Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a psychosocial education program on postnatal depression (PND), perceived stress, (PSS), and perceived maternal parenting self-efficacy (PMPSE). Methods: A randomized controlled trial design was used with stratified block randomization. The sample size consisted of 128 pregnant women. The women in the experimental group were provided with a psychosocial education program along with standard care, and the control group received standard care with an information pamphlet. Post-test assessments (PND, PSS, and PMPSE) were performed at 1 week, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks after delivery in both groups. Results: The result of the effect of the intervention on outcome variables on repeated measures ANOVA revealed that there was a positive statistically significant reduction in scores of postnatal depression [F (1, 119) = 18.832, p = 0 < 0.001] and perceived stress [F (1,119) = 22.488, p = < 0.001] and no statistically significant change in perceived maternal parenting self-efficacy in the experimental group [F (1,119) = 0.036, p = 0.850]. Conclusion: The psychosocial education program was found to be effective in reducing postnatal depression and stress related to pregnancy and childbirth to enable a smooth transition to motherhood. Practice implications: Given the benefits the program provides to women, this psychosocial education program could be incorporated into routine antenatal care for pregnant women.

Original languageEnglish
Article number108458
JournalPatient Education and Counseling
Volume130
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-2025

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Medicine

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Effectiveness of psychosocial education program on postnatal depression, stress, and perceived maternal parenting self-efficacy among pregnant women in South India'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this