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The Fordyce Happiness program effectively reduced postpartum depression in mothers. This low-cost intervention shows promise for widespread use in community settings to support maternal mental health.

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  • Public Health
  • Maternal Health

Background:

  • Postpartum depression poses risks to maternal well-being and infant development.
  • The Fordyce Happiness program is explored as an intervention for postpartum depression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Fordyce Happiness program in mitigating postpartum depression.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental study involving 133 postpartum mothers in Isfahan.
  • Participants were randomized into intervention (Fordyce program) and control groups.
  • Maternal depression was assessed using Beck Depression Inventory-II-Persian before, immediately after, and one month post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • No significant demographic or pre-intervention depression differences between groups.
  • The intervention group showed a significant reduction in depression scores post-intervention (P < 0.001).
  • The control group did not exhibit significant changes in depression scores.

Conclusions:

  • The Fordyce Happiness program is effective in reducing postpartum depression.
  • Its cost-effectiveness and efficacy support its recommendation for postpartum mothers in community settings.