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Couple-based Interpersonal Psychotherapy on Postnatal Depression and Family Sense of Coherence

NCT03499756 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 455

Last updated 2023-05-10

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Summary

Postnatal depression is a common public health problem which has long-term sequelae on the family and the infant's psychosocial development. Interpersonal psychotherapy has demonstrated its value as one of the most effective interventions for postnatal depression. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of a couple-based interpersonal psychotherapy for first-time Chinese mothers and fathers on depressive symptoms, family sense of coherence, and marital relationships immediately after intervention and at 6 weeks and 6 months postpartum.

Conditions

  • Postnatal Depression

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Couple-based interpersonal psychotherapy

The contents include: (1) an overview of changes associated with the role transition of parenthood and an introduction to the coping skills relating to role transition and parenting; (2) discussing common postpartum and interpersonal difficulties, such as conflicts with partners or extended family, and teaching effective communication skills to resolve interpersonal conflicts and maintain a good interpersonal relationship; and (3) building family strengths and resources by enhancing family sense of coherence, such as reassessing the challenges of the new role, applying problem solving techniques to deal with role transition and interpersonal problems, and developing new social support.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-05-30
Primary Completion
2022-12-31
Completion
2022-12-31

Countries

  • Hong Kong

Study Locations

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