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Qualitative Study on the Experiences of Mothers 6 to 12 Months After Their Participation in the Mother-baby Groups of the HUGS Study

France12 participantsStarted 2025-02-04

Plain-language summary

The HUGS-QUALI study is a qualitative investigation that explores the experiences of mothers who participated in HUGS mother-baby therapy groups. Conducted 6 to 12 months after the intervention, the study aims to understand how this culturally adapted therapy influences the bond between mothers and their infants and affects their daily lives. By collecting detailed personal stories through in-depth interviews, the study seeks to understand if the adapted HUGS program effectively support French mothers in improving their interactions with their babies, when facing postpartum depression.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women who participated in the HUGS mother-baby groups of the HUGS study (at various recruitment sites: Toulouse University Hospital (Paule de Viguier Maternity), Joseph Ducuing Maternity in Toulouse, and Bordeaux Maternity) and who have completed their follow-up as part of the original study. Exclusion Criteria: * Women refusing to participate in the study. * Women who did not participate in the HUGS group of the HUGS study.

What they're measuring

Qualitative Analysis of Maternal Narratives Reflecting the Impact of the Intervention on the Mother-Infant Relationship

Timeframe: 6 to 12 months after completion of the HUGS mother-baby therapy groups.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07017621

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Toulouse

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-04

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