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Einar B Thorsteinsson1, Natasha M Loi1, Kathryn Farr1
1Psychology, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia.
Peerj
|November 15, 2018
Summary
Postpartum depression (PPD) stigma remains a barrier to help-seeking for parents. Interventions did not significantly reduce PPD stigma or increase help-seeking behaviors in this study.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common mental illness after childbirth.
- Help-seeking rates for PPD in Australia are low, often due to stigma.
- Stigma and discrimination are significant deterrents to seeking professional mental health support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate postpartum depression stigma in a parent sample.
- To examine the impact of an intervention on PPD stigma.
- To assess the intervention's effect on help-seeking behavior.
Main Methods:
- 212 parents completed measures of personal and perceived PPD stigma.
- Participants were randomized into intervention (PPD-related materials) or control groups.
- Interventions included video documentaries or factsheets.
Main Results:
- No significant effect of intervention type on personal or perceived PPD stigma.
- No significant effect on help-seeking propensity was found.
- Males reported higher personal PPD stigma; older age correlated with lower personal stigma.
Conclusions:
- Current interventions were ineffective in reducing PPD stigma or increasing help-seeking.
- Further research is needed to develop effective PPD stigma reduction strategies.
- Community-based interventions are crucial for addressing PPD stigma.
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