The Effect of Digital Mindfulness Interventions on Depressive, Anxiety, and Stress Symptoms in Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education September 1, 2023 Monique L Mefrouche, Eva-Maria Siegmann, Stephanie Böhme et al. 15 citations
Digital mindfulness interventions significantly reduce depression and anxiety symptoms during pregnancy, but not stress symptoms. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 randomized-controlled trials with 1,373 participants found that digital mindfulness methods lowered depression (effect size g = -0.47) and anxiety (g = -0.41) compared to control groups. The effects were moderated by attrition rate and whether the woman was pregnant for the first time (primiparity). These findings suggest digital mindfulness is a promising approach for managing mental health symptoms in pregnant women.