First-time mothers: social support and confidence in infant care.
Patricia Leahy Warren
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15882364Actively Recruiting
Age: 18Years +
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
ID07376369
Effect of Spousal Support on Parenting Confidence and Depression Levels in First-Time Mothers During the Postpartum Period: A Cross-Sectional Study
Led by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Updated on 2026-02-03
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Sponsors
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Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Lead Sponsor
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Acibadem University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The transition to motherhood, especially for first-time mothers, is a significant life phase that involves many psychological and social changes. This study focuses on how support from a partner influences parenting confidence and depression symptoms in new mothers during the early postpartum period. It aims to understand the protective role of partner support in maternal self-efficacy and postpartum depression. This observational study involves first-time mothers aged 18 years and older who are within the first 12 months after childbirth. Participants live with their spouse or partner and voluntarily join the study. The research collects data through questionnaires assessing parenting self-confidence, perceived spousal support, and postpartum depression levels at enrollment. Participants provide information once at the start of the study. They complete forms including the Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale, the Early Postpartum Perceived Spousal Support Scale, and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Researchers use these measures to evaluate the relationship between partner support, parenting confidence, and depressive symptoms in new mothers. The study is sponsored by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa and includes women who can read and write Turkish and have internet access.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Association of Spousal Support With Parenting Self-Confidence and Depression in Primipar Mothers
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 18 years or older
- First-time mother (primiparous)
- Between 0 and 12 months postpartum
- Living with spouse or partner
- Able to read and write Turkish
- Having access to the internet
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosed neurological disorder
- Diagnosed psychiatric disorder
- Visual impairment preventing completion of questionnaires
- Cognitive impairment preventing completion of questionnaires
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or online)
Diagnostic Evaluation
Duration - At enrollment
Participants complete questionnaires to assess parenting self-confidence, perceived spousal support, and postpartum depression.
1 visit (online)
Long-term Monitoring
Duration - Up to 12 months postpartum
Participants’ parenting confidence and depression levels are observed during the postpartum period up to 12 months.
No scheduled visits; data collected through observation
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Online study
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
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Eslem Altıntaş, MSc
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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