助产士和公共卫生护士对产后抑郁症状母亲的理解和支持：一项定性研究

Postpartum depressive symptoms (PPDS) are common yet under-recognized in routine maternal care, particularly in low- and middle-income settings where screening and maternal mental health services remain poorly integrated. We explored midwives' and public health nurses' (PHNs) understanding of PPDS and how they identify, support, and refer mothers in postnatal and child welfare services in Ghana. We conducted a qualitative study using in-depth interviews with 33 midwives and PHNs in postnatal and child welfare clinics at three public facilities in Ho Municipality, Ghana, between September and N