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Smartphone-based intervention for postpartum depressive symptoms (Smart-e-Moms): study protocol for a randomized

Daria Daehn¹, Caroline Meyer², Viola Loew³

¹Department of Education and Psychology, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany. d.daehn@fu-berlin.de.

|July 10, 2024

Summary

This study evaluates a smartphone app for postpartum depression, aiming to improve maternal mental health and child development. The digital intervention offers cognitive-behavioral therapy to reduce depressive symptoms and enhance well-being.

Keywords:

Baby blues CBT IBI PPD Peripartum mental health Prevention Smartphone-delivered

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Area of Science:

Digital health interventions
Mental health research
Perinatal care

Background:

Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 8-19% of women in high-income countries.
Barriers like time, stigma, and shame limit postpartum healthcare access.
Digital interventions show promise for supporting women with PPD symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the effectiveness of a smartphone-based intervention for postpartum depression.
To compare the intervention against a treatment-as-usual control group.
To examine the impact on maternal well-being and child development.

Main Methods:

A two-arm randomized controlled trial in Germany involving 556 participants.
Intervention group receives the
Smart-e-Moms
smartphone app (10 CBT modules).
Assessments at baseline, mid-intervention, 6, 12, and 24 weeks.

Main Results:

Anticipated improvement in postpartum depressive symptoms (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale).
Secondary outcomes include maternal bonding, stress, self-efficacy, and satisfaction.
Analysis of healthcare utilization patterns.

Conclusions:

The
Smart-e-Moms
intervention has potential for postpartum depression care in German-speaking regions.
Successful implementation could enhance maternal well-being.
Positive outcomes may contribute to healthy child development.