Perceptions and knowledge of childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder among health professionals involved in intrapartum and postpartum care
Findings suggest under-recognition of CB-PTSD among perinatal care providers which likely reflects limited knowledge of childbirth as trauma. Training is needed to improve diagnostic accuracy and support.
Authors
- Rotem Kahalon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4718-6119)
- Jonathan E. Handelzalts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9045-6057)
- Aviva Mimouni-Bloch
Institutions
- Bar-Ilan University (IL)
- Loewenstein Hospital Rehabilitation Center (IL)
- Shalvata Mental Health Center (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Affective Disorders
- Published
- 2026-01-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2025.121127
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00