Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants
06:39

Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants

Published on: June 13, 2021

Postpartum depression peer support: maternal perceptions from a randomized controlled trial.

Cindy-Lee Dennis1

  • 1Nursing and Psychiatry, Canada Research Chair in Perinatal Community Health, University of Toronto, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, Toronto, ON M5T 1P8, Canada. cindylee.dennis@utoronto.ca

International Journal of Nursing Studies
|December 8, 2009
PubMed
Summary

High-risk mothers found telephone-based peer support highly satisfactory for preventing postpartum depression. Key elements included emotional and informational support, fostering trust and acceptance.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Postpartum Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in Nonbirthing Parents in Canada: A Cross-Sectional Study.

The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursing·2026
Same author

Using ChatGPT for thematic analysis of qualitative interviews in cultural research: a methodological investigation.

Asian journal of psychiatry·2026
Same author

Depressive and anxiety symptoms in mothers and fathers and child socioemotional outcomes: A nationwide Canadian study.

Journal of psychiatric research·2026
Same author

Effectiveness of Family Interventions in Bipolar Disorder: A Systematic Review.

Bipolar disorders·2026
Same author

Lived experiences of bipolar disorder and family caregiving in Pakistan.

Global mental health (Cambridge, England)·2026
Same author

Influence of Paternal Preconception Health on Miscarriage and Time to Pregnancy: A Scoping Review.

Archives of medical research·2026

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal mental health
  • Psychosocial interventions
  • Public health

Background:

  • Peer support is effective for preventing postpartum depression in high-risk women.
  • Postpartum depression affects many mothers, necessitating effective support strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe maternal perceptions of telephone-based peer support.
  • To evaluate the impact of peer support on maternal well-being in the postpartum period.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted among women in a randomized controlled trial.
  • Participants received usual care or usual care plus telephone-based peer support.
  • Maternal perceptions were assessed at 12 weeks postpartum using the Peer Support Evaluation Inventory.

More Related Videos

Using Chronic Social Stress to Model Postpartum Depression in Lactating Rodents
07:30

Using Chronic Social Stress to Model Postpartum Depression in Lactating Rodents

Published on: June 10, 2013

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants
06:39

Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants

Published on: June 13, 2021

Using Chronic Social Stress to Model Postpartum Depression in Lactating Rodents
07:30

Using Chronic Social Stress to Model Postpartum Depression in Lactating Rodents

Published on: June 10, 2013

Main Results:

  • Mothers reported high levels of emotional (92.7%), informational (72.4%), and appraisal (72.0%) support.
  • Positive relationship qualities like trust (83.6%) and acceptance (79.1%) were frequently reported.
  • Satisfaction was high (80.5%) and associated with contact frequency and duration.

Conclusions:

  • Mothers largely perceived peer support positively, supporting its use for postpartum depression prevention.
  • Suggested improvements include enhanced training for appraisal support and better volunteer-participant matching.
  • Ensuring mothers desire peer support is crucial for relationship development and positive outcomes.