Perinatal mental health literacy: knowledge, attitudes, and help-seeking among perinatal women and the public - a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The perinatal period is a time of increased vulnerability to mental health problems, however, only a small proportion of women seek help. Poor mental health literacy (MHL) is a major barrier to seeking help for mental health problems. This study aimed to collect the existing evidence of MHL associated with perinatal mental health problems (PMHP) among perinatal women and the public. This review analysed which tools were used to assess perinatal MHL as well as the findings concerning individual components of perinatal MHL.

Methods

Four electronic databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and CINAHL) were analysed from their inception until September 1, 2020. Not only quantitative studies reporting on components of MHL (knowledge, attitudes, and help-seeking), bu

SUBMITTER: Daehn D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9295513 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature