Barriers to professional psychological help among pregnant women in China: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pregnant women face significant physiological and psychological stressors, which can lead to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Despite the importance of professional psychological assistance, many pregnant women in China do not seek help due to various barriers. This study aims to explore the experiences and challenges of pregnant women in seeking psychological help in China through qualitative methods.

Methods

Purposive sampling was employed to select 20 pregnant women from a Class III Type A hospital in Hainan. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted from July to August 2023, focusing on psychological states, help-seeking experiences, encountered challenges, and suggestions for improving psychological support. Colaizzi's 7-step meth

SUBMITTER: Qiu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11391759 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature