Effect of Digital Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy on Postpartum Depression, Well Being, and Resuming Work
试验速览
- 阶段
- 1 期
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 100
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Depression: Depression in Perinatal and Postpartum Stages will be evaluated using Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).
研究概览
简要总结
In the absence of preventive measures for postpartum depression, women find it challenging to resume work after childbirth. The existing literature, while recognizing the importance of preventive measures and wellness programs for working mothers, lacks a comprehensive exploration of the effectiveness of MBCT in this specific context. This study will investigate the efficacy of Digital Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT-PD) for prevention of Postpartum Depression, enhancement of well being and motivation to resume work after childbirth. A randomized controlled trial (RCT) design with repeated measures will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of modified and digital MBCT-PD to prevent postpartum depression. A sample of 80 consenting pregnant women (between 16-32 weeks of gestation) aged 18 years and above will be enrolled and randomized to the experimental (Digital MBCT) or control (enhanced treatment as usual) condition. Depression scores will be measured through Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), overall well being will be measured using Pregnancy Experience Scale (PES-Brief), and motivation to resume work will be measured through Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale (MWMS). Assessment scores will be obtained from both groups at baseline (T1), immediately following the intervention (T2), and at six weeks postpartum (T3). Descriptive statistics will be used to describe sample characteristics. Repeated measures ANOVA and regression analysis would be conducted to understand the effect of the intervention on the outcomes. The proposed research aligns with the growing body of evidence supporting the benefits of mindfulness-based interventions, providing a critical contribution to the field of perinatal mental health and workplace well-being. This research aspires to provide valuable insights into the potential benefits of MBCT for pregnant working women, informing future intervention strategies and workplace policies.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 60.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- Female
入选标准
- •Participants have to be older than 18 years of age, in 16-32 weeks of healthy gestational period, and working full time (hybrid, remote or from office).
- •Participants fluent in English would be eligible to participate in the study.
- •Primiparous and Multiparous women would be eligible to participate in the study.
排除标准
- •Women with diagnosis of gestational diabetes or gestational hypertension would be excluded from the study.
- •Women pregnant with twins would be excluded from the study.
- •Women with suicidal ideations, diagnosis of Bipolar disorder and Psychotic Disorders, and diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder would be excluded from the study.
- •Women on antidepressants or anxiolytics medications would be excluded from the study.
结局指标
主要结局
Depression: Depression in Perinatal and Postpartum Stages will be evaluated using Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS).
时间窗: Assessment scores will be obtained at baseline (before intervention), T1 (after intervention), and T2 (6 weeks after childbirth).
Overall Well Being: The Pregnancy Experiences Scale-Brief Version (PES-Brief) assesses maternal exposures to daily uplifts and hassles specific to pregnancy.
时间窗: Assessment scores will be obtained at baseline (before intervention), T1 (after intervention), and T2 (6 weeks after childbirth).
Motivation at work: Motivation at work will be measured using Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale (MWMS)
时间窗: Assessment scores will be obtained at baseline (before intervention), T1 (after intervention), and T2 (6 weeks after childbirth).
次要结局
- Mindfulness levels: The evaluation of mindfulness skills will involve the use of the Three Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire-Short Form (TFMQ-SF).(Adherence to Protocol: Using a combination of several questions, adherence to the MBCT protocol would be evaluated.)
研究者
Sreenath Kuruveettissery
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)