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WhatsApp-based Psycho-socio-educational Intervention (WeLove) for Preventing Psychological and Sleep Problems in Pregnant Women and Their Partners A Three-arm Double-blind Randomised Controlled Trial
Led by Chinese University of Hong Kong · Updated on 2025-01-23
120
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
107 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
C
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Lead Sponsor
H
Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of a WhatsApp-based psycho-socio-educational program called WeLove, designed to help prevent psychological and sleep problems in pregnant women and their partners. This pilot study uses a three-arm double-blinded randomized controlled trial to compare effects on depression, anxiety, stress symptoms, sleep quality, and life satisfaction. The study also explores how psychological symptoms and sleep quality are connected between pregnant women and their partners. The intervention includes six sessions delivered via WhatsApp over six weeks, featuring psychoeducation, communication training, sleep hygiene, stimulus control, cognitive restructuring, and behavioral activation. Each session is presented by a virtual midwife using storytelling, animations, quizzes, forums, and homework, taking 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Participants are divided into three groups: couples receiving the full intervention, pregnant women only receiving the intervention, and a control group using WhatsApp normally. Participants are assessed before and after the intervention to measure changes in psychological symptoms and sleep quality. The study collects data using questionnaires and interviews, with process evaluation done through face-to-face interviews in a subset of couples. The total study participation lasts for the six-week intervention period, with analyses performed to understand the intervention's impact and participant experiences.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
WhatsApp-based Psycho-socio-educational Intervention (WeLove) for Prevention of Psychological and Sleep Problems in Pregnant Women and Their Partners: A Three-arm Double-blinded Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Pregnant women with a gestation of more than 12 to 28 weeks and their partners over 18 years old
- Able to read and understand Chinese
- Have electronic devices with WhatsApp that can connect to the Internet
- Can provide written consent and voluntary participation in this study
You will not qualify if you...
- Current severe medical illnesses
- Psychological and sleep disorders
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Research Team
Y
Ying Lau, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
3
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