Journal article
Seeking mental health support for feelings of perinatal depression and/or anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative descriptive study of decision-making
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Rates of perinatal depression and anxiety increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. It remains unclear how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced risk perception and help-seeking behaviours among pregnant and postpartum individuals.
OBJECTIVES: To explore pregnant and postpartum individuals' decision-making process about when and how to seek support for feelings of depression and/or anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Authors
Shen K; Kuyvenhoven C; Carruthers A; Pahwa M; Hadid D; Greyson D; Bayrampour H; Liauw J; Mniszak C; Vanstone M
Journal
Women's Health, Vol. 20, ,
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
January 2024
DOI
10.1177/17455057241282258
ISSN
1745-5057