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Slovenian midwives' and nurses' views on post-natal depression: an exploratory study
A P Mivsek1, V Hundley, A Kiger
1Midwifery Department, College of Health Studies, Ljubljana, Slovenia. polona.mivsek@vsz.uni-lj.si
International Nursing Review
|June 16, 2009
Summary
Slovenian midwives and nurses need better education on post-natal mood disorders. They currently lack knowledge and do not see it as their role, highlighting a need for improved training and continuous care.
Area of Science:
- Maternal and Child Health
- Mental Health Nursing
- Healthcare Professional Education
Background:
- Post-natal depression impacts 10-15% of women globally.
- Midwives and nurses are crucial in managing post-natal mood disorders.
- Slovenian healthcare professionals' preparedness for this role is currently unknown.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate Slovenian midwives' and nurses' knowledge of post-natal mood disorders.
- To assess their attitudes towards managing these conditions.
- To identify barriers and facilitators in providing care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing two focus groups.
- Involved five participants per group from maternity and community settings in Postojna.
- Thematic analysis of participant data.
Main Results:
- Participants demonstrated limited knowledge of post-natal mental health disorders.
- They did not perceive the management of these disorders as part of their professional role.
- Lack of continuity of care was identified as a primary obstacle.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced education for Slovenian midwives and nurses is essential for effective post-natal mental health management.
- Fostering continuous relationships between healthcare providers and mothers is recommended.
- Further research with larger samples is planned.
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