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A Pilot Feasibility Trial of the Online Mothers and Babies Course (eMB): Improving Perinatal Mental Health for Pregnant Women and Their Partners
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Online Mothers and Babies Course (eMB) for Anxiety Disorders Generalized and Depression. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This pilot study engaged pregnant couples experiencing elevated symptoms of maternal anxiety or depression with an existing online psychoeducation intervention, the Online Mothers and Babies Course (eMB). The study had three primary aims to assess overall feasibility; 1) explore the feasibility of delivering eMB to couples by assessing recruitment, retainment, and adherence, 2) examine eMB's preliminary efficacy for reducing PMAD symptoms, and 3) describe participants' satisfaction and perceptions about eMB acceptability. The intervention group received the 8-week eMB and the control group received an informational resources sheet.
Study Details
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Interventions
The eMB is an online, asynchronous, self-administered intervention modeled after the efficacious and in-person Mothers and Babies Course. (4) The eight-week course includes psychoeducational modules containing YouTube videos, vignettes, interactive quizzes, homework, guided meditations, and downloadable resources that teach strategies to promote a healthy outcome for mothers and their newborns: 1) overview, 2) thoughts and my mood, 3) fighting harmful and increasing helpful thoughts, 4) activities and my mood, 5) pleasant activities help make a healthy reality, 6) contact with others and my mood, 7) planning for the future and graduation, 8) relaxation exercises.