Are midwives trained to recognise perinatal depression symptoms? Results of MAMA (MAternal Mood Assessment) cross-sectional survey in Italy.

Claudia Ravaldi Laura Mosconi Giada CrescioliGiulia LombardoIlenia RussoAngelo MoreseValdo Ricca Niccolò Lombardi

Published in: Archives of women's mental health (2024)

This inaugural study sheds light on the current state of knowledge and attitudes among Italian midwives regarding PND. It pinpoints crucial areas for educational enhancement and practice improvement, suggesting that elevated levels of midwife expertise in PND could significantly elevate the standard of care and expedite early diagnosis and treatment.

Keyphrases

healthcare
sleep quality
quality improvement
palliative care
depressive symptoms
primary care
bipolar disorder
pregnant women
mental health
birth weight
pain management
pregnancy outcomes
body mass index
resistance training
weight gain
health insurance
clinical evaluation