A Virtual Support Intervention for Postnatal Well-being

Launched by UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA · Aug 13, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a virtual support program designed to help new mothers who may be experiencing postnatal depression (PND) and anxiety. These feelings can affect not only the mother's health but also how she connects with her baby and the child's development. By providing support through online resources, this program aims to improve the well-being of both mothers and their infants.

To participate, mothers must be Pakistani females aged 18 to 45 who have recently given birth (within the last 6 weeks) and have access to a smartphone or computer with internet. They should also be able to understand and speak either Urdu or English. However, mothers with severe mental health issues, substance dependence, or certain pregnancy complications, as well as those whose infants have serious health problems, will not be eligible. Participants can expect to engage with supportive resources online, which may help them cope better with the challenges of new motherhood.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Pakistani female aged 18-45 years
• • Recent childbirth (within 0-6 weeks)
• • Access to a smartphone or computer with internet connectivity
• • Able to understand and communicate in Urdu or English
• • Willing to provide informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pre-existing severe mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
• • Current substance abuse or dependence
• • Limited or no access to the internet or smartphone
• • Inability to understand or communicate in Urdu or English
• • Pregnancy complications requiring intensive care
• • Infants with severe medical conditions requiring hospitalization