1. The Experience of Seeking Help for Postnatal Depression in South Asian Communities: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis.
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Zahid, Sofia, Heyes, Joanna, and Mistry, Tina
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POSTPARTUM depression , *SOCIAL support , *HEALTH services accessibility , *RESEARCH methodology , *HELP-seeking behavior , *COMMUNITY health services , *COMMUNITIES , *SOUTH Asians , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *INTERVIEWING , *EXPERIENCE , *THEMATIC analysis , *WOMEN'S health , *PSYCHOSOCIAL factors - Abstract
This study aims to understand the experiences of South Asian mothers seeking help for postnatal depression (PND). South Asian women are at greater risk of developing PND; however, many do not access professional support and seek social support to help them overcome PND. Seven women are asked about their retrospective experience of seeking help for PND using semi-structured interviews. Reflexive thematic analysis was carried out, and three main themes and eight sub-themes were generated: contextual factors, informal support networks, and accessing professional support. The findings, clinical implications, and limitations of the study are discussed before a conclusion is drawn. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022