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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tawa and Kanzokea

    Makueni Boma, Makueni County, Kenya

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