Ansaldi S, López IB, Lara MA

Language: Spanish
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Page: 19-30
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ABSTRACT

The aim of the study was to replicate the effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention to prevent depression (IPPD; Lara et al., 2003) by incorporating more specific training that would improve people’s skills at obtaining social support. A randomized comparative design was used, between two conditions with preand post-treatment assessment and follow-up. Thirty five women were randomly allocated, of which 23 remained in the program. The MANOVA for depression symptoms (BDI-II; Beck, 1996) and satisfaction with the support (Sarason et al., 1983) provided showed significant intra-group differences but not between groups and no change in the number of supports. In short, the results replicate those of the original as regards effectiveness in reducing depression symptoms and contribute information on its effect on satisfaction with the support provided. However, they do not allow one to conclude that the training to reinforce this support enhances the effectiveness of the intervention in the aspects evaluated.