Nurses' knowledge, beliefs and practices regarding the screening and treatment of postpartum depression in maternal and child health clinics: A cross-sectional survey

• Main Authors: San, Kang Pei, Mohamed, Mohazmi, Ng, Yong Muh, Liew, Su May
• Format: Article
• Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2019
• Subjects: R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/23532/; http://e-mfp.org/wp-content/uploads/v14n1-original-article-3.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 10-15% of women worldwide, and screening is recommended by clinical guidelines. In Malaysia, nurses in maternal and child health (MCH) clinics provide postpartum care. Aim: To determine nurses’ level of knowledge, beliefs and practices regarding PPD an...