Acceptance-focused Process Intervention (API) on Postpartum Depression and Emotional Intelligence among Postpartum Women: A Preliminary Study

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Sheeba John and Lucila O. Bance (The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines)

Postpartum depression is a highly neglected issue after childbirth as far as the mother is concerned and is rarely addressed though women’s health has currently turned out to be a global concern. Since the Postpartum depression affects the whole society, not just the newborn, its mother, and the family, it has to be treated as a severe health concern. The present study aims to validate and test the efficacy of the Acceptance-focused Process Intervention (API) On Postpartum Depression and Emotional Intelligence Among Postpartum Women. The study will employ Conklin’s program developmental model as the research design and Postpartum Depression Screening Scale (PDSS) and the Schutte Self Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) as research instruments for data collection. Interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) will be conducted with participants and experts to explore the key issues. To determine the structural consistency, adaptability, and feasibility of Acceptance-focused Process Intervention (API), expert evaluation and pilot study will be carried out. The study will use a true experimental design to validate API. Non-parametric statistical tools will be utilized to analyze the research results based on the study objectives and the nature of the data. API is expected to be proven as an efficient tool to reduce postpartum depression and enhance emotional intelligence with improved emotions and behaviors.