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The purpose of this observational study is to improve understanding of mental disorders among perinatal women in India.
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The purpose of this observational study is to assess the mental health of perinatal women living in two low-income settings in India. The first phase will explore women's awareness of mental illness and acceptability of screening for mental disorders. The second phase will be a validation study, during which the psychometric properties of screening tools will be assessed against a gold standard. The third stage will comprise a cohort study, during which the prevalence of and risk factors for mental disorders among perinatal and non-perinatal women will be established.
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For Phase 1 (qualitative study) and Phase 2 (validation study):
Pregnant women:
Post-partum women:
Non-perinatal women:
For Phase 3 (prospective cohort study):
Perinatal women:
Non-perinatal women:
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The participant may not enter the study if:
Other than for current severe psychiatric illness which affects ability to participate in the study, we will not exclude any participant on the basis of current or prior physical, psychological or psychiatric co-morbidities so long as she is willing to participate, her ability to take part is not compromised and her ability to give informed consent is not impaired by these conditions.
2,332 participants in 2 patient groups
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Gracia Fellmeth, DPhil
Data sourced from clinicaltrials.gov
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