IPM+ Reduces Antenatal Depression and Anxiety
Researchers at Wuhan University conducted a randomized controlled trial from April to October 2024 enrolling 80 pregnant women, comparing a 5-week internet-based Problem Management Plus (IPM+) intervention plus routine care versus routine care alone. IPM+ produced greater improvements in depressive symptoms (Hedges g=0.74–0.76), anxiety (g≈0.51–0.52), perceived stress, and sleep quality, with effects sustained at three-month follow-up.
Key Points
- 1Shows IPM+ reduces depressive symptoms with Hedges g 0.74–0.76 at T2 and T3
- 2Reports concurrent reductions in anxiety and perceived stress with moderate sustained effect sizes
- 3Suggests internet delivery enables scalable, low-intensity PM+ suitable for resource-limited perinatal care
Scoring Rationale
Randomized, peer-reviewed trial demonstrates clinically meaningful effects; limitation is modest sample size and single-center design reducing generalizability.
Sources
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