Mobile well-being in pregnancy
Suggestions from a quasi-experimental controlled study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21452971 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Claudia Carissoli (0000-0003-1456-8740, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, corresponding author), Deborah Gasparri (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore), Giuseppe Riva (0000-0003-3657-106X, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore), Daniela Villani (0000-0002-2435-4036, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 1639-1651 |
| Publication date | 2022-06-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Behaviour and Information Technology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0144-929X • E-ISSN: 1362-3001 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/0144929x.2021.1894484 |
| OpenAlex | W3134547852 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 80 |
‘BenEssere Mamma’ app is a mobile self-help intervention containing mindfulness meditations and ‘savoring the present moment’ exercises for use during pregnancy. The goal of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of this app in enhancing the psychological well-being of healthy childbearing women. A quasi-experimental controlled study was conducted with 74 pregnant women randomly assigned to experimental group (APP – mobile app and antenatal care) or control group (routine antenatal care). Participants were assessed on their psychological well-being before, after the 4 weeks of use of the app, and after the childbirth, using Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale. Women’s acceptance and user experience with the app were also assessed through an ad hoc questionnaire. Experimental group reported an increase in sense of autonomy after intervention and after childbirth, and greater self-acceptance after the childbirth compared to the control group. Results are promising and future investigations are needed to understand if a more interactive or a longer intervention could lead to more effective results and if other populations could benefit of this opportunity. Furthermore, to take advantage of potentialities of mobile apps for promoting well-being in pregnant women, the integration of these tools within a wide public health project is encouraged
Autonomy · Childbirth · Intervention (counseling) · mHealth · Mindfulness · Mobile apps · Pregnancy · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychological well-being · Psychotherapist · Scale (ratio) · Well-being · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Computer Science · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Psychology
The Relationship Between Self‐Compassion and Well‐Being
Effects of perinatal mental disorders on the fetus and child
The use and value of digital media for information about pregnancy and early motherhood
Ecological momentary interventions
Psychological Science on Pregnancy
Enhancing well‐being and alleviating depressive symptoms with positive psychology interventions
Beyond Ponce de Leon and Life Satisfaction
Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, and User Acceptance of Information Technology
Mindfulness-based interventions in context
Personal information and public health
Becoming happier takes both a will and a proper way
Maternal Devices”, Social Media and the Self-Management of Pregnancy, Mothering and Child Health
Use of the VeedaMom Electronic App as a Pregnancy Treatment Companion
The structure of psychological well-being revisited
Women's Depressive Symptoms during the Transition to Motherhood
Parenthood and the Quality of Experience in Daily Life
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,33 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |