‘Been there, experienced that’: A qualitative study on the experiences and perceptions of online peer volunteers in supporting Singaporean mothers at risk of depression
Shefaly Shorey,
Thiam Chye Tam,
Thilagamangai
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundOnline peer support is a useful source of support for parents during the perinatal period, associated with improved psychological outcomes. Past research has found that peer support providers themselves gain from providing peer support as well, making it mutually beneficial. As current maternity care services are insufficient to meet the support needs of parents, the Supportive Parenting App (SPA) intervention was developed to offer them informational, appraisal and emotional support during the perin… Show more
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