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ArticleInternet interventions2024

Guided web app intervention for reducing symptoms of depression in postpartum women: Results of a feasibility randomized controlled trial.

Pamela Franco, Marcia Olhaberry, Saskia Kelders, Antonia Muzard, Pim Cuijpers

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Pamela FrancoDoctoral Program in Psychotherapy, School of Psychology, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Av. Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Santiago, Chile.
Marcia OlhaberryMillennium Institute for Research in Depression and Personality (MIDAP), Santiago, Chile.
Saskia KeldersCentre for eHealth & Wellbeing Research, Psychology, Health & Technology, Faculty of Behavioral, Management and Social Sciences, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB Enschede, the Netherlands.
Antonia MuzardDoctoral Program in Psychotherapy, School of Psychology, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Av. Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Santiago, Chile.
Pim CuijpersDepartment of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Background: Chile faces a significant postpartum depression prevalence and treatment gap, necessitating accessible interventions. While cognitive-behavioral internet-based interventions have proven effective in high-income countries, this field is underdeveloped in Chile. Based on the country's widespread use of digital technology, a guided 8-week cognitive-behavioral web app intervention named " Objective: This study aimed to assess the acceptability and feasibility of " Methods: Sixty-five postpartum women with minor or major depression were randomly assigned to either intervention or waitlist. Primary outcomes centered on study feasibility, intervention feasibility, and acceptability. Semi-structured interviews with a sub-sample enriched the understanding of participants' experiences. Secondary outcomes included mental health variables assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and 1-month follow-up. Results: Chilean women displayed great interest in the intervention. 44.8 % of participants completed the intervention. Participants reported high satisfaction and engagement levels, with interviewees highlighting the value of the intervention's content, exercises, and therapist's feedback. However, preliminary efficacy analysis didn't reveal a significant interaction between group and time for outcome measures. Discussion: This research represents a pioneering effort in Chile to evaluate an internet-based intervention for postpartum depression symptoms. The demonstrated feasibility and acceptability highlight the potential of integrating technology-driven approaches into mental health interventions. However, the intervention did not demonstrate superiority, as both groups exhibited similar positive progress in several outcomes. Therefore, the following research phase should involve a larger and more diverse sample to assess the intervention's effectiveness, identify influencing factors, and determine the individuals who benefit the most.

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AcceptabilityCognitive-behavioral therapyDepressionFeasibilityGuided self-helpInternet-based interventionPostpartumRandomized controlled trial

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PMCPMC11067323

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