Perinatal Depression
Conditions
Interventions
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X12 -Male no emotional support AI group:Avatar and voice are designed with male characteristics.
Mental Health Education: The AI will provide knowledge related to mental health to help participants be
X21 -women with emotional support AI group:Avatar and voice are designed with female characteristics.
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Sponsors
Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Institutional Survey (1) Maternity medical institutions and maternal and child health hospitals within the jurisdiction of Shenzhen; (2) Medical institutions with practical experience in maternal health care, perinatal depression screening, or psychological intervention services; (3) Institutions that agree to cooperate with the study and complete the questionnaire in full. 2. Key Informant Interviews (1) Relevant management personnel (e.g., project leaders, quality control staff) from maternal and child health hospitals or maternity medical institutions at various levels in Shenzhen; (2) Medical staff directly involved in maternal mental health services (e.g., doctors in maternal health departments, obstetricians, nurses, doctors in psychological clinics, community health doctors, postpartum follow-up staff, etc.); (3) Individuals who can clearly articulate their experiences and perspectives, and who agree to participate in recorded interviews. 3. AI Intervention Experiment (1) Normal cognitive function; (2) Pregnant women during pregnancy (those meeting the criteria identified in the baseline survey); (3) Aged >=18 years, with the ability to read and understand questionnaires and AI interaction content; (4) Signed informed consent form and voluntarily participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Institutional Survey: (1) Institutions not located within the administrative districts of Shenzhen; (2) Institutions that do not provide maternal health care services and cannot supply relevant information; (3) Institutions that refuse to participate or fail to complete the questionnaire. 2. Key Informant Interviews: (1) Individuals without experience in maternal health care or mental health services; (2) Individuals unwilling to participate or refuse to be audio-recorded; (3) Individuals unable to complete the full interview process. 3. AI Intervention Experiment: (1) Inability to sign a written informed consent form; (2) Fetal abnormalities; (3) Pregnant women with a history of serious medical, obstetric, and/or psychiatric complications; (4) Pregnant women who have experienced major life events, such as divorce.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perinatal Depression Level Before the Experiment;Perinatal Depression Level After the Experiment;AI Experience Perception;General institutional information (perinatal psychological education, staffing conditions, etc.);Status of "Internet+" perinatal depression screening and application; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pregnancy-related information (parity, gestational week); | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLiu Huimin
Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital
Outcome results
None listed