Publications by authors named "M Olhaberry"

Strength-based video-feedback (SB-VF) is an attached base and culturally sensitive video-feedback intervention which promotes maternal well-being and sensitivity through using mentalization technics. The goals of this study were to investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of internet-delivered SB-VF to mother with post-partum depression during COVID-19 pandemic. A pilot randomized, two arm controlled trial was conducted (trial registration NCT04748731) with depressive symptoms' women (n = 172) from Chilean public primary health centers, 79 were randomized to either experimental group (on-line SB-VF plus treatment as usual [TAU], n = 41) or control group (TAU, n = 38).

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Background: Psychological internet-based interventions have shown promise in preventing and treating perinatal depression, but their effectiveness can be hindered by low user engagement. This challenge often arises from a misalignment between technology attributes, user needs, and context. A user-centered, iterative approach involving all stakeholders is recommended.

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Background: Chile faces a significant postpartum depression prevalence and treatment gap, necessitating accessible interventions. While cognitive-behavioral internet-based interventions have proven effective in high-income countries, this field is underdeveloped in Chile. Based on the country's widespread use of digital technology, a guided 8-week cognitive-behavioral web app intervention named "" was developed.

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Article Synopsis
  • Internet-based interventions like m-WWWT can help address postnatal depression and anxiety among new mothers, and this study explored its feasibility and effectiveness among participants in Chile.
  • The study involved 128 first-time mothers who were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group, with high recruitment and low dropout rates indicating that the intervention was well-received.
  • Although the overall effectiveness showed no significant differences between groups, certain women with lower initial symptoms did benefit from the intervention, suggesting potential for future research in similar contexts.
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Unlabelled: The deterioration of mental health in the general population has been one of the main consequences of the COVID-19 health crisis, with differences in diverse groups. Specifically, recent studies report an increased risk for the development of symptoms of anxiety and depression during the perinatal period, as well as a negative impact on the newborn.

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the differences in mental health, infant and obstetric variables, and childbirth experience in the public and private health systems in Chilean primiparous women before and during the CO- VID-19 pandemic.

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