Effect of a web-based positive psychology intervention on prenatal well-being: A case series study.
Women Birth
; 31(1): e1-e8, 2018 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Detrimental effects of women's negative feelings during pregnancy have been extensively examined and documented, but research on the influence of positive feelings and protective factors on their prenatal mental health is scarce. Evidence from the positive psychology field has shown that practicing some brief positive exercises, called positive psychology interventions, can maximize well-being by increasing positive emotions, engagement, and meaning.AIM:
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of a positive psychology web-based intervention on indices of women's prenatal well-being.METHODS:
Specifically, a case series design was adopted, and data from six women are presented. Participants were involved in a 5-week online positive psychology intervention that includes a set of positive psychology interventions specifically adapted for pregnant women. Measures of women's mental well-being, depression, pregnancy-related anxiety, life satisfaction, and social support were measured at pre- and post-intervention. Compliance with the intervention and exercise preferences were assessed at post-test. Single-item related well-being measures were assessed weekly. FINDINGS ANDDISCUSSION:
The findings of this case series study indicate potential effects of the intervention on supporting mental well-being and decreasing depressive symptomatology in these pregnant women. Furthermore, this study provides some suggestions for developing future online-based positive interventions addressed to pregnant women. However, these findings are preliminary, and future studies are needed in order to assess the effects of the intervention in a wider population of pregnant women.Palabras clave
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ansiedad
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Atención Prenatal
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Refuerzo en Psicología
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Internet
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Mujeres Embarazadas
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Depresión
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Servicios de Salud Mental
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Women Birth
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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OBSTETRICIA
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article