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Smartphone Application to Support Mothers at Risk of Postpartum Depression
Sponsor: Jordan University of Science and Technology
Summary
Effectiveness of a Smartphone Application for Mothers at High Risk for Postpartum Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial Abstract Aim: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of a smartphone application in reducing symptoms of postpartum depression among Jordanian women. Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious mental health condition affecting an estimated 14-27% of mothers and negatively impacting infant health. Social support and certain psychological therapies have been shown to reduce depressive symptoms in postpartum women. Smartphone applications may provide a viable means of delivering psychological interventions to mothers experiencing such symptoms. Method: A randomized controlled trial will be conducted at two maternal and child health clinics in Irbid, Jordan. A total of 295 women will be invited to participate and will be asked to provide sociodemographic data and complete the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) at 6-8 weeks (baseline) and again at 3 months postpartum. Women with a depressive symptom score of ≥13 (n ≈ 79) will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n ≈ 58) or the control group (n ≈ 57). The intervention will involve an Android smartphone application called Serene Motherhood, which will enable mothers to access evidence-based cognitive techniques and health information at any time.
Official title: Effectiveness of a Smartphone Application for Mothers at High Risk for Postpartum Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
79
Start Date
2024-10-15
Completion Date
2025-09-12
Last Updated
2025-09-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Smartphone Application
The Intervention: "Serene Motherhood" Application The "Serene Motherhood" application was a newly developed Android-based application created specifically for this study by the research team in collaboration with professional software developers. The content was adapted from authoritative guidelines provided by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the World Health Organization, and the American Psychological Association (APA, 2023; Mota \& Bø, 2021; NICE, 2016; WHO, 2022). The application was developed using the research project budget and was provided free of charge to all participants. The app aimed to integrate emotional and behavioral strategies, social support, and education for women with symptoms of PPD. The application combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with user-friendly features supporting daily engagement with the app and self-management. Content and activities were grounded
Locations (1)
Ibn Sina and Hawara Healthcare center
Irbid, Jordan