Postpartum Depression.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: At the second postpartum care visit (15 days after delivery), the researcher will introduce herself to the mother, explain the study's objectives and significance,
Sponsors
Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women aged 18 to 45 years who had term, singleton deliveries. A live newborn with a birth weight between 2500 and 4000 grams, without any physical abnormalities or severe illness. Obtaining a score of 10 or higher on the EPDS scale as an indicator of the presence of postpartum depression symptoms. Minimum education level: high school diploma, required for adequate comprehension of psychological concepts. No current use of psychiatric medications and no concurrent psychotherapy for depression or anxiety. Absence of chronic physical illnesses or medical conditions related to pregnancy (e.g., gestational or overt diabetes, hypertension, or cardiac diseases). The newborn was not hospitalized after birth. No experience of severe stressful events in the past three months (including the death of a close relative, divorce, or a serious accident). No history of depressive disorder or other psychotic disorders prior to pregnancy, based on self-report or medical records.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Hospitalization or death of the infant during the intervention or follow-up period. A response of “Yes, most of the time” or “Yes, sometimes” to item 10 of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), indicating the presence of self-harm thoughts. Occurrence of a new severe stressful life event during the intervention period. Absence from more than two counseling sessions in the intervention groups (either in-person or by telephone). Initiation of psychiatric medications or receipt of any psychological treatment for depression during the study period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depression Score in the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Timepoint: The depression score will be assessed before intervention (15th days after delivery) and after completion of the postpartum period (60th days after delivery). Method of measurement: Depression level will be assessed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), a validated 10-item screening tool designed to measure depressive symptoms in postpartum individuals. Each item is scored from 0 to 3, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 30. Higher scores indicate greater severity of depressive symptoms. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Bagheri
Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed