Table 2.
Group 2: non–randomized controlled trials—case series, open trial, and quasi-experimental (N=3).
Intervention type, format, and duration | Study aims (sample size) | Engagement measures: connect | Engagement measures: attend | Engagement measures: participate | Engagement measures: enact |
Positive psychology web-based intervention; 5-week web-based self-applied positive psychology intervention specifically adapted for pregnant women; 4 modules [32] | Examine the effect of a positive psychology web-based intervention on indices of participants’ prenatal well-being (6 participants); case series design |
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Exercise preferences were assessed at the posttest time point |
Internet program plus weekly phone coaching sessions, individually or group-wise; MMBa program; 8 weeks [33] | Examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of MMB for use with pregnant women at risk for depressive relapse (37 participants); open trial—no control group |
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Self-reported satisfaction (perceived benefits and challenges) via questionnaire and engagement interview (qualitative) at session completion |
Web-based modules: web-based maternity health records, antenatal health education, self-management journals, and infant birth records [34] | Investigate the effectiveness of a web-based antenatal care and education system on pregnancy-related stress, general self-efficacy, and satisfaction with antenatal care (135 participants) quasi-experimental design |
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N/Ac |
aMMB: Mindful Mood Balance.
bCONSORT: Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials.
cN/A: not applicable.