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Technologies Applied to the Mental Health Care of Pregnant Women: A Systematic Literature Review

2023; Thieme Medical Publishers (Germany); Volume: 45; Issue: 03 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1055/s-0043-1768458

1806-9339

Laís Lage de Carvalho, Júlia Magna da Silva Teixeira, Roberto José Gervásio Unger, Vivian Genaro Motti, Giovanni Marcos Lovisi, Fabiane Rossi dos Santos Grincenkov,

Attachment and Relationship Dynamics

Abstract Objective: This article aims to review the literature regarding the use of technologies to promote mental health for pregnant women. We seek to: understand the strategies that pregnant women use for mental health care. Also, we investigate the existence of scientific evidence that validates such practices. Methods: This study follows the PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews. We analyze 27 studies published between 2012 and 2019. We include publications in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Results: The results revealed several different possibilities to use technology, including the use of text messages and mobile applications on smartphones. Mobile applications are the most commonly used approaches (22.5%). Regarding the strategies used, cognitive-behavioral approaches, including mood checks, relaxation exercises, and psychoeducation comprised 44.12% of the content. Conclusion: There is a need for further investigation and research and development efforts in this field to better understand the possibilities of intervention in mental health in the digital age.