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Analysis Study Research Paper | Health and Medical Sciences | Volume 14 Issue 4, April 2025 | Pages: 749 - 754 | Vietnam
Effectiveness of Health Education and Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Preventing Postpartum Depression among Women in Vinh Bao District, Hai Phong
Abstract: Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a global health concern with severe consequences. Previous studies have investigated either health education interventions or the association between serum vitamin D levels and postpartum depression. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined health education and vitamin D3 supplementation intervention on postpartum depression. Methods: This was a community-based intervention study with a controlled pre-post comparison design. The study participants were postpartum mothers from six communes in Vinh Bao District, Hai Phong. A total of 204 mothers were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. The intervention group received a health education program and vitamin D3 supplementation (2,000 IU/day) for three months. Depression scores (EPDS) were assessed at baseline (T1) and three months post-intervention (T2). Results: After three months of intervention, both groups showed a reduction in depression scores, with a greater decrease in EPDS scores in the intervention group compared to the control group (Z = -4.71 vs. Z = -2.41, p
Keywords: postpartum depression, prevention, health education, vitamin D3, Hai Phong
How to Cite?: Oanh Thi Hoang, Lan Anh Thai, Tuan Anh Truong, "Effectiveness of Health Education and Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Preventing Postpartum Depression among Women in Vinh Bao District, Hai Phong", Volume 14 Issue 4, April 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 749-754, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25403160045, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25403160045