Data of the MAternal Mood Assessment (MAMA) survey for healthcare professionals: A pilot study on midwives in Italy

Ravaldi, Claudia; Vannacci, Alfredo

doi:10.1016/j.dib.2023.109902

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“…Additional items were included to more accurately assess the midwives’ knowledge of PND. Further details on the instrument are available elsewhere (Ravaldi & Vannacci 2023a ). Raw data of the survey and a full English translation of the questionnaire are available in an online repository (Ravaldi & Vannacci 2023b ) ( https://dx.doi.org/ 10.17632/sx23zmtcxv).…”

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Are midwives trained to recognise perinatal depression symptoms? Results of MAMA (MAternal Mood Assessment) cross-sectional survey in Italy

Ravaldi,

Mosconi,

Crescioli

et al. 2024

Arch Womens Ment Health

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Purpose To assess the knowledge, clinical experience, and attitudes of Italian midwives toward perinatal depression (PND) and to explore how these factors impact the quality of care. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional online survey among 152 midwives employed in public hospitals across Italy. The questionnaire covered a range of topics, including demographic data, professional experience, knowledge of PND symptoms, risk factors, and clinical management, as well as communication skills and personal experiences with PND cases. Results A concerning 76.3% of midwives displayed inadequate knowledge of PND based on current scientific literature. Those with a more comprehensive understanding were notably more confident in their practice, expressing significantly fewer apprehensions about communicating with mothers (25.8% vs 74.2%) and lesser concerns about the mothers’ future well-being (38.9% vs 62.95%). The survey results also emphasised the midwives’ call for specialised guidelines and formal training in PND management and underscored the value of communication skills, continuity of care, and family engagement in supporting affected mothers. Conclusion This inaugural study sheds light on the current state of knowledge and attitudes among Italian midwives regarding PND. It pinpoints crucial areas for educational enhancement and practice improvement, suggesting that elevated levels of midwife expertise in PND could significantly elevate the standard of care and expedite early diagnosis and treatment.

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confidence: 99%