Guided web app intervention for reducing symptoms of depression in postpartum women: Results of a feasibility randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chile faces a significant postpartum depression prevalence and treatment gap, necessitating accessible interventions. While cognitive-behavioral internet-based interventions have proven effective in high-income countries, this field is underdeveloped in Chile. Based on the country's widespread use of digital technology, a guided 8-week cognitive-behavioral web app intervention named "Mamá, te entiendo" was developed.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the acceptability and feasibility of "Mamá, te entiendo", for reducing depressive symptomatology in postpartum women.

Methods

Sixty-five postpartum women with minor or major depression were randomly assigned to either intervention or waitlist. Primary outcomes centered on study feasibility, int

SUBMITTER: Franco P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11067323 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature