Development of a resilience-enhancing intervention during and after pregnancy: a systematic process informed by the behaviour change wheel framework
Abstract Background Pregnancy and the transition to parenthood are accompanied by multiple changes and stress exposure. Resilience has the potential to counteract the negative impact of stress and can be a protective factor against mental health problems. To date, the use of a theoretical framework...
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author | Sarah Van Haeken Marijke A.K.A. Braeken Antje Horsch Mirjam Oosterman Annick Bogaerts |
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description | Abstract Background Pregnancy and the transition to parenthood are accompanied by multiple changes and stress exposure. Resilience has the potential to counteract the negative impact of stress and can be a protective factor against mental health problems. To date, the use of a theoretical framework in the development or application of resilience interventions during pregnancy up to one year postpartum is missing. The aim of this study is to develop an intervention to enhance resilience for pregnant women up to one year postpartum. Methods A systematic and theory-based approach informed by the Behaviour Change Wheel framework and the theoretical model of perinatal resilience was applied. The development took place in three phases and during the process, the target group, researchers and clinicians were involved. Results A combination of resilience-enhancing exercises, group sessions and an online support platform, including follow-up at six and twelve months after delivery, was designed to enhance resilience during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. This intervention incorporates 5 intervention functions delivered by 18 behaviour change techniques. Conclusions This study responds to the need for theory-based intervention programs aiming to enhance resilience to improve the psychological health of pregnant women. We developed a multicomponent resilience-enhancing intervention for pregnant women up to one year postpartum. |
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spelling | doaj.art-3e8c64bef99b4352ab6ea4a7187ac3072023-11-26T14:36:39ZengBMCBMC Psychology2050-72832023-09-0111111110.1186/s40359-023-01301-4Development of a resilience-enhancing intervention during and after pregnancy: a systematic process informed by the behaviour change wheel frameworkSarah Van Haeken0Marijke A.K.A. Braeken1Antje Horsch2Mirjam Oosterman3Annick Bogaerts4Research & Expertise, Resilient People, UC Leuven-LimburgFaculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, REVAL-Rehabilitation Research Center, Hasselt UniversityInstitute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare, University of LausanneDepartment of Clinical Child and Family Studies, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamFaculty of Medicine, department of Development & Regeneration, REALIFE Research Group, Women & Child KU LeuvenAbstract Background Pregnancy and the transition to parenthood are accompanied by multiple changes and stress exposure. Resilience has the potential to counteract the negative impact of stress and can be a protective factor against mental health problems. To date, the use of a theoretical framework in the development or application of resilience interventions during pregnancy up to one year postpartum is missing. The aim of this study is to develop an intervention to enhance resilience for pregnant women up to one year postpartum. Methods A systematic and theory-based approach informed by the Behaviour Change Wheel framework and the theoretical model of perinatal resilience was applied. The development took place in three phases and during the process, the target group, researchers and clinicians were involved. Results A combination of resilience-enhancing exercises, group sessions and an online support platform, including follow-up at six and twelve months after delivery, was designed to enhance resilience during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. This intervention incorporates 5 intervention functions delivered by 18 behaviour change techniques. Conclusions This study responds to the need for theory-based intervention programs aiming to enhance resilience to improve the psychological health of pregnant women. We developed a multicomponent resilience-enhancing intervention for pregnant women up to one year postpartum.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-023-01301-4Psychological resilience, Perinatal CarePrimary PreventionPublic HealthInternet-based intervention |
spellingShingle | Sarah Van Haeken Marijke A.K.A. Braeken Antje Horsch Mirjam Oosterman Annick Bogaerts Development of a resilience-enhancing intervention during and after pregnancy: a systematic process informed by the behaviour change wheel framework BMC Psychology Psychological resilience, Perinatal Care Primary Prevention Public Health Internet-based intervention |
title | Development of a resilience-enhancing intervention during and after pregnancy: a systematic process informed by the behaviour change wheel framework |
title_full | Development of a resilience-enhancing intervention during and after pregnancy: a systematic process informed by the behaviour change wheel framework |
title_fullStr | Development of a resilience-enhancing intervention during and after pregnancy: a systematic process informed by the behaviour change wheel framework |
title_full_unstemmed | Development of a resilience-enhancing intervention during and after pregnancy: a systematic process informed by the behaviour change wheel framework |
title_short | Development of a resilience-enhancing intervention during and after pregnancy: a systematic process informed by the behaviour change wheel framework |
title_sort | development of a resilience enhancing intervention during and after pregnancy a systematic process informed by the behaviour change wheel framework |
topic | Psychological resilience, Perinatal Care Primary Prevention Public Health Internet-based intervention |
url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-023-01301-4 |
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