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[Information and Counseling needs Regarding Parenthood Decisions: Are Existing Services Sufficient and what Role does
Olivia Maria Meyer1, Johannes C Ehrenthal1, Doris Erbe1,2
1Hochschulambulanz für Psychotherapie, Universität zu Köln.
Objective:
Support needs in parenting decisions and the associated desire for information and counseling services are insufficiently researched, especially in relation to groups of people with mental health burdens. The aim of this study was to assess information and counseling needs in parenting decisions. In addition, we investigated whether more severe depressive symptomatology is associated with increased needs.
Methods:
A sample of 187 individuals between the ages of 20 and 44 was surveyed in an online study.
Results:
Not having enough information on the topic was expressed by 45% of participants, and the desire for information related to multiple topics. A larger offer of professional coun-seling was desired by 65% of the participants, 74% (rather) did not know where to get it. Existing counseling services were used infrequently in relation to needs and with predominantly moderate satisfaction. Greater depressive symptomatology was not associated with increased information or counseling needs.
Discussion And Conclusion:
Findings suggest an expansion of support services on parenting decisions. Further research into the needs of different groups and barriers to using existing services is essential.
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