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Future research / gaps identified:
Complete a longitudinal study (i.e. follow participants over time) to support this data.
Integration timeline: not defined
Key findings:
1) The majority of participants had more knowledge of postnatal mental health as compared to prenatal mental health.
2) Only 25.4% accurately responded that prenatal anxiety and/or depression could negatively impact child development.
3) Most respondents strongly agreed that women should be universally screened pre- and postnatal for mental health concerns.
Key populations: African immigrant mothers in Alberta
Community organizations: n/a
Key recommendations:
1) Expedite action on the call for a national perinatal mental health strategy to affect policy, practice and funding.
2) Increase maternal mental health literacy programs.
Location: Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge predominantly, with other locations in Alberta unspecified
