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. 2020 Feb 25;16(1):e1074.
doi: 10.1002/cl2.1074. eCollection 2020 Mar.

PROTOCOL: Effectiveness of interpersonal psychotherapy in comparison to other psychological and pharmacological interventions for reducing depressive symptoms in women diagnosed with postpartum depression in low and middle-income countries: A systematic review

Harmeet Kaur Kang  1 , Denny John  2 , Bandana Bisht  3 , Manmeet Kaur  1 , Obrey Alexis  4 , Aaron Worsley  4
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PROTOCOL: Effectiveness of interpersonal psychotherapy in comparison to other psychological and pharmacological interventions for reducing depressive symptoms in women diagnosed with postpartum depression in low and middle-income countries: A systematic review

Harmeet Kaur Kang et al. Campbell Syst Rev. .

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Abstract

Postpartum Depression (PPD) is highly prevalent among women in low and middle income countries (LMICs). World Heath Organization has recognised interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) as the first line treatment for the postpartum depression. The primary aim of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of IPT alone or in combination with pharmacotherapy or other psychosocial therapies for treating depressive symptoms in women with postpartum depression. The generated evidence from this review will help to inform policies in relation to the treatment of postpartum depression in LMICs.

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Logic Model concerning the effcetiveness of Interpersonal psychotherapy to improve postpartum depression outcomes and improved mental health services in LMICs (Von Bertalanffy, 1971)
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