Antenatal Depression Help-seeking Trial in Eswatini

Last updated: April 29, 2024
Sponsor: Taipei Medical University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Depression

Treatment

Mommy ReachOut Intervention

Clinical Study ID

NCT06390735
N202312058
EHHRRB 194/2023
  • Ages > 18
  • Female

Study Summary

The goal of this trial to test if a web-based psychoeducation will work in improving depression help-seeking intention and behavior among antenatal women with probable depression in Eswatini. The main question it aims to answer is:

• Does the web-based psychoeducation improve depression help-seeking intention and help-seeking behavior in antenatal women with probable depressive symptoms?

Researchers will compare this web-based psychoeducation to a waitlist control, to see if the program works in improving depression help-seeking intention and behavior during pregnancy.

  • The psychoeducation program will have a total of 4 sessions, which will be given to participants over a two-week period. two sessions will be delivered each week.

  • Participants will be asked questions before the intervention starts, immediately the intervention ends as well as after a month of completing the intervention.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Less than 30 weeks of gestation,
  • Aged 18 or above
  • With probable depression (Edinburg Postnatal depression scale; EPDS > 10)
  • Has access to a smart phone
  • Fluent in spoken and written Siswati or English (with at least secondary schooleducation)
  • Planning to remain in the country for the next 2 months
  • Willing to share her dominant phone number with the study team
  • Willing to participate in the intervention study

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Antidepressants or other depression treatments
  • Currently enrolled in another trial

Study Design

Total Participants: 214
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Mommy ReachOut Intervention
Phase:
Study Start date:
March 25, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
July 31, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • Mbabane Government Public Health Unit

    Mbabane, Hhohho H001
    Swaziland

    Active - Recruiting

  • King Sobhuza II Public Health Unit

    Manzini,
    Swaziland

    Active - Recruiting

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