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Wang Q, Song B, Di J, Yang X, Wu A, Lau J, Xin M, Wang L, Mo PKH
Intentions to Seek Mental Health Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Chinese Pregnant Women With Probable Depression or Anxiety: Cross-sectional, Web-Based Survey Study
The role of social support and trust with service provider on intention to seek mental health services among 6,248 Chinese pregnant women with probable depression or anxiety during the COVID-19 period: A cross-sectional online survey
Qian Wang;
Bo Song;
Jiangli Di;
Xue Yang;
Anise Wu;
Joseph Lau;
Meiqi Xin;
Linhong Wang;
Phoenix Kit-Han Mo
ABSTRACT
Background:
Mental health problems are prevalent among pregnant women and it is expected that their mental health would be further worsened during the COVID-19 period. On the other hand, underutilization of mental health services has been widely documented in this population.
Objective:
The present study identified factors associated with intention to seek mental health services among pregnant women who were at risk of mental health problems in mainland China.
Methods:
An online survey was conducted from February to March, 2020. A subsample of 9,388 pregnant women who were classified as having probable depression or / and anxiety were included in the analysis.
Results:
More than half (58.6%) reported they did not need mental health services; 23.8% perceived the need for mental health services but had no intention seek help; only 17.7% perceived that they needed mental health services and had intention to seek help. Results from multivariate logistic regressions showed that age, education level, and gestational age were risk factors; while being multiparous, being quarantined due to COVID-19, social support obtained during the COVID-19 period, and trust with health care provider were protective factors of intention to seek help from mental health services.
Conclusions:
Interventions to promote help seeking for mental health problems among pregnant women should promote social support and a trusting relationship between pregnant women and their service provider.
Citation
Please cite as:
Wang Q, Song B, Di J, Yang X, Wu A, Lau J, Xin M, Wang L, Mo PKH
Intentions to Seek Mental Health Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Chinese Pregnant Women With Probable Depression or Anxiety: Cross-sectional, Web-Based Survey Study