Perceptions of health service providers on postpartum depression
- pdf |
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.15562/bmj.v12i3.4379 |
- Published: 2023-09-21
Open Access & Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary
Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal of Medical Sciences
Abstract
Introduction: Mental health is a problem that can occur to everyone, especially to postpartum mothers, because of the process of physical and psychological changes, namely as parents. This exploratory study aims to identify strategies for successfully implementing postpartum depression screening in health services that provide midwifery care during the postpartum period.
Method: This qualitative study included four focus group discussions and two in-depth individual interviews with participants using a semi-structured interview guide. Topics examined included acceptance of, and readiness for, screening programs for postpartum depression. Participants included perinatal women and their families, policymakers, and health service providers. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, coded, and analyzed for emerging themes.
Result: The results of the analysis show that postpartum psychological screening needs to be carried out by health workers on postpartum mothers. The process of implementing the screening can be done when the postpartum mother visits a health worker. Screening can be done at the beginning of the puerperium as early detection of postpartum blues and postpartum depression. The potential challenge that must be done to implement this postpartum screening is the preparation/introduction of detection tools to health workers, including a referral system and treatment if a postpartum mother is found with problems. In addition, there is a need for synergy between stakeholders, health workers and health service facilities to implement postpartum psychological screening.
Conclusion: Conclusions from our analysis suggest several factors to support the successful implementation of the postpartum depression screening program, guidelines for screening implementation for successful implementation, and an evidence-based approach to encourage the implementation of postpartum psychological screening.
References
- Ogbo FA, Eastwood J, Hendry A, Jalaludin B, Agho KE, Page A. Determinants of antenatal depression and postnatal depression in Australia. BMC Psychiatry. 2018;18(1):49.
- World Health Organization. Depression and other common mental disorders: Global health estimates. In World Health Organization.; 2017.
- Nasri, Z., A. Wibowo,, E.W. Ghozali. Faktor Determinan Depresi postpartum di Kabupaten Lombok Timur. Bul Penelit Sist Kesehat. 2017;20(3):89–95.
- Kusuma, R. Karakteristik Ibu yang mengalami Depresi Postpartum. Jurnal Universitas Batanghari Jambi. J Univ Batanghari Jambi. 2019;19(1):99–103.
- Burgut, F., Bener, A., Ghuloum, S, Sheikh, J. A study of postpartum depression and maternal risk factors in Qatar. J Psychosom Obstet Gynecol. 2013;34(2):90–7.
- American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Guidelines for perinatal care. 7th ed. In American Academy of Pediatrics and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.; 2012.
- Byatt N, Levin LL Ziedonis D, Moore Simas TA,, Allison J. Enhancing participation in depression care in outpatient perinatal care settings: a systematic review. Obstet Gynecol. 2015;126(5):1048–58.
- Tong A, Sainsbury P, Craig J. Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ): a 32-item checklist for interviews and focus groups. Int J Qual Heal Care. 2007;19:349–57.
- Manfred Stommel CW. Clinical Research: Concepts and principles for advanced practice nurses. In USA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.; 2004.
- Haber DWGL-WJ. Nursing and Midwifery Research: Methods and Appraisal for Evidence Based Practice. In Australia: Elsevier; 2012.
- Graneheim UH,, Lundman B. Qualitative content analysis in nursing research: concepts, procedures and measures to achieve trustworthiness. Nurse Educ Today. 2004;24:105–12.
- Johnson A, Roberts L, Elkins G. Complementary and alternative medicine for menopause. J Evid Based Integr Med. 2019;24.
- Long T, Johnson M, Rigour. Reliability and validity in qualitative research. Clin Eff Nurs. 2000;4:30–7.
- Wijaya IPS, Wihastuti TA, Wiyasa IWA, Effendi MC. The difference of depression level in pregnant women based on the acceptance of pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic: a study on pregnant women in Bontang, East Kalimantan. Bali Med J. [Internet]. 2023 Apr. 12 [cited 2023 Apr. 30];12(2):1181-6. Available from: https://balimedicaljournal.org/index.php/bmj/article/view/3697
How to Cite
Laili, U., Isnaini, Y. ., & Rizki Amalia. (2023). Perceptions of health service providers on postpartum depression. Bali Medical Journal, 12(3), 2801–2804. https://doi.org/10.15562/bmj.v12i3.4379
