Knowledge, attitudes, and support needs of obstetric and gynecological nurses and midwives toward perinatal mental health disorders screening in Central China: a multicenter cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The perinatal period is a time of increased vulnerability regarding maternal mental health status. Although guidelines and policies have been published for perinatal mental health disorders (PMHDs) screening in China, the knowledge, attitudes, and support needs of nurses and midwives toward implementing mental health screening programs during pregnancy remain unclear. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the knowledge of PMHDs, attitudes and support needs related to implementing mental health screening during pregnancy among obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) nurses and midwives in the central region of China while identifying the related influencing factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 14 cities in Hubei, China, using convenience sampling f

SUBMITTER: Zhu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11496250 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature