Effect of a Tailored eHealth Physical Activity Intervention on Physical Activity and Depression During Postpartum: Randomized Controlled Trial (The Postpartum Wellness Study).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Strong evidence suggests physical activity (PA) can ameliorate postpartum depression (PPD) symptoms; however, many postpartum individuals do not meet PA guidelines. Electronic health (eHealth) interventions are a promising approach to address common barriers to PA during postpartum.

Objective

To test the effectiveness of a tailored eHealth PA intervention for increasing PA and decreasing depressive symptoms in individuals at high risk for PPD.

Methods

We conducted a randomized controlled trial within the Kaiser Permanente Northern California integrated health care delivery system. From November 2020 to September 2022, individuals 2-6 months postpartum at high risk for PPD were randomized to an eHealth PA intervention (n=50) or usual care (n=49). The eHealth

SUBMITTER: Badon SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12121695 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature