Eleni Hadjigeorgiou
Cyprus University of Technology, CyprusPresentation Title:
Midwives attitudes towards postpartum depression
Abstract
Introduction: The period of pregnancy and the few months following childbirth is characterized as a vulnerable time for mothers. During this period, mothers are at an increased risk of developing anxiety, which can lead to postpartum depression. Midwives are the healthcare professionals responsible for providing care to pregnant women, mothers and promoting their mental well-being.
Aim: To investigate the attitudes of midwives towards postpartum depression.
Material and Method: A qualitative design with purposive sampling was employed. The sample consisted of eight (8) registered midwives. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews, and data analysis was performed according to the thematic analysis framework of Braun and Clarke (2006).
Results: From data synthesis, four (4) themes emerged: 1) Training of Midwives, 2) Midwives' Views on Mothers with Postpartum Depression (PPD), 3) Care Provided for women with PPD, and 4) Social Stigma Related to PPD.
Conclusions: Healthcare professionals face significant challenges in providing care to women with PPD. Barriers must be addressed, and systemic changes related to the provision of mental health care for PPD must be implemented.
Key words: mental health, well being, perinatal, maternal health, postpartum, depression
Biography
Dr Eleni
Hadjigeorgiou is an Assistant Professor, Midwifery Care, Director of the MSc programme in Midwifery at the
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health science, Cyprus University of Technology. Her research
focus on women’s health , the cultures around normal birth, childbirth rights ,
birth satisfaction and perinatal mental health.
Dr.
Hadjigeorgiou has been involved in many innovative research project. Dr
Hadjigeorgiou now participate in COST-CA22114 Maternal Perinatal Stress and
Adverse Outcomes in the Offspring: Maximising infants´development (TREASURE)
2023-2027 and in CERV-2022-DAPHNE Toward a culture of Respectful Maternity Care
(RMC): Enhancing Shared Decision Making and Informed Choice 2022-2024”. Dr Hadjigeorgiou is the project coordinator
of EU4Health - Mind the Mum: Placing Parental Mental Health and Care to the
Forefront
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