SmartMoms - a web application to raise awareness and provide information on postpartum depression.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum depression is a major public health concern, which is associated with negative consequences for both mothers and children. Unfortunately, many affected women neither understand the warning signs of postpartum depression nor do they know where to seek help. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of SmartMoms, a German mobile web application (web app) designed to inform women about postpartum depression, support them, and provide an easily accessible self-screening instrument.

Methods

After its development, SmartMoms was distributed through healthcare providers and social media. Feasibility was assessed by examining (1) the experience of postpartum women with the web app, (2) user behaviour, and (3) the experience of healthcare providers wi

SUBMITTER: Daehn D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10230750 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature