Publications by authors named "Mahaira Reinel"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to explore how individuals recovering from depression subjectively understand their own recovery experiences.
- Forty participants from South America, mainly women aged 22 to 63, were interviewed, and their responses were analyzed using Grounded Theory to identify key themes.
- The main finding revealed that recovery is seen as a transformational process involving self-acceptance, empowerment, and active engagement in managing one's mental health, rather than just the absence of depressive symptoms.
Background: In Chile, postpartum depression is a prevalent and disabling condition. Universal screening is available but has not been translated into better treatment rates, suggesting the existence of access barriers.
Aim: To describe access barriers to postpartum depression treatment in six primary health care clinics in Metropolitan Santiago, Chile.