"If You Need a Psychiatrist, It's BAD": Stigma Associated with Seeking Mental Health Care Among Obstetric Providers in Ghana.

Emma R LawrenceBela J ParekhRuth Owusu-AntwiNoah NewmanColin B RussellTitus K BeyuoMichael YeboahSamuel A OppongCheryl A Moyer

Published in: International journal of women's health (2024)

This study demonstrates that stigma creates significant barriers to acceptance of mental health support among obstetric providers. Interventions to support providers will need to respect provider concerns without reinforcing the stigma associated with seeking mental health care.

Keyphrases

mental health
mental illness
pregnant women
primary care
social support
hiv infected