A Qualitative Study Of The Management Of Depression InPregnant Women In Puskesmas Gamping II
Yakayum (a*), Ova Emilia(b), Cesa Septiana Pratiwi(c)

Universitas ^AisyiyahYogyakarta(a*), Universitas Gadjah Mada(b), Universitas ^Aisyiyah Yogyakarta(c)

Abstract

Background: Prenatal depression is a mental health concern having adverse consequences for both the mother and her infant. During pregnancy to the time of birth, there are various hormonal changes experienced by the mother- the increase in these hormones can affect psychological changes in pregnant women, including emotional disturbances in the form of anger, tension, nervousness, pathological anxiety, and depression. Objective: The study aimed at knowing the Management of Depression in Pregnant Women at Puskesmas (Primary Health Center) Gamping II. Method: This research method is qualitative with a case study approach. Informants in the study were taken using a heterogeneous purposive sampling technique- there were 9 informants consisting of 1 pregnant woman and 8 health workers. Results: The results showed that depression management care provided to pregnant women was not comprehensive because there was no post-referral care, so monitoring and evaluation were not carried out, lack of knowledge about the use of screening tools for mental health disorders, knowledge about care for mothers with depression as well as knowledge about the application of guidelines for implementing. depression in pregnant women is an obstacle in providing comprehensive care. Conclusion: Pregnancy care with depression must be supported by comprehensive health care management- comprehensive care is very important to avoid the impact caused by mental health disorders experienced by mothers during pregnancy. The existence of comprehensive services will improve the care given to the mother

Keywords: Management, Depression, Pregnant Women

Topic: Mental health