Postpartum depression: perception, management, and help-seeking barriers in a Palestinian context: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a global concern that adversely affects the well-being of mothers, their children, and their families. It is particularly prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, where limited research has been conducted. This study aimed to examine the perspectives of mothers regarding PPD and identify their health-seeking behaviors and barriers in a Palestinian context.

Methods

This study utilized a qualitative approach involving three focus group discussions (FGDs), with a total of 17 mothers in three different regions of the Bethlehem governorate, Palestine. A phenomenological orientation was used to explore the participants' experiences.  RESULTS: Regarding mothers' perceptions of PPD, not all mothers perceived PPD as a mental disorder; s

SUBMITTER: Mattar B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11980085 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature