A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Telehealth Group Intervention to Reduce Perinatal Depressive Symptoms: A Mixed Methods Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Perinatal depression affects approximately 20% of childbearing individuals and is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes. Nonpharmacological therapies are effective for mild to moderate depression, but multiple access barriers exist, including financial constraints and the inconvenience of in-person appointments. Remote access (ie, telehealth) to services is a promising option, but few studies have evaluated the effectiveness of this approach. The objective of this study was to use a mixed methods approach in a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a group videoconference intervention to reduce symptoms of perinatal depression.

Methods

Participants were assigned to a videoconference intervention group (VCI; mindfulness-based cognitive

SUBMITTER: Iacob E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12172582 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature