Experiences and perceptions of perinatal depression among new immigrant Chinese parents: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Immigrant status, acculturation level, race and ethnicity have been found to contribute to the utilization of mental health services in the perinatal period. This study explored perinatal experiences and perceptions among Chinese immigrant mothers and their spouses, as well as the possible barriers and facilitators that affect their health care utilization.

Methods

We recruited 13 women ages 18-35 years born in mainland China, living in Rochester, New York, and residing less than 5 years in the United States. Participants primary language was Mandarin Chinese and all had given birth to at least one live infant within the past 7 years. Participants' age was at least 18 years old at the time of delivery. Five spouses also participated. We divided women in two focus

SUBMITTER: Li Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8311906 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature