The Effects of Pregnancy Classes and Contributing Factors to Postpartum Depression

NCT03763435 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: Bartin2018-3
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 400
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

It is recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee on Obstetric Practice that all obstetricians screen each women for postpartum depression and anxiety with a validated instrument. Although much effort is made, the contributing factors still lack in the literature due to its multi-factorial nature and complexity. In addition, the effects of prenatal education classes remain understudied. Therefore, this study aims to demonstrate the prevalence, characteristics and contributing factors of the postpartum depression. In addition, the change in prevalence and characteristics of the postpartum depression among women who had prenatal classes and not will also be assessed.

Conditions

Postpartum Depression; Sleep Disorder; Breast Feeding; Self Esteem

Keywords

postpartum depression; sleep disorder; genital self-image; breast-feeding; prevalence

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Postpartum Depression

  Postpartum Depression scores will be measured by Edinburgh Postpartum Scale (EDPS). The EDPS was developed to identify women who may have postpartum depression. Each answer is given a score of 0 to 3 . The maximum score is 30. The EPDS is a 10-item questionnaire. Women are asked to answer each question in terms of the past seven days. A score is calculated by adding the individual items as indicated A score of more than 10 suggests minor or major depression may be present.

  Change between the 4th, 8th and 12th weeks of postpartum period

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Genital self-image

  At 4th, 8th and 12th week of postpartum period

• sleep disorders

  At 4th, 8th and 12th week of postpartum period

• breast-feeding

  At 4th, 8th and 12th week of postpartum period

• socio-economic-demographical features

  At 4th postpartum week

Study Arms (2)

Antenatal Classes Received

Women who are involved into at least 3 comprehensive session of Antenatal pregnancy classes (educational) during the prenatal period.

Behavioral: Antenatal pregnancy classes

Without education

Groups are not randomized for not to give rise to ethical problems in order to maximize the community health care. Only women who are not involved into the educational classes due to their inaccessibility related to their own conditions or wishes.

Interventions

Antenatal pregnancy classes BEHAVIORAL

At least three comprehensive full-day educational program covering all the stages of pregnancy.

Antenatal Classes Received

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

All women who gave birth in Bartin State Hospital (the only one hospital in the city) after October 2018. for three months.

You may qualify if:

• All women in the puerpera period (who gave consent)

You may not qualify if:

• None.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bartin State Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bartin State Hospital

Bartın, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

• Lanes A, Kuk JL, Tamim H. Prevalence and characteristics of postpartum depression symptomatology among Canadian women: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health. 2011 May 11;11:302. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-302.

  PMID: 21569372 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression, Postpartum; Sleep Wake Disorders; Breast Feeding

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Puerperal Disorders; Pregnancy Complications; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Depressive Disorder; Mood Disorders; Mental Disorders; Nervous System Diseases; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Feeding Behavior; Behavior

Study Officials

• Murat Yassa, MD

  Bartin State Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Murat Yassa, MD

CONTACT

+905335106312; murat.yassa@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 24, 2018
• First Posted: December 4, 2018
• Study Start: December 7, 2018
• Primary Completion: June 15, 2019
• Study Completion: July 15, 2019
• Last Updated: April 23, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-04

Locations

TU (1)