Mindfulness for depression during pregnancy in Jimma
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a mindfulness program (a type of meditation that focuses on the present moment) can help reduce depression symptoms and improve quality of life for pregnant women in Jimma City. If you are pregnant, feel depressed, and can attend sessions three times a week, this program might offer you support and coping tools.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and have lived in Jimma City for at least 6 months.
- You are between 12 and 28 weeks pregnant.
- You have symptoms of depression (scoring 13 or higher on a standard depression screening test).
- You can commit to the program for 8 weeks, attending the health center 3 times a week.
- You are not currently receiving other mental health treatment (medication or therapy), do not have a diagnosed mental health disorder (other than depression), and do not regularly practice meditation.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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