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Daehn, Daria
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Meyer, Caroline
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Loew, Viola
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Wabiszczewicz, Jessica
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Pohl, Steffi
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Böttche, Maria
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Pawils, Silke
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Renneberg, Babette
dc.date.accessioned
2024-08-01T08:46:39Z
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2024-08-01T08:46:39Z
dc.identifier.uri
https://refubium.fu-berlin.de/handle/fub188/44361
dc.identifier.uri
http://dx.doi.org/10.17169/refubium-44073
dc.description.abstract
Background
Postpartum depression constitutes a significant public health issue, with prevalence rates ranging between 8 and 19% in high-income nations. Nevertheless, numerous barriers, including time constraints, societal stigmatization, and feelings of shame, contribute to the limited utilization of healthcare services during the postpartum period. Digital interventions offer an opportunity to enhance care for women experiencing postpartum depressive symptoms.
Methods
We will conduct a two-arm randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a smartphone-based intervention in comparison to a treatment-as-usual control group in Germany. Our aim is to randomize 556 participants in a 1:1 ratio. Participants in the intervention group will be provided access to a preventive smartphone-based intervention called “Smart-e-Moms,” which incorporates therapeutic support and comprises 10 concise modules rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy. For the intervention group, evaluations will take place at baseline (t0), prior to sessions 4 and 8 (intermediate assessments), and upon completing the intervention 6 weeks after baseline (t1). The control group’s assessments will be at baseline (t0) and 6 weeks after baseline. Follow-up assessments are scheduled at 12 and 24 weeks from baseline to examine the short-term stability of any observed effects. We anticipate that participants in the intervention group will exhibit improvements in their postpartum depressive symptoms (as measured with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale). Additionally, we will analyze secondary outcomes, including maternal bonding, stress levels, self-efficacy, satisfaction with the intervention, and healthcare utilization.
Discussion
If Smart-e-Moms proves to be effective, it has the potential to play a significant role in postpartum depression care within German-speaking regions. Ideally, this intervention could not only benefit maternal well-being but also improve the prospects for healthy child development.
Trial registration
German clinical trials registry DRKS00032324. Registered on January 26, 2024.
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15 Seiten
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https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subject
Peripartum mental health
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Smartphone-delivered
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100 Philosophie und Psychologie::150 Psychologie::150 Psychologie
dc.title
Smartphone-based intervention for postpartum depressive symptoms (Smart-e-Moms): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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Wissenschaftlicher Artikel
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.articlenumber
469
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.doi
10.1186/s13063-024-08304-5
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.journaltitle
Trials
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1
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.volume
25
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.url
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-08304-5
refubium.affiliation
Erziehungswissenschaft und Psychologie
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Arbeitsbereich Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie
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Springer Nature DEAL
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Die Publikation wurde aus Open Access Publikationsgeldern der Freien Universität Berlin gefördert.
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no
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open access
dcterms.isPartOf.eissn
1745-6215