Childbirth Education Using Salutogenic and Self-Efficacy Approaches to Prevent Postpartum Depression in Ethiopian Teenage Mothers A Pilot Study

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of a childbirth education program based on salutogenic and self-efficacy theories to prevent postpartum depression among teenage mothers in Ethiopia. Postpartum depression is a common mental health issue affecting mothers after childbirth, especially prevalent in low-income settings. This study aims to support the integration of mental health promotion into maternity care services to improve the well-being of first-time teenage mothers, addressing a significant public health concern in this population. The study involves an intervention group receiving a six-session childbirth education program, with three sessions before birth and three after. These sessions include two individual face-to-face meetings lasting 60-90 minutes each, two 30-minute phone calls, and two group discussions of 90-120 minutes. The control group will receive usual maternity care. The education program focuses on enhancing mothers ability to manage stress and build confidence during the transition to motherhood. Participants will be involved from late pregnancy through postpartum, attending educational sessions and completing assessments at 6 and 12 weeks after giving birth. Researchers will measure postpartum depression using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, along with assessments of sense of coherence, parenting self-efficacy, social support, and perceived stress. The study includes follow-up visits to evaluate the programs impact on maternal mental health and psychosocial well-being over time.

Salutogenesis and Self-efficacy-based Childbirth Education Programme for Preventing Postpartum Depression