ArticleMindfulness2021
mHealth Mindfulness Intervention for Women with Moderate-to-Moderately-Severe Antenatal Depressive Symptoms: a Pilot Study Within an Integrated Health Care System.
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- Evaluating the Effectiveness of Digital Interventions for Stress Management in Pregnant Women: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026Pooled it
- User Engagement With mHealth Interventions to Promote Treatment Adherence and Self-Management in People With Chronic Health Conditions: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of mHealth on the psychosocial health of pregnant women and mothers: a systematic review.BMJ open · 2022Pooled it
- Effect of mindfulness meditation on depression during pregnancy: A meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Pooled it
- Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Mobile Intervention for Improving Perinatal Mental Health and Reducing Depression During Pregnancy: Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Trial
- Dismantling the Component-Specific Effects of Yogic Breathing: Feasibility of a Fully Remote Three-Arm RCT with Virtual Laboratory Visits and Wearable Physiology.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Trial
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- Exploring the Requirements for an mHealth App to Prevent and Manage Perinatal Anxiety and Depression.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Examining State Affective and Cognitive Outcomes Following Brief Mobile Phone-Based Training Sessions to Reduce Anxious Interpretations.Cognitive therapy and research · 2025Article
- Improving Mental Health and Well-Being Through the Paradym App: Quantitative Study of Real-World Data.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- The effectiveness of mHealth mindfulness interventions on perinatal psychological health: a systematic review.Oxford open digital health · 2025Review
- Protocol for a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a telehealth group intervention to reduce perinatal depressive symptoms.Contemporary clinical trials · 2024Article
- A shot in the dark: the impact of online visibility on the search for an effective sleep app.Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine · 2024Review
- Childcare as a social determinant of access to healthcare: a scoping review.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of digital health interventions for perinatal depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Oxford open digital health · 2024Review
- Experiences of Using Digital Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Rapid Scoping Review and Thematic Synthesis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Article
- Sensa Mobile App for Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Symptoms: Pilot Cohort Study.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- Feasibility and Acceptability of a Mindfulness-Based Smartphone App among Pregnant Women with Obesity.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Lessons from digital technology-enabled health interventions implemented during the coronavirus pandemic to improve maternal and birth outcomes: a global scoping review.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Article
- A scoping review of non-pharmacological perinatal interventions impacting maternal sleep and maternal mental health.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectivesTraditional mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to reduce depression symptoms in pregnant women, although in-person classes may pose significant accessibility barriers, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mobile technology offers greater convenience, but little is known regarding the efficacy of self-paced, mobile-delivered (mHealth) mindfulness interventions in this population. This study tested the feasibility and acceptability of offering such an intervention for pregnant women with moderate-to-moderately-severe depression symptoms.
methodsWe conducted a single-arm trial within Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC). Participants were identified through KPNC's universal perinatal depression screening program. Eligible participants included English-speaking pregnant women (<28 weeks of gestation) with moderate-to-moderately-severe depressive symptoms without a regular (<3 times/week) mindfulness/meditation practice. Participants were asked to follow a self-paced, 6-week mindfulness meditation program using a mobile app, Headspace™, 10-20 min/day. Outcome measures included feasibility, acceptability, and patient-reported outcomes (e.g., depression symptoms).
resultsOf the 27 women enrolled, 20 (74%) completed the study. Over half (55%) of participants used the app ≥50% of the days during the 6-week intervention. Responses to the semi-structured interviews indicated that women appreciated the convenience of the intervention and the ability to engage without having to attend classes or arrange childcare. We observed significant improvements in pre-postintervention scores for depression symptoms, perceived stress, sleep disturbance, and mindfulness.
conclusionsOur study demonstrates the feasibility and acceptability of an mHealth mindfulness intervention for women with moderate-to-moderately-severe antenatal depression symptoms. The preliminary data further suggest that an efficacy trial is warranted.
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