Schwank Simone Eliane, Andersson Ewa, Wickberg Birgitta, Fu Shih-Chien, Ding Yan, Lindgren Helena
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden.
Columbia University, USA.
Health Psychol Open. 2020 Feb 6;7(1):2055102919897382. doi: 10.1177/2055102919897382. eCollection 2020 Jan-Jun.
Mental health is a major public health concern in China. Help-seeking behavior typically does not involve professionals. Aim of the study was to assess Shanghai women's care-seeking behavior for common mental health disorders. Using an online survey, fielding questions regarding perinatal mental health status and help-seeking behavior. A total of 487 women participated. One fifth of participants reporting badwell-being did not seek help for mental distress. A total of 82.2 percent seek online support. A majority entrusted in family and avoided professional contact. Mother-in-laws were the least trusted source of support. Shanghai women avoid seeking professional help for mental health issues. Friends, spouses, and online resources are preferred venues.
在中国,心理健康是一个重大的公共卫生问题。寻求帮助的行为通常不涉及专业人士。本研究的目的是评估上海女性对常见心理健康障碍的求助行为。通过在线调查,提出有关围产期心理健康状况和求助行为的问题。共有487名女性参与。五分之一报告幸福感不佳的参与者未因精神困扰寻求帮助。共有82.2%的人寻求在线支持。大多数人依靠家人并避免与专业人士接触。婆婆是最不受信任的支持来源。上海女性避免为心理健康问题寻求专业帮助。朋友、配偶和在线资源是更受欢迎的求助途径。