Barriers and Challenges in Mental Healthcare Utilization among Pregnant Women in Rural India -A Narrative Review
Journal Title: Public Health Open Access - Year 2023, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Mental disorders during pregnancy affect the health of both mother and child and are considered a significant public health problem. It was found that household-related barriers, health facility-related challenges, lack of resources at primary health centres, poor screening facilities, stigma and discrimination, and poor knowledge and awareness are the most critical barriers to accessing mental health-related services in rural India. As stated by the World Health Organisation, four hundred fifty million people suffer from mental disorders globally. The prevalence of lifetime mental morbidity, as per NMHS 2016, is 13.9%. A significant public health issue is that approximately 150 million people in our nation need active mental health intervention, according to the 2016 National Mental Health Survey of India. Women are more susceptible to problems with their mental health. The review aims to identify and recognize barriers and challenges in receiving mental health services among rural pregnant women in India to assess and prioritize the most prevalent barriers and challenges within this population. Changes in the current policies and strategies related to poverty and health programs strengthening knowledge, awareness, and economy are a few suggested strategies in this article. This review article discusses how mental health issues affect pregnant women and their children. It's a significant problem in rural India due to household issues, lack of knowledge, stigma, limited healthcare facilities, etc. Around 150 million people in India need mental health help. This article suggests ways to improve this situation, through better healthcare facilities, awareness, and policy changes. It also emphasizes the need to focus on mental health during pregnancy to ensure the well-being of both the mother and the child: Mental health, Rural Health, Pregnant Women.
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Pathak V , Verma D and Manglani A
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