Healthcare professionals' views on the accessibility and acceptability of perinatal mental health services for South Asian and Black women: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perinatal mental illness affects one third of new and expectant mothers. Individuals from ethnic minority groups experience higher rates of mental health problems and higher suicide rates. Despite this, women from ethnic minorities-Black and South Asian women in particular-are less likely to receive support from mental health services in the perinatal period. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) who have contact with women during this period have a unique perspective, and their views may provide insights to understand and remedy this health inequality. This study aimed to identify healthcare professionals' views on the current accessibility and acceptability of perinatal mental health services, and ways of improving services by addressing the barriers for these women.

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SUBMITTER: Bains K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10546637 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature