Postpartum Depression Among Mothers With Birth Complications: A Randomized Control Trial Of Mobile Health, Facility And Home-Based Strategies In Tertiary Hospital In Ghana.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202404823279671

Enrollment

168

Registered

2024-04-25

Start date

2023-09-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Mental and Behavioural Disorders Pregnancy and Childbirth

Interventions

cognitive behavioural therapy and the standard routine postnatal care

Standard routine postnatal care

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Mothers who will give birth at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital during the study period. Encountered birth complications and aged 15 years and above. Mothers who plan to stay in Ghana for three months after childbirth, have an active phone number and are willing to participate in the study. Having depression

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Mothers with a previous history of mental disorders or cognitive impairment. Mothers whose health conditions might not permit them to participate in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in depressive symptoms	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Positive changes in cognitive functioning	—

Countries

Ghana

Contacts

Public ContactUrsula Kafulafula

Supervisor

ukafulafula@kuhes.ac.mw+265888878290

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026