scholarly journals New mothers and postpartum depression: a narrative review of peer support intervention studies

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 337-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joni Leger ◽  
Nicole Letourneau
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Intervention Studies ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
New Mothers ◽  
Support Intervention ◽  
Peer Support Intervention

Evaluation of Technology-Based Peer Support Intervention Program for Preventing Postnatal Depression: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shefaly Shorey ◽  
Cornelia Chee ◽  
Yap-Seng Chong ◽  
Esperanza Debby Ng ◽  
Ying Lau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
New Mothers ◽  
Support Intervention ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Peer Support Intervention

BACKGROUND Multiple international agencies, including the World Health Organization and the International Monetary Fund, have emphasized the importance of maternal mental health for optimal child health and development. Adequate social support is vital for the most vulnerable to postpartum mood disorders. Hence, an urgent need for sustainable social support programs to aid mothers ease into their new parenting role exists. OBJECTIVE This study protocol aims to examine the effectiveness of a technology-based peer support intervention program among mothers at risk for postnatal depression in the early postpartum period. METHODS A randomized controlled 2-group pretest and repeated posttest experimental design will be used. The study will recruit 118 mothers from the postnatal wards of a tertiary public hospital in Singapore. Eligible mothers will be randomly allocated to receive either the peer support intervention program or routine perinatal care from the hospital. Peer volunteers will be mothers who have experienced self-reported depression and will be receiving face-to-face training to support new mothers at risk of depression. Outcome measures include postnatal depression, anxiety, loneliness, and social support. Data will be collected at immediate postnatal period (day of discharge from the hospital), at fourth week and twelfth week post childbirth. RESULTS The recruitment and training of peer support volunteers (N=20) ended in June 2017, whereas recruitment of study participants commenced in July 2017 and is still ongoing. The current recruitment for new mothers stands at 73, with 36 in the control group and 37 in the intervention group. Data collection is projected to be completed by May 2018. CONCLUSIONS This study will identify a potentially effective and clinically useful method to prevent postnatal depression in new mothers, which is the top cause of maternal morbidity. Receiving social support from others who share similar experiences may enhance the positive parenting experiences of mothers, which in turn can improve the psychosocial well-being of the mothers, tighten mother-child bond, and enhance overall family dynamics for mothers and infants. CLINICALTRIAL International Standard Randomized Controlled Trial Number ISRCTN14864807; http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN14864807 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6xtBNvBTX)

Effectiveness of peer support intervention on perinatal depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 276 ◽  
pp. 788-796
Author(s):  
Ruirui Huang ◽  
Chunli Yan ◽  
Yumei Tian ◽  
Beimei Lei ◽  
Dongqi Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Perinatal Depression ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Support Intervention ◽  
Peer Support Intervention

scholarly journals Facilitators and Barriers to Implementation of a Peer Support Intervention for Patients with Chronic Pain: A Qualitative Study

Pain Medicine ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 1311-1320
Author(s):  
Sarah A Shue ◽  
Alan B McGuire ◽  
Marianne S Matthias
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Support Intervention ◽  
Barriers To Implementation ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers ◽  
Peer Coach ◽  
Peer Support Intervention

Abstract Objective Pain self-management information and support, delivered by peers, are a potentially useful approach to help patients who are struggling to manage their chronic pain. Before implementation into clinical settings, it is important to understand factors that may influence the success of implementation. The purpose of this study was to explore facilitators and barriers to implementation of peer support for chronic pain. Design Semistructured interviews were conducted with clinicians who provide care to patients with chronic pain, regarding their perceptions of the proposed peer support intervention. Setting A single US Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Subjects Using maximum variation sampling, 15 providers were interviewed (11 women, four men). Clinicians’ disciplines included primary care, physical therapy, nursing, clinical psychology, social work, and pharmacy. Results Findings indicated that clinicians 1) had an overall positive perception of the intervention; 2) had specific intervention outcomes they wanted for patients; 3) anticipated that the intervention could positively influence their role; 4) anticipated barriers to intervention participation and maintenance; and 5) had concerns regarding peer coach selection. Findings are discussed in the context of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Conclusions Understanding clinician perceptions of a peer support intervention is critical for successful implementation. The feedback collected in this study will facilitate implementation of the intervention on a broader scale, allowing more patients to benefit.

scholarly journals Feasibility and acceptability of a motivational interviewing breastfeeding peer support intervention

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. e12703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Copeland ◽  
Laura Merrett ◽  
Cheryl McQuire ◽  
Aimee Grant ◽  
Nina Gobat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Support Intervention ◽  
Peer Support Intervention
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