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Perinatal Depression Educational Training for Graduate Nursing Students.
Molly M Long1, Robert J Cramer2, Jenn A Leiferman3
1Centerstone's Research Institute, Nashville, Tennesse, United States.
This study shows an online educational intervention effectively improved nursing students' knowledge and intentions regarding perinatal depression (PD) screening and treatment. The intervention enhanced perceived behavioral control, attitudes, and subjective norms related to PD care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Maternal Health
- Mental Health
Background:
- Perinatal depression (PD) is a significant concern affecting maternal well-being.
- Effective screening and treatment protocols are crucial for managing PD.
- Nursing students require adequate education on PD to improve patient care outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and evaluate an online educational intervention for nursing students focused on perinatal depression (PD) screening and treatment.
- To assess the intervention's impact on students' knowledge, attitudes, and intentions regarding PD.
Main Methods:
- A single-group, repeated-measures design with pre- and post-intervention assessments was employed.
- Fifty-nine nursing students participated in an online educational intervention.
- Data collected included demographics, Theory of Planned Behavior constructs, intention to screen/treat PD, and PD knowledge.
Main Results:
- The intervention led to significant improvements in perceived behavioral control (PBC), attitudes, subjective norms, knowledge, and intention to screen and treat PD.
- Participants reported increased perceived importance of screening and treating PD post-intervention.
- PBC showed a positive association with the perceived importance of PD screening and treatment.
Conclusions:
- The online educational intervention is effective in enhancing nursing students' capacity to screen for and treat perinatal depression.
- Improved PBC, attitudes, subjective norms, knowledge, and intention suggest better preparedness for managing PD.
- This intervention serves as a valuable tool for improving nursing education in perinatal mental health.
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