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Table 3.

Mapping of Behavioral Intervention Technology Model to Identify Digital Features for Peripartum Depression Management

BIT Component Mapping to PPD (Examples)
Why Reduction and remission of depression symptoms: (a) increasing healthy, positive thoughts and actions, (b) increasing awareness of and access to PPD screening and education
How (conceptual) The taxonomy of Behavior Change Techniques (i.e. Self-Monitoring, Social Support) [27]
What Digital features:
  • (a) Catalogue of evidence-based information and research findings.

  • (b) Bidirectional messaging with peers and providers

  • (c) Self-monitoring of symptoms

  • (d) Screening

  • (e) Appointment reminders

  • (f) Medication information

How (Technical) Mobile digital platform with modular, user-centered design.
When Workflow will be tailored to participant and provider. Example: If participant transitions from pregnancy to motherhood, the catalogue of information will be focused on coping with this transition.