Comparative Effect of Training on Postpartum Depression
Condition: Postnatal Depression; Self Efficacy
MeSH terms: Depression, Postpartum; Depression; Depressive Disorder
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      New mothers experience postpartum depression after childbirth, which commonly include mood
      swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Resistance training (RT) is one of
      the most popular methods of exercise for improving physical fitness.

      This study will be a randomized clinical trial. It divide into two groups. Data will be
      collected from Jinnah Hospital Lahore, Family Health hospital, Johar town. Data will be taken
      from 36 postpartum females. Participants will be divided into 2 groups 18 women in each
      group: 1st group will be treated with resistance training group and 2nd group will be active
      comparison flexibility training group. In this study Exercises self-efficacy scale,
      Epidemiological studies Depression scale and MAPP-QOL (Maternal Postpartum Quality Life
      Questionnaire) will be used as subjective measurements.
    

Detailed description: 
      New mothers experience postpartum depression after childbirth, which commonly include mood
      swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Postpartum depression typically
      begins within the first two to three days after delivery and may last for up to several weeks
      or months. Activity and mobility are an integral part of human life that is manifested in a
      special way in each period. Postpartum life has caused lack of movement, the risk factor of
      depression and difficulty in maternal life. Resistance training (RT) is one of the most
      popular methods of exercise for improving physical fitness. A logical approach to treatment,
      therefore, would be to improve postpartum life. Flexibility exercises are not just for
      gymnasts, but rather for everyone. Along with the better range of motion, it decreases risks
      of injuries, increases blood supply and nutrients to joints, reduces muscular tension and
      help to improve quality of life.

      This study will be a randomized clinical trial. Subjects meeting the predetermined inclusion
      and exclusion criteria will divide into two groups. Data will be collected from Jinnah
      Hospital Lahore, Family Health hospital, Johar town. After informed consents were obtained,
      data will collect. After taking written consent from participants who meet the inclusion
      criteria, data will be taken from 36 postpartum females. Participants will be divided into 2
      groups 18 women in each group: 1st group will be treated with resistance training group and
      2nd group will be active comparison flexibility training group. Pre-treatment assessment and
      Post treatment reading will be done using Exercises self-efficacy scale, Epidemiological
      studies Depression scale and MAPP-QOL (Maternal Postpartum Quality Life Questionnaire) as
      subjective measurements. Recorded values will be analyzed for any change using SPSs version
      25.
    

Intervention name(s): Resistance training; Flexibility training
Intervention type(s): Other; Other
Intervention description(s): Twice per week for 8 weeks. Total 16 sessions will given.; Twice per week for 8 weeks. Total 16 sessions will given.
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary purpose: Treatment
Keywords: Strength training; Functional status; Self efficacy