Professional, organizational and policy-level barriers and facilitators to perinatal mental health care in the United Arab Emirates: A qualitative study

Key Points

• The study aims to identify barriers and facilitators impacting perinatal mental health care delivery in the UAE.
• Conducted qualitative interviews to explore barriers and facilitators around PMH care.
• Analyzed responses to identify systemic and organizational factors influencing care delivery.
• Engaged various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and policymakers.
• Identified key barriers such as inadequate training and lack of clear protocols.
• Highlighted the need for policy reforms to improve insurance coverage.
• Emphasized leveraging the multicultural workforce for effective PMH services.