Seeking and receiving help for mental health services among pregnant women in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The heightened vulnerability of women to mental health issues during the period of pregnancy implies that seeking and receiving support for mental health services is a crucial factor in improving the emotional and mental well-being of pregnant women. The current study investigates the prevalence and correlates of seeking and receiving help for mental health services initiated by pregnant women and health professionals during pregnancy.

Design

Using a cross-sectional design and self-report questionnaires, data were collected from 702 pregnant women in the first, second and third trimesters from four health facilities in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results

It was observed that 18.9% of pre

SUBMITTER: Adjorlolo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9983869 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature