Study protocol for the ROSE Scale-Up Study: Informing a decision about ROSE as universal postpartum depression prevention.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To examine the effectiveness, cost-outcome, equity, scalability, and mechanisms of the Reach Out, Stay strong, Essentials for mothers of newborns (ROSE) postpartum depression prevention (PPD) program as universal versus selective or indicated prevention.

Background

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) currently recommends PPD prevention for pregnant people at risk of PPD (i.e., selective/indicated prevention). However, universal prevention may be more scalable, equitable, and cost-beneficial.

Design

Effectiveness of ROSE for preventing PPD among people at risk is known. To assess ROSE as universal prevention, we need to determine the effectiveness of ROSE among all pregnant people, including those screening negative for PPD risk. We will e

SUBMITTER: Johnson JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10528027 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature