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Mobile-Based Exercise in Postpartum Period
Sponsor: Ankara University
Summary
Postpartum depression is a global mental health problem affecting 13 million women worldwide each year. It is defined as minor or major depression that occurs up to one year after birth and is estimated to affect 5 to 25% of mothers who have just given birth . Postpartum depression can cause negative consequences not only on the mother but also on the newborn and the whole family. The main goal in the postpartum period is to maintain the well-being of mother and baby. However, if a depression is experienced during this period, the main goal is to take action to reduce its severity. Exercise is a potentially promising method to prevent postpartum depression. However, more studies are needed to determine the effects of exercise on women who live in rural Türkiye and have limited access to health services. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of a mobile-based exercise program applied to women giving birth in rural areas on postpartum depression, mother-baby attachment and baby crying behavior.
Official title: The Effect of Mobile-Based Exercise Application in the Postpartum Period on Depressive Symptoms, Maternal Attachment and Baby Crying: A Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2024-05-01
Completion Date
2025-03-30
Last Updated
2024-04-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Exercise
During the training, verbal information will be given about the importance of exercise, exercise barriers, and the potential benefits of exercise on the mother and baby in the postpartum period. In the training, the points that the mother should pay attention to before exercise will also be discussed. In the following process, videos containing deep breathing and relaxation exercises will be sent to women. The videos will be recorded by the researchers at Ankara University Physiotherapy application laboratory. Recording videos will be delivered to women through social networks. Women will be allowed to do these exercises for a total of 8 weeks.