Group psychological intervention for postnatal depression: a nested qualitative study with British South Asian women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postnatal depression affects 10-15 % of all mothers in Western societies and remains a major public health concern for women from diverse cultures. British Pakistani and Indian women have a higher prevalence of depression in comparison to their white counterparts. Research has shown that culturally adapted interventions using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) may be acceptable and may help to address the needs of this population. The aim of this study was to assess the acceptability and overall experience of the Positive Health Programme by British South Asian mothers.

Methods

This was a nested qualitative study, part of an exploratory randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted to test the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally-adapted intervention (Posi

SUBMITTER: Masood Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4659205 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature