Web-based support for pregnant women with depression in Eswatini
Effectiveness of a Web-based Psychoeducation on Antenatal Depression Help-seeking in Eswatini
This study tests if an online support program can help pregnant women in Eswatini who are feeling depressed to seek help more effectively.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 214 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Taipei Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Mbabane, Hhohho and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06390735 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based psychoeducation program designed to improve help-seeking intentions and behaviors among antenatal women experiencing probable depression in Eswatini. Participants will engage in a total of four sessions over two weeks, with their help-seeking behaviors assessed before, immediately after, and one month post-intervention. The study compares the psychoeducation program to a waitlist control group to determine its impact on mental health support-seeking during pregnancy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant women under 30 weeks of gestation, aged 18 or older, who exhibit probable depression and have access to a smartphone.
Not a fit: Patients currently receiving antidepressant treatment or enrolled in another trial may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance the likelihood of antenatal women seeking help for depression, leading to better mental health outcomes for mothers and their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using web-based interventions for mental health support, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Less than 30 weeks of gestation, * Aged 18 or above * With probable depression (Edinburg Postnatal depression scale; EPDS \> 10) * Has access to a smart phone * Fluent in spoken and written Siswati or English (with at least secondary school education) * Planning to remain in the country for the next 2 months * Willing to share her dominant phone number with the study team * Willing to participate in the intervention study Exclusion Criteria: * Antidepressants or other depression treatments * Currently enrolled in another trial
Where this trial is running
Mbabane, Hhohho and 1 other locations
- Mbabane Government Public Health Unit — Mbabane, Hhohho, Swaziland (Recruiting)
- King Sobhuza II Public Health Unit — Manzini, Swaziland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lindelwa Portia Dlamini, MSc
- Email: ndedlamini@gmail.com
- Phone: +268 78369828
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.