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The effect of counseling on postpartum depression

The effect of group counseling with a positivist approach on postpartum depression in adolescent mothers

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20160521027994N8
Enrollment
46
Registered
2021-07-20
Start date
2021-06-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-08-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Postpartum depression. Puerperal psychosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Counseling with a positive psychology approach for the intervention group will be held once a week through 8 60-90 minute sessions, and at the end of each session,

Sponsors

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
13 Years to 19 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adolescent pregnant mothers under 19 (19-13 years) Having an education, at least first guidance First pregnancy 28 weeks of pregnancy A living fetus with no abnormalities Single pregnancy Mothers' consent to participate in the research project Internet and Android phone access

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of drug use Pregnancy problems (bleeding - placenta previa, preeclampsia) Existence of psychiatric disorders in adolescent pregnant mothers (individuals who earn score 9 or lower on the General Health Instrument (GHQ-12). Incidence of stressful events (accidents, death of a loved one, separation from a spouse, bankruptcy, severe disputes, immigration), in the last 6 months Underlying disease (including diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular and other chronic diseases)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postpartum depression. Timepoint: Before intervention and four weeks after delivery. Method of measurement: Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Inventory.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSamira Esmaeili

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

samirasmaeeli71@gmail.com+98 24 3344 4280

Outcome results

None listed

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