Group-based Prevention of Postpartum Depression: In-person vs. Virtual Delivery
University of Denver
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether an established preventive intervention (group interpersonal therapy) delivered virtually shows the same benefits for preventing postpartum depression as it does when delivered in person.
Description
Depression is one of the most common perinatal complications, with 1 in 7 mothers qualifying for a diagnosis of postpartum depression (PPD) and even higher rates for those who identify as Hispanic/Latine, Black or African American, American Indian, or Alaska Native, or by multiple races or ethnicities. This project addresses this major gap in services to prevent PPD, particularly among socioeconomically disadvantaged and minoritized groups. It tests the benefit of a virtual perinatal preventive intervention in English and Spanish to increase access, scalability and address the mental health ne…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * English or Spanish speaking * Less than 30 gestational weeks Exclusion Criteria: * None
Interventions
- BehavioralROSE Program: In Person
In-person preventative intervention for postpartum depression that includes content on building social support and communication skills in relationships, navigating the role transition to motherhood, and learning about signs and symptoms of depression after delivery.
- BehavioralROSE Program: Virtual
Virtual ROSE covers the same content (e.g. improving social support and communication) and is delivered by the same facilitators as the in-person intervention via telehealth.
Location
- Denver Health Medical CenterDenver, Colorado