Interpersonal Psychotherapy to Reduce Psychological Distress in Perinatal Women: A Systematic Review.

Katherine Stuart BrightElyse M CharroisMuhammad Kashif MughalAbdul WajidDeborah McNeilScott StuartK Alix HaydenDawn Kingston

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2020)

IPT is an effective intervention for the prevention and treatment of psychological distress in women during their pregnancy and postpartum period. As a treatment intervention, IPT is effective in significantly reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety as well as improving social support, relationship quality/satisfaction, and adjustment. Systematic Review Registration: PROSPERO CRD42019114292.

Keyphrases

social support
systematic review
randomized controlled trial
depressive symptoms
polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnancy outcomes
sleep quality
type diabetes
physical activity
combination therapy
meta analyses
skeletal muscle
quality improvement
breast cancer risk
posttraumatic stress disorder