Promotion of maternal mental health in the perinatal period: Prototype of a primary health care intervention program
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https://doi.org/10.12707/RVI24.26.34656Keywords:
mental health, health education, perinatal care, focus groupsAbstract
Background: National and international studies underscore the need to promote maternal mental health during the transition to motherhood. Mental disorders during this period affect mothers, fathers, and developing children, thus constituting a public health problem.
Objective: To develop a prototype program to promote maternal mental health in the perinatal period in primary health care settings.
Methodology: Qualitative, descriptive study using three focus groups (N = 29): Pregnant women and their partners; Mothers and their partners with children up to 12 months of age; and Primary health care professionals. Data were transcribed and analyzed using inductive thematic analysis and NVivo-12 software. All ethical requirements were met.
Results: The components of the prototype program for the promotion of maternal mental health in primary health care settings were identified based on participants’ reports of maternal emotional experiences, perceived risk and protective factors of maternal mental health, and suggested themes.
The prototype program includes the development of eight themes, from pregnancy to postpartum up to 12 months.
Conclusion: Our study has contributed to the development of a prototype program for the promotionof maternal mental health in the perinatal period in primary health care settings.
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