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  • Reproductive Health
  • Mental Health
  • Community Health Interventions

Background:

  • Postpartum mood disorders affect 10-20% of women, necessitating effective interventions.
  • Support groups offer a promising approach to address postpartum mood symptoms and enhance social support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine participant satisfaction with a peer-facilitated postpartum support group.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the support group in reducing postpartum depression symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • A community-based participatory research approach was used.
  • Participant satisfaction was assessed using mixed methods analyses.
  • Depression scores were compared between attendees and a community sample using propensity score analysis and weighted linear regression, with within-group changes analyzed via repeated measures ANOVA.

Main Results:

  • Participant satisfaction with the peer-support program was high.
  • Postpartum depression scores among attendees were similar to a community sample at follow-up.
  • Significant reductions in depression symptoms were observed among attendees, with notable interactions related to delivery complications and method.

Conclusions:

  • Peer-support groups are an acceptable and potentially effective intervention for women experiencing postpartum depression.
  • Findings highlight the importance of integrating evaluation into community-based mental health programs to support effectiveness.