BEBAS
Research type
Research Study
Full title
British pakistani women’s lived Experiences of postnatal depression and Beliefs About professional help-Seeking
IRAS ID
321996
Contact name
Gary Urquhart Law
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Birmingham
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
2022-0543, University of Birmingham Ethics Review Manager
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 2 months, 30 days
Research summary
The purpose of this research is to gain a rich understanding of British Pakistani women’s personal experiences of postnatal depression. Postnatal depression is a type of depression that affects a woman, often weeks or months after giving birth. It can include a combination of symptoms such as low mood, irritability, fatigue, changes in sleep and appetite, feelings of anxiety and hopelessness and in some cases, thoughts of suicide. In terms of personal experiences, the research will aim to explore how British Pakistani women define their own reality of living with postnatal depression. The research hopes to draw out the psychological, social and cultural issues that underpin British Pakistani women’s experiences of postnatal depression.
In addition to this, the research will seek to explore the personal beliefs held by British Pakistani women with regards to seeking professional help. More specifically, it will explore the beliefs that guide and shape British Pakistani women’s decision-making about seeking help from a perinatal mental health service and other support services. The research hopes to inform healthcare practices by making suggestions of ways in which perinatal mental health services may be improved to meet the needs of British Pakistani women. Thereby, aiming to help perinatal mental health services to reduce or potentially prevent prolonged experiences of maternal psychological distress within the British Pakistani community.
REC name
East Midlands - Nottingham 1 Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
23/EM/0136
Date of REC Opinion
27 Jul 2023
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion