Author: Marzhan Sultumbayeva
Mentor: Oksana Akulova
This article addresses the often-overlooked issue of postpartum depression, which affects up to 25% of women in Kazakhstan. Despite the existence of home visit services, the system remains mostly focused on the child, frequently overlooking the mother’s emotional and psychological well-being. The proposed solutions include introducing regular screening, training nurses, and developing the home visit model, as implemented in Uzbekistan.
You can read the full article prepared by the project resident by following the link: https://www.inform.kz/ru/kogda-mama-v-fokuse-kak-patronazh-spasaet-ot-poslerodovoy-depressii