Legal interventions for perinatal depression in India: a qualitative study with clinical specialists having expertise in perinatal mental health.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To provide insights into the perspectives of clinical specialists (CSs) regarding the efficacy of existing legal interventions (health laws, policies, guidelines, etc) in addressing and managing perinatal depression (PND) in women in India, in the background of the existing policy gap.

Study design and methods

After adopting the consultative participatory approach, a qualitative study involving online, semi-structured, in-depth interviews was conducted. Purposive, and snowball sampling techniques were used to identify and invite the participants. Thematic content analysis was performed. The findings were reported in alignment with the Standards of Reporting Qualitative Research checklist.

Setting

India.

Participants

12 out of 38 invited CSs participa

SUBMITTER: Behl R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792277 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature