Village birth helpers take on depression: a new hope for moms in rural kenya
NCT ID NCT03378544
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested whether training traditional birth attendants (local midwives) to provide mental health support can reduce depression in pregnant women in rural Kenya, where mental health specialists are scarce. The study involved 220 pregnant women with depression. The goal was to see if this approach could lower depressive symptoms and improve well-being for mothers and their babies.
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Tawa and Kanzokea
Makueni Boma, Makueni County, Kenya
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