Childbirth education program to prevent postpartum depression in teenage mothers

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a childbirth education program designed for first-time teenage mothers in low-income settings, specifically in Ethiopia. The program is based on salutogenic and self-efficacy principles and consists of six educational sessions, three during the antenatal period and three postpartum. The goal is to enhance the psychosocial well-being of these mothers and reduce the incidence of postpartum depression, which is notably high among teenage mothers in the region. By integrating mental health support into maternity care, the study seeks to provide valuable insights for policymakers and health stakeholders.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* married first-time teenage mothers aged 13-19 years attending antenatal follow-up in the selected hospitals
* a single pregnancy with 28-30 weeks of gestational age
* no pregnancy complications contraindicating vaginal delivery
* plan to have institutional delivery and postnatal visits at the selected health hospitals and who reside for a minimum of 12 weeks postdelivery around the selected hospitals

Exclusion Criteria:

* have self-reported history or current mental health problems
* participated in similar interventional programmes
* have serious medical and obstetrics problems
* having foetus with diagnosed congenital anomalies

Where it's running

• Felege Hiwot Specialized Hospital
  Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia Recruiting
• Addis Alem Hospital
  Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia Completed
• Tibebe Gion Hospital
  Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia Completed
• Dessie Specialized Hospital
  Dessie, Amhara, Ethiopia Completed

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Lebeza Alemu Tenaw
• Email: lebeza.tenaw@connect.polyu.hk
• Phone: 52242797

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.