Stigma of postpartum depression: The role of lady health workers in health care—A qualitative study.
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| Title: | Stigma of postpartum depression: The role of lady health workers in health care—A qualitative study. |
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| Authors: | Sakina, Rabab, Khan, Shaheer Ellahi, Chaudhry, Abid Ghafoor |
| Source: | Health Care for Women International. Sep2022, Vol. 43 Issue 9, p1095-1104. 10p. |
| Subjects: | Occupational roles, Health education, Culture, Patient aftercare, Postpartum depression, Nosology, Health services accessibility, Social constructionism, Research methodology, Social stigma, Interviewing, Qualitative research, Psychological tests, Questionnaires, Medical referrals, Patient compliance, Thematic analysis, Metropolitan areas, Statistical sampling, Women employees, Women's health |
| Geographic Terms: | Pakistan |
| Abstract: | The researchers explore the stigma of postpartum depression and role of lady health workers in bringing the women to the health facility and following up on their treatment. In-depth interviews were conducted from the registered patients (n = 22), Lady Health Visitors (n = 2) and Lady Health Workers (LHWs) (n = 2) in a public primary and tertiary healthcare facility in peri-urban areas of district Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Stigma of depression and lack of awareness was perceived as one of the major reasons for women to struggle with the label of postpartum depression and seeking medical treatment. Lady health workers played a significant role in health education and bringing them to the health facility. The services rendered by LHWs can be enhanced through comprehensive training as they can play an effective role in spreading awareness and educating the patients of postpartum depression in peri-urban areas and their families, consequently, ensuring their treatment and its follow-up. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The researchers explore the stigma of postpartum depression and role of lady health workers in bringing the women to the health facility and following up on their treatment. In-depth interviews were conducted from the registered patients (n = 22), Lady Health Visitors (n = 2) and Lady Health Workers (LHWs) (n = 2) in a public primary and tertiary healthcare facility in peri-urban areas of district Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Stigma of depression and lack of awareness was perceived as one of the major reasons for women to struggle with the label of postpartum depression and seeking medical treatment. Lady health workers played a significant role in health education and bringing them to the health facility. The services rendered by LHWs can be enhanced through comprehensive training as they can play an effective role in spreading awareness and educating the patients of postpartum depression in peri-urban areas and their families, consequently, ensuring their treatment and its follow-up. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 07399332 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07399332.2021.1973009 |
