STAR Study - Supporting and Reinforcing Family Connections
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Feasibility and acceptability of using VIPP in perinatal services
IRAS ID
326238
Contact name
Jane Iles
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Surrey
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 5 months, 0 days
Research summary
Perinatal mental health difficulties are those which occur during pregnancy or in the first year following the birth of a child. Perinatal mental illness affect up to 27% of new and expectant mothers/birthing people and the term covers a wide range of conditions. The perinatal period is a time of increased emotional and social vulnerability, a state of transition and identity reassessment. Parents/Caregivers are at increased risk during this period of having mental health difficulties and experiencing distress. If left untreated mental health difficulties can have significant and long-lasting effects on the mother/birthing person, the child, and the wider family. Specialist perinatal mental health services provide care for mothers or birthing people for their mental health needs and also support in developing the relationship between parent and baby.
This research aims to understand the efficacy and feasibility of Video Intervention to Promote Positive Parenting (VIPP) for this group. VIPP is an attachment based intervention aiming to enhance sensitive parenting to promote positive parent-child relationships. This study will consider how effective this is for mothers with symptoms of either postnatal depression or birth trauma. This two-phase investigation will conduct an analysis of outcomes pre and post intervention, as well as utilise individual interviews with mothers. It is hoped that through this analysis and discussion, diverse experiences of VIPP in a perinatal mental health population will be sought.
REC name
East of Scotland Research Ethics Service REC 2
REC reference
23/ES/0043
Date of REC Opinion
7 Dec 2023
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion