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Couple-based interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is an acceptable and feasible intervention for first-time parents. This approach supports healthy transitions to parenthood and enhances parental relationships and childcare skills.

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Area of Science:

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  • Perinatal Health
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • First-time parents face increased depression risk during the transition to parenthood.
  • Postnatal depression can adversely affect infant development.
  • Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is effective in reducing postnatal depression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore first-time parents' perceptions of a couple-based IPT program.
  • To identify factors influencing the effectiveness of couple-based IPT through process evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • A process evaluation was conducted alongside a randomized controlled trial of couple-based IPT.
  • Participant satisfaction was assessed using a questionnaire.
  • Semi-structured telephone interviews with 44 parents were analyzed using thematic analysis.

Main Results:

  • Parents found couple-based IPT beneficial for improving relationships, emotional regulation, and childcare competence.
  • Effective implementation was linked to delivery by midwives, interactive lessons, relevant content, and flexible scheduling.

Conclusions:

  • Couple-based IPT is an acceptable and feasible intervention for first-time parents.
  • This program can facilitate a healthy transition to parenthood.
  • Couple-based IPT can supplement standard care to improve perinatal health.