TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - A problem-solving therapy intervention for low-income, pregnant women at risk for postpartum depression
JO  - Research on social work practice
A1  - Sampson, McClain
A1  - Villarreal, Yolanda
A1  - Rubin, Allen
SP  - 236
EP  - 242
VL  - 26
IS  - 3
N2  - Postpartum Depression (PPD) occurs at higher rates among impoverished mothers than the general population. Depression during pregnancy is one of the strongest predictors of developing PPD. Research indicates that non-pharmacological interventions are effective in reducing depressive symptoms but engaging and retaining low-income mothers remains a challenge. A brief, educational intervention delivered through home visits may be an ideal setting for low-income pregnant mothers at risk for PPD. Problem Solving Therapy (PST) is an effective treatment for depression. However, its effectiveness has not been tested among low-income mothers at risk of postpartum depression. This research tests the feasibility and pretest to posttest outcome of an adaptation of PST among a sample of low-income, expectant mothers. This research used a pre-post pilot study. Fourteen pregnant women at risk for postpartum depression were provided 5 home visits of motivational interviewing introduction for engagement and PST for symptom reduction. The intervention had a 93% retention rate. Analysis revealed statistically significant improvements on measures of depression symptoms after intervention This pilot study demonstrates the feasibility of implementation of a home visiting PPD intervention in a community based agency and provides the grounds for optimism about the effectiveness of a PST intervention for low-income women at risk for postpartum depression.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1049-7315
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049731514551143
ID  - ref1
ER  -