MARIA Integrated Maternal Mental Health and Family Planning Package
BehavioralA multi-component integrated package delivered within routine postnatal and immunization visits at primary healthcare centers. Has 7 components
- Integrated service delivery: All eligible postnatal women are screened for postpartum depression using Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Based on score, primary healthcare providers deliver stepped-care psychosocial support. Family planning counseling is integrated into the same visit for all women.
- Community health workers community outreach
- Provider training
- Supportive Supervision
- Communication/educational material (brochures, pamphlets, videos in waiting area)
- A project website and automated electronic Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale tool accessible via QR code for use by providers, community health workers, and women
- online learning courses on implementation research and leadership and management