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Psychological Empowerment Program in Preventing Postpartum Depression Among Pregnant Women
Sponsor: Miranie Safaringga
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to prevent postpartum depression in pregnant women. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does the Psychological Empowerment program prevent postpartum depression at 6 weeks after delivery? 2. Does the Psychological Empowerment program improve self-control of the postpartum women at 6 weeks after delivery? 3. Does the Psychological Empowerment program improve the self-efficacy of postpartum women at 6 weeks after delivery? 4. Does the Psychological Empowerment program provide a tendency to have adaptive coping strategies in women 6 weeks after delivery? Researchers will compare the intervention group to a control group with no intervention (routine care) to see if the psychological empowerment program can prevent postpartum depression at 6 weeks after delivery. Participants in the intervention group will : * receive 5 sessions in 3 weeks ( 2 sessions per week) * get follow-up at 2 weeks and 6 weeks after delivery
Official title: The Effectiveness of Psychological Empowerment Program in Preventing Postpartum Depression Among Pregnant Women in Indonesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
92
Start Date
2026-03-10
Completion Date
2026-08-30
Last Updated
2026-06-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Psychological Empowerment Program
The Psychological Empowerment Program is a theory-based behavioura intervention designed for pregnant women to prevent postpartum depression. The intervention is based on Zimmerman's Psychological Empowerment Theory and focuses on strengthening perceived control, self-efficacy, and coping behaviour during pregnancy and the transition to motherhood. The program consists of 5 structured sessions conducted in 3 weeks a, each lasting approximately 90 minutes. Sessions are delivered in small groups (12 participants each group) through interactive workshops, guided discussions, role-play activities, coping skills training, communication exercises, problem-solving simulations, and reflective journaling. The intervention includes psychoeducation on postpartum depression, stress management techniques, emotional regulation strategies, assertive communication training, and practical preparation for parenting challenges.
Locations (1)
Primary Health Centre Lubuk Begalung
Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia