Efficacy of the ‘Thinking Healthy Program’ in Alleviating Antenatal Depression Among Pregnant Women at a Tertiary Care Facility: A Quasi-Experimental Study Conducted in Pakistan - Takeaways - MDSpire

Efficacy of the ‘Thinking Healthy Program’ in Alleviating Antenatal Depression Among Pregnant Women at a Tertiary Care Facility: A Quasi-Experimental Study Conducted in Pakistan

  • By

  • Quratulain Ahsan

  • Javeria Saleem

  • Abid Malik

  • Rubeena Zakar

  • Kashif Siddique

  • Mahwish Naz

  • Gul Mehar Javaid Bukhari

  • Florian Fischer

  • April 18, 2026

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    The 'Thinking Healthy Programme' (THP) is an evidence-based intervention aimed at reducing antenatal depression among pregnant women in Pakistan.

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    A quasi-experimental study demonstrated the effectiveness of THP in alleviating depressive symptoms in a tertiary care setting.

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    The study involved pregnant women aged 18-45 with PHQ-9 scores over 10, indicating a risk of depression during the second trimester.

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    THP utilizes cognitive behavior therapy techniques, including active listening and family collaboration, to support maternal mental health.

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    Findings from this study may inform policymakers on implementing THP to address antenatal depression in low- to middle-income countries.

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Efficacy of the ‘Thinking Healthy Program’ in Alleviating Antenatal Depression Among Pregnant Women at a Tertiary Care Facility: A Quasi-Experimental Study Conducted in Pakistan

  • by Quratulain Ahsan, Javeria Saleem, Abid Malik, Rubeena Zakar, Kashif Siddique, Mahwish Naz, Gul Mehar Javaid Bukhari, Florian Fischer

  • April 18, 2026

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