Effect of postpartum debriefing on psychological outcomes

The Effect of Debriefing of Childbirth in the Early Postpartum Period on the Psychological Outcomes

This study tests if talking about and rethinking their birth experience helps new mothers in Turkey feel less anxious and depressed after childbirth.

Quick facts

• Phase: NA
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 72 (estimated)
• Ages: 18 Years to 45 Years
• Sex: Female
• Sponsor: Mersin University (other)
• Locations: 2 sites (Mersin and 1 other locations)
• Trial ID: NCT06824480 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate how reinterpreting the birth experience in the early postpartum period affects women's psychological well-being, specifically focusing on postpartum fear of childbirth, postpartum depression, and birth trauma. Conducted as a single-blind randomized controlled trial in Turkey, participants will be recruited within 12-24 hours after giving birth and will receive either a debriefing intervention or be placed in a control group. Data will be collected through face-to-face interviews and follow-up telephone calls over a period of weeks to assess psychological outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Turkish-speaking, nulliparous women aged 18-45 who are at least 37 weeks pregnant and have a healthy pregnancy.

Not a fit: Patients who are multiparous, have psychological disorders, or have experienced complications during pregnancy may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and well-being of new mothers by reducing postpartum depression and anxiety.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of postpartum debriefing is gaining attention, this specific study's methodology is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar contexts.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Women who volunteer to participate in the study, Whose mother tongue is Turkish, Who are between the ages of 18-45, Who are at least primary school graduates, Who are 37-42 weeks pregnant, Who are nulliparous, Who have a healthy pregnancy, Who do not have a psychological condition or psychiatric disorder, Who are monitored and cared for in the first 24 hours after birth at the Tarsus State Hospital Maternity Department, Who approve of the reinterpretation of birth application to be carried out by the researcher will be included in the sample.

Exclusion Criteria:

Those who did not volunteer to participate in the study, Those who gave birth before the 37th week of pregnancy, Those who were multiparous, Those who had abnormal medical conditions during pregnancy (placental disorder, preeclampsia, premature birth threat, etc.),

Those whose native language is not Turkish, Those who have visual, speech and hearing impairments, Those who had an emergency cesarean section, Those who stayed in the hospital for less than 12 hours after birth, Those who received a psychiatric diagnosis during the postpartum period (except those diagnosed with postpartum depression and post-traumatic stress disorder related to birth), Those who could not be reached by phone during the follow-up of the study, Women who developed complications in the first 24 hours after birth and required intensive care, Those whose babies required neonatal intensive care during the postpartum period, Those who experienced another life event that traumatized the woman during the postpartum period (harassment, rape, earthquake, accident, loss of a loved one) etc.) Those who want to withdraw from the study at any stage of the study will not be included in the sample.

Where this trial is running

Mersin and 1 other locations

• Mersin university — Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
• Mersin University — Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: gozde gokce ısbir professor dr. Gozde GOKCE ISBIR

Conditions: Well-Being, Psychological, debriefing, trauma, fear, depression