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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2026

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Management of Postpartum Depression Among Healthcare Professionals in Croatian Primary and Community Care: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

Ema Dejhalla, David Zahirović, Rafaela Jurman, Mate Rukavina, Sanja Smojver-Ažić, Tina Zavidić

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Ema DejhallaMedical Centre for Occupational Health Rijeka, Family Medicine Office, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0003-0873-1257
David ZahirovićFaculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia.
Rafaela JurmanTeaching Institute of Public Health Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia.
Mate RukavinaClinical Department of Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Sanja Smojver-AžićDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-4389-6463
Tina ZavidićFaculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia.

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backgroundPostpartum depression (PPD) is a common perinatal mental health disorder with important consequences for mothers and children. Early detection depends largely on primary and community healthcare professionals. This study assessed knowledge, recognition patterns, and screening practices related to PPD and examined factors associated with screening implementation.

methodsAn exploratory cross-sectional online survey using convenience sampling was conducted between December 2025 and March 2026 among 154 healthcare professionals (74 community nurses and 80 physicians). Structured questionnaires assessed PPD knowledge, while physicians additionally reported screening and treatment practices. Group differences, correlations, and predictors of screening implementation were analyzed statistically.

resultsCommunity nurses achieved higher overall knowledge scores than physicians (66.1% vs. 58.4%;

conclusionsGaps remain in knowledge of PPD screening tools and treatment, particularly among physicians. The findings support the need for improved education, dissemination of clinical guidelines, and implementation support for standardized screening practices. However, given the exploratory convenience-sampling design and the lack of statistically significant adjusted associations, further longitudinal and implementation-focused studies are needed.

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Depression, PostpartumHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelAdultCroatiaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrimary Health CareSurveys and Questionnairesdepressioneducationhome nursingpostpartumprimary healthcare

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