| Institution: | 1.Cumbria Partnership Foundation Trust, Garburn House,Westmoreland General Hospital,Kendal,UK;2.The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work,The University of Manchester, Jean McFarlane Building, University Place,Manchester,UK;3.Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust,Accrington,UK;4.Centre for Primary Care, Academic Health Sciences Centre,University of Manchester,Manchester,UK;5.Institute of Psychology, Health & Society,University of Liverpool, The Waterhouse Building,Liverpool,UK;6.Child Mental Health Unit, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Mulberry House,Liverpool,UK;7.Institute of Brain, Behaviour, and Mental Health,University of Manchester, Jean McFarlane Building,Manchester,UK |
| Abstract: | BackgroundPostnatal depression affects 10–15 % of all mothers in Western societies and remains a major public health concern for women from diverse cultures. British Pakistani and Indian women have a higher prevalence of depression in comparison to their white counterparts. Research has shown that culturally adapted interventions using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) may be acceptable and may help to address the needs of this population. The aim of this study was to assess the acceptability and overall experience of the Positive Health Programme by British South Asian mothers.MethodsThis was a nested qualitative study, part of an exploratory randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted to test the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally-adapted intervention (Positive Health Programme or PHP) for postnatal depression in British South Asian women. In-depth interviews (N = 17) were conducted to determine the views of the participants on the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention.ResultsThe participants found the intervention acceptable and experienced an overall positive change in their attitudes, behaviour, and increased self-confidence.ConclusionsThe findings suggest that the culturally adapted Positive Health Programme is acceptable to British South Asian women. These results support that culturally sensitive interventions may lead to better health outcomes and overall satisfaction.Trial registrationProtocol registered on Clinicaltrials.gov NCT01838889 |
