Black African Newcomer Women’s Perception of Postpartum Mental Health Services in Canada (original) (raw)

Canadian Journal of Nursing Research

Abstract

Study Background The stress of immigrating, settling into Canada, and being a new mother, may place newcomer women at risk of mental health challenges. However, little is known on Black African newcomer women’s perspectives of postpartum mental health care after experiencing childbirth in Canada. Purpose To explore sociocultural factors that impact Black African newcomer women’s perception of mental health and mental health service utilization within a year after childbirth in Canada. Methods This qualitative study, set in Southern Ontario, purposively sampled 10 African newcomer women who birthed a baby in Canada within the past year. Open-ended, semistructured interviews were conducted individually, transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results Black African newcomer women rely on mental strength, nonmedical treatment preferences, spirituality, and spousal support for fostering postpartum mental health. Furthermore, cultural beliefs, racial discrimination, and temporar...

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