Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Following Nutritional Education and Its Effect on Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue, and Sleep Quality Among a Group of Lactating Women in Jordan: An Interventional Study
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 134
- Locations
- 3
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of our study is to compare adherence to the MedDiet between women who received a nutritional educational intervention during a 6-month follow-up and those who did not receive an intervention. Additionally, investigators will examine how this intervention affects mothers' nutritional status, anthropometric measures, and mental health. The objectives of this study are: 1. To assess the impact of an educational intervention on MedDiet adherence among lactating women aged 18-40 years in Jordan over a six-month follow-up period. 2. To explore the relationship between MedDiet adherence, obesity, and mental health among lactating women aged 18-40 years in Jordan during the same period.
Detailed Description
This study is a prospective, three-arm, parallel-group interventional trial designed to assess the effect of nutritional education on dietary adherence and mental health-related outcomes among lactating women in Jordan. Participants will be followed for 6 months, with assessments at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. Women will be recruited from maternal and child health vaccination clinics.
After recruitment, participants will be randomly assigned to one of three study groups: (1) intervention group, (2) brochure group, or (3) control group.
Data collection will occur at three time points (baseline, 3 months, and 6 months) using validated instruments. Dietary intake and adherence will be measured using a structured Mediterranean Diet Score (MDS), the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDA), and a culturally adapted Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). Nutritional status will be assessed through anthropometric measurements. Mental health outcomes will be measured using standardized and validated scales for depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue, and sleep quality. All data will be collected through interviewer-administered questionnaires conducted by trained research staff.
A. Questionnaires:
Validated Arabic version of:
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 40 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Lactating women aged 18-40.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Lactating women aged below 18 or above 40
- •Lactating women diagnosed with mental diseases
- •Lactating women who were already on supplementation for managing deficiencies such as iron, B12, and vitamin D, or hormonal disturbances, mainly thyroxine.
Investigators
Nour Batarseh
Principal Investigator
Applied Science Private University