Perinatal mental health issues are a global problem that constitutes a significant part of the burden on maternal and infant health. This situation could pose a risk, especially for immigrant women, who are a vulnerable group. This study aimed to investigate the effect of midwife-led education based on Pender's Health Promotion Model on the perinatal mental health of immigrant women. This randomised controlled experimental study was conducted with 52 participants in the intervention group and 54 participants in the control group (n = 48 in the post-test). The study consisted of five interviews. While the pre-test was administered during the first interview in the pregnancy period, the post-test was administered in the first month postpartum. Data were collected through the Personal Information Form, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, and the Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale. While the intervention group women’s depression scores did not show a significant difference over time, the control group women’s scores showed a significant difference. The intervention group had significantly lower depression scores in the third and fourth interviews. However, no significant difference was observed between the groups in terms of their anxiety scores. The midwife- led education based on Pender's Health Promotion Model was found to protect and improve immigrant women’s perinatal health. In light of these results, it is recommended that education programs may contribute to the development of perinatal mental health within the framework of midwifery care models should be planned and implemented in clinical practice.
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