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Caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding postpartum depression: a cross-sectional study.

Cimei Li1, Hui Yang2, Jingjing Bi1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics, East District Hospital, Xinxiang Central Hospital, Xinxiang, 453000, Henan, People's Republic of China.

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Caregivers show limited knowledge but positive attitudes and practices towards postpartum depression (PPD). Enhancing caregiver education and psychological support is crucial for maternal mental health.

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CaregiverCross-sectional studyKnowledge, attitudes, practicePostpartum depression

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Published on: June 13, 2021

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Postpartum depression (PPD) significantly impacts maternal and infant well-being.
  • Caregiver involvement in PPD management is crucial but underexplored.
  • Understanding caregiver knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) is essential for effective PPD support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of caregivers regarding postpartum depression (PPD).
  • To identify factors associated with caregiver KAP levels concerning PPD.
  • To explore the interrelationships among KAP dimensions in PPD caregiving.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 503 primary caregivers of postpartum women in Henan, China.
  • Validated questionnaire used to assess KAP levels related to PPD.
  • Multivariable logistic regression and structural equation modeling (SEM) employed for data analysis.

Main Results:

  • Caregivers achieved mean scores of 10.63/26 for knowledge, 38.31/45 for attitude, and 30.28/40 for practice.
  • Lack of access to professional psychological counseling correlated with lower PPD knowledge.
  • Higher knowledge and positive attitudes significantly predicted proactive caregiving practices (P < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Caregivers exhibit limited PPD knowledge but generally positive attitudes and practices.
  • Targeted educational interventions are needed to improve caregiver PPD knowledge.
  • Enhanced access to psychological support can bolster caregiver capacity in managing PPD and supporting postpartum mental health.