Awareness of Post-Partum Psychiatric Syndromes among Obstetricians And Gynaecologists
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 5
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to examine the awareness of Post-Partum Psychiatric Syndromes (PPPS) amongst the Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (OB-GYNs). The sample included 30 practising OBGYNs who met the inclusion criteria and gave written informed consent, working in private clinics and/or government hospital in either Mumbai or Delhi. Most of the participants were women. Data were collected through a self-designed questionnaire which assessed the OB-GYNs‟ awareness about definition, prevalence rates as well as signs and symptoms of PPPS. Results showed that OB-GYNs were able to understand PPPS, and could give correct estimates of prevalence rates. They enquired more about biological signs of PPPS, compared to psychological signs. In addition, the years of experience in the field (more or less than 12 years) had a statistically significant impact on the likelihood of asking about signs and symptoms of Post-Partum Depression listed in the questionnaire. However, this difference was not observed in terms of being able to correctly identify PPPS (depression and psychosis) presented in the form of case vignettes. The results of the present study are discussed along with implications for practice and future research.
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Mrinalini Mahajan
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