Table 1 Randomized trials examining the effectiveness of ROSE in preventing PPD

Pregnant women on public assistance [29]

0%*

33%

12 weeks

Women on public assistance at risk for PPD [27]^a

4%*

20%

3 months

Pregnant women on public assistance at PPD risk [28]

16%*

31%

6 months

Pregnant adolescents [39]

12.5%

25%^b

6 months

African-American women at risk for PPD [40]^a

Depressive symptoms decreased over time

No change in depressive symptoms

3 months