Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Preventing Postpartum Depressive Symptoms Among Pregnant Individuals With Depression: Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women are particularly vulnerable to depression during pregnancy, which is one of the strongest risk factors for developing postpartum depression (PPD). Addressing antenatal depressive symptoms in these women is crucial for preventing PPD. However, little is known about the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) in preventing PPD in this high-risk group.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of ICBT in preventing PPD among women with antenatal depressive symptoms.

Methods

Participants were screened for antenatal depressive symptoms using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and randomly allocated (1:1) to either the ICBT group (receiving weekly online modules starting antenatally and c

SUBMITTER: Duan CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11920666 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature