Student midwives’ knowledge of perinatal mental health

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Jarrett, P. 2015. Student midwives’ knowledge of perinatal mental health. British Journal of Midwifery. 23 (1), pp. 32-39. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2015.23.1.32
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TitleStudent midwives’ knowledge of perinatal mental health
AuthorsJarrett, P.
Abstract

Background: Psychiatric illness is a leading indirect cause of maternal mortality. Earlier studies suggest serious discrepancies in the training and knowledge of midwives with regard to perinatal mental health.
Aims: To explore the knowledge and experience of student midwives in the care of women with perinatal mental health problems.
Methods: A modified questionnaire was distributed to student midwives near completion of 3-year and 78-week midwifery programmes.
Results: Students often under-estimated the risk of women with existing mental health problems developing a serious mental health problem during pregnancy or in the postpartum period. Students felt ill-prepared and lacked confidence in caring for women with serious mental health problems.
Conclusion: Recommendations from the findings of this study indicate (1) a review of undergraduate midwifery education in relation to perinatal mental health is needed; (2) a larger study, involving a more diverse sample of students, would enable generalisation to a wider population.

PublisherMark Allen Healthcare (MA Healthcare)
JournalBritish Journal of Midwifery
ISSN0969-4900
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Print01 Jan 2015
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Deposited11 May 2015
Output statusPublished
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Published Online: December 29, 2014

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2015.23.1.32
LanguageEnglish
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