Publications by authors named "Shoug Alamer"
BMC Womens Health
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates women's perceptions and attitudes toward antidepressant use during pregnancy in Saudi Arabia, highlighting that over 280 million people globally suffer from depression, with women being more affected than men.
- - Conducted on a university campus, the survey revealed that 64% of women had negative perceptions about antidepressants, influenced by social stigma, religious beliefs, and fear of addiction, while only 20% had positive views.
- - The findings underscore the importance of developing tailored awareness programs to improve understanding and decision-making regarding antidepressant use among pregnant women in Saudi Arabia.
