Women's Experiences of Postnatal Depression in Samoa

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Women's Experiences of Postnatal Depression in Samoa

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Victoria University of Wellington

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Description

Postnatal Depression (PND) is a common condition that mothers experience after delivery. Some perceive postnatal depression as an illness while others view it as an abnormal behaviour that is caused by social stressors. Postnatal Depression (PND) is not well understood in Samoa because there has been no research undertaken on this topic. Furthermore, it is not a topic of discussion among family members and health professionals. Services for PND are delivered under the Samoa Mental Health Serv...

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Research paper

Research format

Scholarly text / Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2023

Creator

Penaia, Frances-Kalita Lolo

URL

https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Women_s_Experiences_of_Postnatal_Depression_in_Samoa/23298062

Related subjects

Mental health nursing / Postnatal Depression / Denial / Silence / School: School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Practice / Mental Health Nursing / Degree Discipline: Nursing / Degree Level: Masters / Degree Name: Master of Health Research

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