Effectiveness of an educational intervention for postpartum depression in a pre-parent classroom: A non-randomized controlled trial

Development and Validation of Mental Health Programs for Pre-Moms and Dads in Parents' Classes During Pregnancy - Development and Validation of Mental Health Programs for Pre-Moms and Dads in Parents' Classes During Pregnancy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000049742

Enrollment

426

Registered

2022-12-10

Start date

2014-07-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-18

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Conditions

pregnant woman

Interventions

&quot

First parent class&quot

and one-time explanation held during pregnancy 12-minute explanation with 7 slides Distribution of &quot

Mental Health for Future Parents&quot

booklet

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria:

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant women with mental illness were excluded

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Child-rearing difficulty Recognition of Postpartum Depression and Information Sources Coping Strategies and Information Helpfulness When Mothers Show Depressive Symptoms	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactTaeko Unno

Kyoto Koka Women's University Midwifery

taekomw@mail.koka.acjp0753662667

Outcome results

None listed

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