加纳的一项研究揭示了孕妇、新母亲和保健工作者中严重的心理健康问题,促使人们呼吁改善护理和政策改革。 A Ghanaian study reveals severe mental health issues among pregnant women, new mothers, and health workers, prompting calls for better care and policy changes.

2025年11月27日在加纳举行的全国政策对话揭示了孕妇、新母亲和前线卫生工作者在心理健康方面普遍面临的广泛挑战。 A national policy dialogue in Ghana on November 27, 2025, revealed widespread mental health challenges among pregnant women, new mothers, and frontline health workers. RESSPONSE项目的一项为期四年的研究发现,在使用世卫组织SRQ-20筛查的2 000多名妇女中,28%的人表现出精神痛苦,36%的孕妇和43%的少龄母亲受到影响。 A four-year study by the RESPONSE project found 28% of over 2,000 women screened using the WHO’s SRQ-20 showed mental distress, with 36% of pregnant women and 43% of teenage mothers affected. 在遭受怀孕损失的人中,50%的人感到痛苦,5%的人报告了自杀想法。 Among those who experienced pregnancy loss, 50% showed distress, and 5% reported suicidal thoughts. 保健工作者还面临较高的焦虑率(51%)和抑郁症(37%)。 Health workers also faced high rates of anxiety (51%) and depression (37%). 由于后续差距,试点筛查和通过移动应用程序转诊受到限制。 Piloted screening and referrals via a mobile app were limited by follow-up gaps. 官员们敦促修订国家准则、专项资金以及将精神健康工具制度化,以改善对病人和提供者的护理。 Officials are urging revisions to national guidelines, dedicated funding, and institutionalization of mental health tools to improve care for both patients and providers.