Emotional Intelligence In Pregnancy and the Puerperium and Baby Blues Symptoms: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Baby Blues Symptoms

• Registration Number: NCT06056700
• Lead Sponsor: Universidad del Norte

Brief Summary

Background: Emotional intelligence pertains to the capacity for making decisions and adjusting to life's fluctuations, an attribute influenced by emotional conditions. Several scenarios impact nearly 80% of females, influencing their nurturing abilities. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the "Happy in My Maternity" project in reducing baby blues symptoms in postnatal women. Methods: Employing a randomized clinical trial, hybrid interventions based on mobile application and i-person were conducted as part of an educational and emotional regulation curriculum. Enrollment encompassed the well-being of women. The program retained thirty-five participants, with thirty-four constituting the control cluster. The Trait-Meta Mood Scale (TMMS-24) questionnaire evaluation was administered to gauge emotional intelligence.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-08-01
• Primary Completion: 2018-12-30
• Study Completion: 2018-12-30
• Status Verified: 2023-09
• Study First Submitted: 2023-09-20
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-09-20
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-09-20
• Study First Posted: 2023-09-28
• Last Update Posted: 2023-09-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 71

Inclusion Criteria

i) to have between 28 and 38 weeks of pregnancy, ii) pregnant women with follow-up and control at the participant hospital iii) women who signed their consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

i) Women with high-risk pregnancies ii) Women suffering from psychiatric disorders before pregnancy such as anxiety, affective or disruptive behavior disorders

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Baby Blues Symptoms Relief	14 weeks	Baby Blues Symptoms Relief compared with the control group. These measurements were based on the Trait-Meta Mood Scale (TMMS-24) questionnaire evaluation for gauging emotional intelligence.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Esmeralda Santacruz-Salas; 🇪🇸 Toledo, Castilla, Spain