Social support and online postpartum depression discussion groups: A content analysis

Evans, Marilyn; Donelle, Lorie; Hume-Loveland, Laurie

doi:10.1016/j.pec.2011.09.011

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“…This strategy is likely to involve fear of disclosure, resulting in feelings of shame about having a mental disorder. Our findings demonstrate that good quality social support is of vital importance for recovering from PPD and coping with everyday life, which is confirmed by other studies [34] [35]. However, many women described having to reach a crisis point before they were able to share their feelings with healthcare professionals.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

Lost in a Nameless Chaos—Women’s Experiences of Postpartum Depression: A Meta-Ethnographic Study

Dahl¹,

Hermansen²,

Severinsson³

2017

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Postpartum depression is a common complication related to childbearing with an estimated prevalence of 10% -15%. The aim of the study was to explore and synthesize qualitative empirical studies published between 2005 and 2016 that describe women's experiences of postpartum depression. Ten qualitative studies describing different perspectives on women's experiences of postpartum depression were summarized and synthesized using Noblit and Hare's 7-step meta-ethnographical method. Four central metaphors described women's experiences of postpartum depression: Feeling trapped by reality, Experiencing a nameless chaos, Struggling to find a way out and Being seen as a normal but suffering person. The findings resulted in the following synthesis: The women expected the transition to motherhood to be a joyous experience. Instead, they found it painful, lonely and experienced losing themselves in a nameless chaos. Motherhood is challenged when women experience losing themselves due to depression rather than building a new identity as a mother. Such a situation causes chaos, shame, anxiety and isolation. When seeking professional help, it is essential that the woman is encountered with empathy and professional knowledge, rather than a pat on the back and an underestimation of her problems.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

Lost in a Nameless Chaos—Women’s Experiences of Postpartum Depression: A Meta-Ethnographic Study

Dahl¹,

Hermansen²,

Severinsson³

2017

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“…This may be that connecting with others online is not as confrontational and gives the user more control of the interaction when compared to face-to-face meetings (Breuer, & Barker, 2015;Evans, Donelle, & Hume-Loveland, 2012). Fitting with past research on health related social media use, it was younger and middle aged females who suggested social support features (Thackeray, Crookston, & West, 2013).…”

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Web-Based Intervention Preferences and Physical Activity Motivation of People with Depressive Symptoms

Alley

Andersson

Burton

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Physical activity is an effective method for managing depressive symptoms, and web-based interventions may be an effective tool for promoting physical activity within this population. People with depressive symptoms may experience condition-specific facilitators and barriers to be considered when developing physical activity interventions. This study provides insight into web-based physical activity intervention preferences and physical activity motivation of people with depressive symptoms. This study was part of a larger trial of a web-based physical activity intervention for people with depressive symptoms. Thematic analysis of participants ' (N = 20) written responses to open-ended survey questions was conducted. Preferences for web-based intervention features included social forums, self-monitoring, suggestions for types of physical activity in different circumstances and information targeted to people with depressive symptoms. When discussing physical activity motivation instrumental beliefs (i.e., beliefs of the benefits and cost of physical activity) and controllability (i.e., whether the behaviour is under their control) were discussed. Additionally, people reported condition-specific barriers of physical activity such as depressive symptoms of apathy, worthlessness, and pain. Further research is needed to test the effectiveness of web-based physical activity interventions targeting people with depressive symptoms, which incorporates these findings.

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“…The references cited for each finding in the synthesis represent the number of studies contributing to that particular finding. (Evans et al, 2012) sharing experiences (Andersson et al, 2012;Kennedy et al, 2009) the development of friendship, relationships and forming a connection with others (Doran & Hornibrook 2013).…”

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confidence: 99%

Perceptions and experiences of interventions to prevent postnatal depression. A systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis

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Morrell

Sutcliffe

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Journal of Affective Disorders

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Social support and online postpartum depression discussion groups: A content analysis

Cited by 219 publications

References 45 publications

Lost in a Nameless Chaos—Women’s Experiences of Postpartum Depression: A Meta-Ethnographic Study

Lost in a Nameless Chaos—Women’s Experiences of Postpartum Depression: A Meta-Ethnographic Study

Web-Based Intervention Preferences and Physical Activity Motivation of People with Depressive Symptoms

Perceptions and experiences of interventions to prevent postnatal depression. A systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis

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