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N/A N=388 Randomized Single-blind Prevention

The Effect of a Father Inclusive Psychoeducation Program on Postnatal Depression

Pregnancy

Enrolled (actual)
388
Serious AEs
Results posted
Oct 2025
Primary outcome: Primary: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale — 41; 35; 37 score on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Psychoeducation program (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
The University of Hong Kong
Primary completion
Jan 2018

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
SECONDARY
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
SECONDARY
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
SECONDARY
Dyadic Adjustment Scale
SECONDARY
Dyadic Adjustment Scale
SECONDARY
Dyadic Adjustment Scale
SECONDARY
Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 12-item Health Survey
SECONDARY
Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 12-item Health Survey
SECONDARY
Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 12-item Health Survey

Summary

Study hypothesis: Childbearing couples who receive the father inclusive psychoeducation program will have: (a) a lower level of depressive symptoms, (b) a higher level of marital relationship, and (c) a higher level of quality of life at 6 weeks, 6 months and one year postpartum than those who receive the usual perinatal care.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • aged 18 or above;
  • first-time parents;
  • able to speak and read the Chinese language; and
  • Hong Kong residents.

Exclusion Criteria

  • couples with past or family psychiatric history
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02010840). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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