Reach Out, Stay Strong, Essentials for Mothers of Newborns (ROSE), a Study of a Postpartum Depression Prevention Intervention Among Pregnant Women in a Women's Health Clinic
NYU Langone Health
Summary
The purpose of this study is to learn more about pregnant women's' experience with Reach Out, Stay Strong, Essentials for mothers of newborns (ROSE) and to evaluate the effectiveness of the ROSE program in preventing and reducing post-partum depressive symptoms, decreasing stress, and increasing social support among pregnant women.
Description
This is a 2-phase study, including a feasibility phase (Pilot, Phase 1), and an outcomes evaluation phase (Phase 2). Phase 1 tests the acceptability and feasibility of a postpartum depression prevention intervention among pregnant women attending a prenatal clinic in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. NYU research staff will be trained to implement this intervention. Based on the feedback received from women and staff in phase 1, the intervention will be modified accordingly. Phase 2 will be an outcomes evaluation to test the effectiveness of the intervention to decrease maternal stress and depressive sym…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–100 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Receive prenatal care at the Sunset Park Family Health Center for Women's Health and Pediatrics (SPWHP) * Female * At least 18 years of age * Speaks and understands English or Spanish (depending on the language of the next group) * Is pregnant * Is in the second trimester of her pregnancy * Capable of providing informed consent. * Scores between 4 and 12 on Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale or records 2 or more ACEs on adapted ACEs questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: * Not receiving prenatal care at the Sunset Park Family Health Center for Women's Health and Pediatric…
Interventions
- OtherROSE Program
The program includes 6 group sessions and an individual session 4-6 weeks after birth. Each session will last 60 minutes and will be conducted over Webex. The key areas that will be discussed during the sessions include: Psychoeducation, Adjusting to life with baby, Effective communication, Asking for what you need, and Planning for the future.
Location
- NYU Langone HealthNew York, New York