Effectiveness of Digital Intervention (HM4MH-app) on Perinatal Psychological Wellbeing

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

HealthyMoms4MentalHealth: The intervention is a mobile application targeting women during the perinatal period, aiming to promote mental wellbeing.

HealthyMoms: Digital intervention focusing on lifestyle behaviours during the perinatal period.

Study summary

As many as 25% of pregnant women report mental health problems such as depressiveness and anxiety. This is a major concern as mental illness during pregnancy can have severe and long-lasting consequences for the pregnant woman, the baby, as well as the partner. Digital interventions (e.g., apps) have shown to be promising in promoting mental wellbeing, at scale, however, the majority of tools have been developed and evaluated in a general population rather than tailored for pregnancy. The objective of this trial is to investigate the effectiveness of a new digital tool (HealthyMoms4MentalHealth-app) on mental health outcomes during the perinatal period.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Resilience — Baseline (gestational weeks 12-14); timepoint 1 (gestational week 35-37); timepoint 2 (8-9 weeks post-partum)
  Resilience will be measured using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10) which includes 10 items graded on a five-point scale from "not at all true" to "almost always true". The items assess various aspects of resilience, such as emotional regulation, optimism, personal strength, and the ability to manage stress. Lower scores suggest lower resilience and possibly a greater vulnerability to stress and adversity whereas higher scores suggest higher resilience, meaning the individual is likely to be better equipped to handle stress or challenges.

Trial sites (4)

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