Effectiveness of group-based psycho-education on preventing postpartum depression among pregnant women by primary healthcare provider in primary healthcare institution: a cluster-randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Ethiopia, one in five mothers suffers from postpartum depression, which needs to be prevented through interventions. According to the World Health Organization, maternal healthcare providers have a unique opportunity to provide psychosocial interventions to prevent the damaging effects of perinatal depression. Hence, this study assessed the effectiveness of prenatal group-based psycho-education in preventing postpartum depression (PPD) in primary healthcare units.

Methods

We conducted a two-arm cluster-randomized controlled trial, enrolling 550 pregnant women at 12-20 weeks of gestation with a normal score (0-4) and a mild score (5-9) on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). The study utilized simple randomization techniques to assign clusters between arm

SUBMITTER: Tessema M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11420118 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature