CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of a Father Inclusive Psychoeducation Program on Postnatal Depression

Hong Kong388 participantsStarted 2014-05

Plain-language summary

Study hypothesis: Childbearing couples who receive the father inclusive psychoeducation program will have: (a) a lower level of depressive symptoms, (b) a higher level of marital relationship, and (c) a higher level of quality of life at 6 weeks, 6 months and one year postpartum than those who receive the usual perinatal care.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * aged 18 or above; * first-time parents; * able to speak and read the Chinese language; and * Hong Kong residents. Exclusion Criteria: * couples with past or family psychiatric history

What they're measuring

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

Timeframe: 6 weeks postpartum

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02010840

SponsorThe University of Hong Kong

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-01

Results submitted2025-10-01

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