Effect of Brief Interpersonal Therapy on Depression During Pregnancy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Prenatal depression is prevalent with negative consequences for both the mother and developing fetus. Brief, effective, and safe interventions to reduce depression during pregnancy are needed.

Objective

To evaluate depression improvement (symptoms and diagnosis) among pregnant individuals from diverse backgrounds randomized to brief interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) vs enhanced usual care (EUC).

Design, setting, and participants

A prospective, evaluator-blinded, randomized clinical trial, the Care Project, was conducted among adult pregnant individuals who reported elevated symptoms during routine obstetric care depression screening in general practice in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) clinics. Participants were recruited between July 2017 and August 20

SUBMITTER: Hankin BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10116385 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature