Effects of Text Messaging, Educating, and Screening for Postpartum Depression on Participant Knowledge, Engaging in Self-Care Behaviors, and Quality of Life

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a very common medical condition, which can be very dangerous, if left untreated. According to CDC, one in every eight women experiences postpartum depression (CDC, 2020). It has been drawing a lot of medical attention more recently in some of the countries, including the USA. This is caused by the debilitating effects it has on the mother, her bonding with the infant, the family as a unit, as well as other factors. In certain countries, such as the countries of the former USSR, PPD is not considered to be a legitimate medical condition. Therefore, many women from those counties are not properly educated on the causes, symptoms, effects, and treatment for PPD. They do not receive proper support and treatment. The intention of this quality improvement project is to screen women for this condition, educate, treat, and follow up using text messages, calls, and video conferences. These steps should improve women’s knowledge about PPD, their quality of life, their ability to seek treatment, and their condition.