HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS’ KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS ON PERINATAL DEPRESSION IN KUANTAN, PAHANG, MALAYSIA

Authors :: Siti Roshaidai Mohd Arifin
Nur’ Izzati
Suhaiza Samsudin
Noor Artika Hassan
Razali
Source :: International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation. 24:2530-2537
Publication Year :: 2020
Publisher :: Hampstead Psychological Associates, 2020.
Abstract: This research aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness of healthcare providers about perinatal depression and the factors associated with it. Methodology: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted on Maternal and Child Health (MCH) clinics in Kuantan, Pahang. 220 healthcare practitioners (HCPs) completed the survey, which consisted of 20 items and 13 items for knowledge and awareness, respectively. Results: The participants' mean knowledge and awareness scores were 9.47 and 44.78, respectively. The results showed low level of knowledge and moderate awareness on perinatal depression (PND) among the HCPs. Medical doctors and single-respondents had a higher mean knowledge score on PND (P

Subjects :: Postpartum depression
medicine.medical_specialty
business.industry
Maternal and child health
education
medicine.disease
Comprehension
Psychiatry and Mental health
Clinical Psychology
Continuing professional development
Family medicine
Health care
Medicine
Antenatal depression
Pshychiatric Mental Health
business
Healthcare providers
Perinatal Depression

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