Table 4 Changes in beliefs toward the impact and detection/follow-up responsibility for both groups

Depressed mothers provide more inconsistent care to their children than non-depressed mothers.

 Comparison group

5 (0.9)

4.8 (0.6)

−0.2 (0.9)

0.261

0.974

 Intervention group

5.2 (0.8)

5 (0.7)

−0.2 (1.2)

0.397

 P*

0.599

0.480

Maternal depression often goes away without treatment.

 Comparison group

3.4 (1.1)

3.4 (0.9)

0 (1.4)

0.874

0.097

 Intervention group

3.3 (1.5)

2.5 (0.9)

−0.8 (1.8)

0.073

 P*

0.795

0.001

It is normal for mothers of young children to feel depressed.

 Comparison group

3.5 (1.2)

4 (0.7)

0.5 (1.2)

0.061

0.001

 Intervention group

3.6 (1.1)

2.7 (1)

−0.9 (1.4)

0.010

 P*

0.850

<0.001

Recognizing maternal depression is my responsibility.

 Comparison group

1.7 (0.6)

2.1 (0.6)

0.4 (0.8)

0.014

<0.001

 Intervention group

1.8 (1)

4.4 (0.7)

2.6 (1)

<0.001

 P*

0.536

<0.001

Treating (e.g., counseling, provide referral) maternal depression in my patients or their mothers is my responsibility.

 Comparison group

1.9 (0.6)

2.2 (0.7)

0.3 (0.9)

0.057

<0.001

 Intervention group

2.1 (0.6)

3.9 (0.8)

1.8 (1)

<0.001

 P*

0.140

<0.001

It is my responsibility to refer depressed mothers for further mental health treatment.

 Comparison group

3.2 (1.1)

3.1 (1)

−0.1 (1.4)

0.880

0.009

 Intervention group

3.5 (1)

4.5 (0.7)

1 (0.9)

<0.001

 P*

0.282

<0.001

It is not my responsibility to follow up after making a referral to a mental health specialist.

 Comparison group

4.7 (0.7)

4.9 (0.5)

0.2 (0.8)

0.296

0.001

 Intervention group

4.7 (0.8)

3.6 (1)

−1.1 (1.5)

0.001

 P*

0.956

<0.001

I do not have time to follow up with the patient after making a referral.

 Comparison group

4 (0.9)

4.9 (0.4)

0.9 (0.9)

<0.001

<0.001

 Intervention group

3.8 (0.8)

3.3 (0.8)

−0.5 (1.1)

0.053

 P*

0.370

<0.001