Mental Health in Expectant First-time Fathers
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to develop and pilot test HealthyDads.ca, a website for expectant first-time fathers who have known risk factors for depression.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPsychoeducational modules to prevent/reduce depression
Psychoeducational learning modules and tools. Men will choose modules based on interest and need.
OTHERControl Group
Continue with standard care.
Sponsors
Movember Foundation
McGill University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Able to communicate in French or English * Either married or cohabiting at the time of study entry * First child for both partners * Have internet access * Score \<12 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) * Not currently receiving psychotherapy from a health professional or on medication for a mental disorder * At least 1 risk factor for depression if they score \< 6 on the EPDS: a)history of depression, b) elevated anxiety or c) couple discord
Exclusion criteria
* Suicidal ideation or intent * Physical condition precluding participation in exercise
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptability of HealthyDads.caHealthyDads.ca measured by the Usability and Satisfaction questionnaire | 6 weeks post randomization | To evaluate the acceptability of the internet delivered program in terms of rating on items pertaining to the website's ease of use and satisfaction. |
| Change from baseline on depressed mood as measured by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) | Study entry, 6 weeks post randomization, 2 and 6 months following delivery | This is a widely used reliable and standardized measure of depression. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes from baseline on level of physical activity participation measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) | Study entry, 6 weeks post randomization, 2 and 6 months following delivery | This is a widely used reliable and standardized measure of physical activity. |
| Changes from baseline on emotional well-being as measured by the Mental Health Continuum-Short Form (MHC-SF) | Study entry, 6 weeks post randomization, 2 and 6 months following delivery | This is a widely used reliable and standardized measure of psychological well-being. |
| Changes from baseline on perceptions of stigma measured with the Stigma Scale for Receiving Psychological Help (SSRPH), | Study entry, 6 weeks post randomization, 2 and 6 months following delivery | This is a reliable and standardized measure of stigma perceptions associated with with seeking help for mental health issues. |
| Changes from baseline on sleep quality measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) | Study entry, 6 weeks post randomization, 2 and 6 months following delivery | This is a widely used reliable and standardized of sleep quality. |
| Changes from baseline on parenting stress measured by the Parenting Stress Scale (PARSS) | Study entry, 6 weeks post randomization, 2 and 6 months following delivery | This is a widely used reliable and standardized measure of parenting stress. |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed