Screening of Postpartum Depression in Egyptian Women

NCT05997953 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 520235
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 2,000
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this cross-sectional study is to assess the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale as screening tool for Postpartum Depression among women delivering at Egyptian tertiary health care system, University Hospital, regarding Prevalence and risk factors. participants of this study with fill the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and their socio-demographic, obstetric and psychological data will be collected and analysed. prevalence of postpartum depression in Egyptian women will be assessed as well as the associated risk factors

Conditions

Postpartum Depression

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Number screening positive for possible postpartum depression by Arabic EPDS

  Number of participants screening positive for possible postpartum depression, defined as a score of 13 or higher on the validated Arabic version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) Participants with a positive screen (EPDS score ≥13) will be referred for psychiatric consultation for diagnostic confirmation and treatment of postpartum depression

  2 weeks postpartum

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Sociodemographic, clinical, and psychosocial predictors of postpartum depression risk

  At 2 weeks postpartum

Interventions

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale OTHER

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale used as screening tool for postpartum depression

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

2000 patients who underwent either vaginal birth or cesarean section at El-Hussien University Hospital and agreed for followup and participation in this study.

You may qualify if:

• All patients who underwent vaginal/cesarean delivery and reported for follow and willing to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Patients who were unwilling to participate in the study.
• Patients who are having difficulties comprehending the questionnaire of the study.
• Women who were on psychiatric medication during pregnancy.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Al-Azhar University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty od Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression, Postpartum

Interventions

Psychiatric Status Rating Scales

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Puerperal Disorders; Pregnancy Complications; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Depressive Disorder; Mood Disorders; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neuropsychological Tests; Psychological Tests; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: lecturer and consultant at Obstetrics and Gynecology Department.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 3, 2023
• First Posted: August 18, 2023
• Study Start: July 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: August 30, 2024
• Study Completion: September 1, 2024
• Last Updated: February 12, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)