24 | ns |
What may be the reasons for avoiding antidepressants during pregnancy? | |||
Because depression and anxiety do not affect the course of pregnancy | 13 | 20 | ns |
Because depression and anxiety do not influence the development of the child | 12 | 7 | ns |
Because antidepressants may have negative effects on the unborn child | 93 | 82 | ns |
Because antidepressants may cause withdrawal effects after birth | 44 | 53 | ns |
Because antidepressants are not officially registered for use during pregnancy | 39 | 26 | ns |
Because psychotherapy is as effective as are antidepressants | 36 | 18 | * |
Other | 9 | 0 | ne |
Not responded | 17 | 34 | ns |