Health systems responsiveness towards needs of pregnant women in Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health systems that are responsive to maternal mental health recognise the importance of integrating mental health services into maternal care. Studies from Vietnam have reported particularly high rates of common perinatal mental health disorders (CPMDs) in both rural and urban areas of the country. Despite the increasing burden of maternal mental health conditions, there is currently no guidance on the screening for CPMDs within maternal care, both antenatal and postnatal. In this paper, we report the findings from a survey that examined health systems responsiveness to the needs of pregnant women at the primary care-level in Vietnam, utilising the WHO's validated responsiveness questionnaire.

Methods

Cluster sampling was used in two districts, in Bac Giang Provi

SUBMITTER: Vui LT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11657425 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature