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Perinatal nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Mental Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant concern for new mothers.
- Rural perinatal nurses are crucial for PPD education.
- Barriers to mental health help-seeking exist among healthcare providers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine factors influencing perinatal nurses' self-efficacy in providing PPD education.
- To explore the relationship between nurses' attitudes, self-efficacy, and PPD teaching behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A survey of 38 rural perinatal nurses using self-report instruments.
- Assessment of self-efficacy, self-esteem, stigma, and attitudes toward seeking mental health help.
- Correlational analysis to identify influencing factors.
Main Results:
- Nurses' PPD teaching behaviors were linked to self-efficacy, supervisor support, prior teaching mastery, and peer observation.
- Positive attitudes toward seeking psychological help correlated with increased PPD education provision.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing nurses' self-efficacy and positive attitudes toward mental health support can improve PPD education.
- Interventions should focus on building confidence and addressing stigma in rural perinatal nursing.
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