Perinatal and infant mental health care in Austria: Results from service mapping and a health insurance data analysis on service uptake
Zechmeister-Koss, I.; Kern, J.; Edlinger, M.; Hörtnagl, C.; Lampe, A.; Paul, J. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2024 · Heft S 05 · S. 1 bis 1
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Background Mental illnesses during pregnancy and one year after birth (perinatal period) affect one in five mothers and one in ten fathers. They can have adverse implications for child health and development and come with substantial economic costs. Many countries have developed specialised perinatal and infant mental health care (PIMHC) models. We aim to better understand the situation in Austria by mapping service availability and analysing the uptake of mental health care services by women in the perinatal period. Method We identified available Austrian PIMHC services via online search and expert consultation…
