Feasibility of incorporating mindfulness based mental health promotion to the pregnancy care program in Sri Lanka: a pilot study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Feasibility of incorporating mindfulness based mental health promotion to the pregnancy care program in Sri Lanka: a pilot study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: Though widely discussed, mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) to improve maternal mental health is limited by lack of studies with system incorporation. We evaluate the feasibility of incorporating a MBI program into routine antenatal care (ANC) in Sri Lanka. Methods: MBI included learn...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Thilini Agampodi, Subhashini Katumuluwa, Thulani Pattiyakumbura, Nilupulee Rankaduwa, Thushari Dissanayaka, Suneth Agampodi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	F1000 Research Ltd 2019-01-01
Series:	F1000Research
Online Access:	https://f1000research.com/articles/7-1850/v2

Similar Items

Exclusive breastfeeding in Sri Lanka: problems of interpretation of reported rates
by: de Silva Avanthi, et al.
Published: (2009-01-01)

Adolescents perception of reproductive health care services in Sri Lanka
by: Agampodi Thilini C, et al.
Published: (2008-05-01)

Antenatal depression in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and the factor structure of the Sinhalese version of Edinburgh post partum depression scale among pregnant women.
by: Suneth Buddhika Agampodi, et al.
Published: (2013-01-01)

Barriers for early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding up to six months in predominantly rural Sri Lanka: a need to strengthen policy implementation
by: Thilini Chanchala Agampodi, et al.
Published: (2021-04-01)

The need for standard definitions in global data comparison: lessons from studying the prevalence of anaemia during pregnancy in Sri Lanka
by: Thilini Agampodi, et al.
Published: (2021-05-01)

Breastfeeding practices in a public health field practice area in Sri Lanka: a survival analysis
by: Agampodi Thilini C, et al.
Published: (2007-10-01)

Social capital and health during pregnancy; an in-depth exploration from rural Sri Lanka
by: Thilini Chanchala Agampodi, et al.
Published: (2017-07-01)

Minor ailments in pregnancy are not a minor concern for pregnant women: a morbidity assessment survey in rural Sri Lanka.
by: Suneth Buddhika Agampodi, et al.
Published: (2013-01-01)

Family planning prevalence among postpartum mothers attending child welfare clinics - A Sri Lankan experience
by: Agampodi Suneth, et al.
Published: (2009-01-01)

Perceptions on respectful maternity care in Sri Lanka: Study protocol for a mixed-methods study of patients and providers.
by: Malitha Patabendige, et al.
Published: (2021-01-01)

Estimating the burden of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka; a systematic review
by: Janith Warnasekara, et al.
Published: (2019-02-01)

Determinants of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: Study Protocol
by: Thevanesam Vasanthi, et al.
Published: (2010-11-01)

Do people know adequately about leptospirosis? A knowledge assessment survey in post-outbreak situation in Sri Lanka
by: Suneth B Agampodi, et al.
Published: (2010-01-01)

Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka
by: J. N. Warnasekara, et al.
Published: (2017-10-01)

Productivity cost due to maternal ill health in Sri Lanka.
by: Suneth Agampodi, et al.
Published: (2012-01-01)

Incidence and predictors of onboard injuries among Sri Lankan flight attendants
by: Agampodi Thilini C, et al.
Published: (2009-07-01)

Time series models for prediction of leptospirosis in different climate zones in Sri Lanka.
by: Janith Warnasekara, et al.
Published: (2021-01-01)

Case definitions in Leptospirosis: a note to Sri Lankan researchers
by: Suneth Agampodi
Published: (2012-08-01)

Productivity cost due to postpartum ill health: A cross-sectional study in Sri Lanka.
by: Nuwan Darshana Wickramasinghe, et al.
Published: (2017-01-01)

How costly is the first prenatal clinic visit? Analysis of out-of-pocket expenditure in rural Sri Lanka - a country with free maternal health care
by: Sajaan Praveena Gunarathne, et al.
Published: (2021-09-01)

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor insecticides related acute poisoning, availability and sales: trends during the post-insecticide-ban period of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
by: Devarajan Rathish, et al.
Published: (2018-06-01)

Is leishmaniasis adequately notified in Sri Lanka? A survey among doctors from an endemic district, Sri Lanka
by: Chandana Hewawasam, et al.
Published: (2020-06-01)

Comparison of biochemical parameters among DPP4 inhibitor users and other oral hypoglycaemic drug users: a cross-sectional study from Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
by: Devarajan Rathish, et al.
Published: (2019-01-01)

A self‐applied valid scale for rapid tracking of household food insecurity among pregnant women in Sri Lanka
by: Thilini C. Agampodi, et al.
Published: (2021-07-01)

Red blood cell acetylcholinesterase activity among healthy dwellers of an agrarian region in Sri Lanka: a descriptive cross-sectional study
by: Devarajan Rathish, et al.
Published: (2018-06-01)

Qualitative and quantitative dermatoglyphics of chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu) in Sri Lanka
by: Buddhika Thilanga Bandara Wijerathne, et al.
Published: (2020-01-01)

Factors associated with anemia among Sri Lankan primary school children in rural North Central Province
by: Gayani Shashikala Amarasinghe, et al.
Published: (2017-03-01)

The hidden burden of adolescent pregnancies in rural Sri Lanka; findings of the Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort
by: Thilini Chanchala Agampodi, et al.
Published: (2021-07-01)

Suicidal ideation and intentional self-harm in pregnancy as a neglected agenda in maternal health; an experience from rural Sri Lanka
by: Nimna Sachini Malawara Arachchi, et al.
Published: (2019-11-01)

Improving the leptospirosis disease burden assessment by including ambulatory patients from outpatient departments: a cross-sectional study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
by: Janith Warnasekara, et al.
Published: (2021-05-01)

Massive hepatitis A outbreak in Sri Lanka in 2009: an indication of increasing susceptibility and epidemiological shift?
by: NJ Dahanayaka, et al.
Published: (2013-08-01)

“Don’t forget the migrants”: exploring preparedness and response strategies to combat the potential spread of MERS-CoV virus through migrant workers in Sri Lanka [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/1hs]
by: Kolitha Wickramage, et al.
Published: (2013-07-01)

Recent research from Sri Lanka (v2i2)
by: Shehan Williams, et al.
Published: (2012-01-01)

Validity of a commercially available IgM ELISA test for diagnosing acute leptospirosis in high endemic districts of Sri Lanka
by: SB Agampodi, et al.
Published: (2014-10-01)

Baseline titres of O, H and AH agglutinins to Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi A in blood donors in Sri Lanka.
by: SC Illapperuma, et al.
Published: (2019-04-01)

Duration of exclusive breastfeeding; validity of retrospective assessment at nine months of age
by: Dharmaratne Samath D, et al.
Published: (2011-09-01)

Incidence and effects of Varicella Zoster Virus infection on academic activities of medical undergraduates - a five-year follow-up study from Sri Lanka
by: Kumarihamy Prabhashini, et al.
Published: (2010-05-01)

Severe leptospirosis and pancreatitis; A case series from a leptospirosis outbreak in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka
by: N. J. Herath, et al.
Published: (2016-11-01)

Regional differences of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: observations from a flood-associated outbreak in 2011.
by: Suneth B Agampodi, et al.
Published: (2014-01-01)

Emerging pesticides responsible for suicide in rural Sri Lanka following the 2008–2014 pesticide bans
by: Manjula Weerasinghe, et al.
Published: (2020-05-01)