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Problem solving training, relaxation, severity of postpartum depression symptoms

A comparison of the effect of problem solving skills training and relaxation on severity of depression symptoms in postpartum period

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT138810152956N2
Enrollment
80
Registered
2011-01-02
Start date
2009-12-28
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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Conditions

postpartum depression. Mild mental and behavioural disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention 1: In the problem solving group, problem solving skills is performed for women third week after delivery during the six sessions for 45-50 minutes weekly. Each session is
Behavior
Intervention 2: In relaxation group, progressive muscle relaxation (contracting and relaxing 16 muscle groups) is taught by the researcher during the first two sessions and then is done daily for 10-1
Intervention 3: In the control group, conventional obstetric care is done per week 2, 6 and 8 after delivery for women according to the manual application specific of native country safe midwife - gen
Intervention 1: In the problem solving group, problem solving skills is performed for women third week after delivery during the six sessions for 45-50 minutes weekly. Each session is run based on Dep

Sponsors

Mashhad, University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: Monogamy, Edinburgh depression score10 and higher, Beck Depression Inventory score of 14 to 28, gestational age 42-38 weeks, birth weight above 2500 grams, infants apparently healthy, single infant. Exclusion criteria: symptoms of postpartum blues, chronic medical disease and neurological disorders, previous history of depression, medication, hospitalization of baby or mother in the hospital after delivery, stressful life events.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of depression symptoms. Timepoint: 9 weeks after delivery. Method of measurement: beck depression inventory.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMassomeh Kordi

Mashhad Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery

kordim@mums.ac.ir+98 51185915113

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026