New study reveals hidden depression in new moms in tigray
NCT ID NCT07563712
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how common postpartum depression is among 401 mothers visiting health clinics in Mekelle, Ethiopia, and what factors might increase their risk. Mothers completed a questionnaire about their mood, social support, and health. The goal is to help doctors and policymakers create better support for new mothers.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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401 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population consists of postpartum mothers who are attending postnatal care and immunization clinics in selected public health institutions in Mekelle City, Tigray, Ethiopia. These mothers include those who have recently given birth and are visiting health facilities for routine maternal and child health services during the study period. The population represents women in the postpartum period who are available at the selected facilities and meet the eligibility criteria for the study.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Postnatal women attending postnatal care or vaccination (EPI) services within six weeks of delivery at the selected public health institutions during the study period Exclusion Criteria: * Women who had a serious illness that prevented participation. * Mothers who were unable to attend the selected facilities * Mothers who could not communicate effectively, * Mothers who had a documented history of severe mental disorders prior to pregnancy (e.g., bipolar disorder or schizophrenia), * Mothers who were actively using substances during the data collection period * Mothers who had refused to provide informed consent.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mekelle general hospital, Yekatit 11 Hospital, Kassech Health Center, Semien Health Center, Adishimdihun Health Center
Mek'ele, Tigray, Ethiopia
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