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 24, 2026 · Updated 24 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. 220 pregnant women with depression took part. 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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