Comparative Psychiatric Problems Between First and Second Trimester Miscarriage
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In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Symptoms checklist-90.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Abortion. Basic parameters: 18 years — 45 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Comparative Study in Psychiatric Problems Among Mothers With Miscarriage in First and Second Trimester
Overview
Description of the psychiatric impact of miscarriage on women.
Detailed description
miscarriage, a significant reproductive health issue, often has profound psychological implications for women. The emotional and psychiatric effects of abortion can vary widely based on individual, cultural, and situational factors, as well as the timing of the procedure (1). First-trimester abortions are typically more common and are generally less complex medically, while second-trimester abortions often involve more intricate decision-making processes and greater societal and personal stigma (2).
Emerging evidence suggests that women undergoing abortions in different trimesters may experience distinct psychiatric challenges, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. However, the comparative psychological burden between first- and second-trimester abortions remains underexplored (3-6). Understanding these differences is crucial for tailoring mental health interventions and providing comprehensive care to affected women.
This study aims to compare the prevalence and types of psychiatric problems in mothers undergoing abortion in the first versus the second trimester, thereby contributing to the body of knowledge on maternal mental health and informing evidence-based support strategies.
Interventions
- Behavioral Symptoms checklist-90
The Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL90) is a 90-item questionnaire used to assess psychological problems. The Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL90R) is the revised version of the questionnaire.
Primary outcome measures
- measure psychiatric problems among the stuided groups [Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- all miscarrying women less than or equal to 26 weeks gestation
Exclusion criteria
- ectopic pregnancy and vesicular mole
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- Medicine — Asyut
Publications
- Ayaulym N. Blushinova, Gulnara M. Shalgumbayeva, Duman Berikuly, Zaituna G. Khamidullina, Gaukhar A. Korganbayeva, Inabat N. Ordabayeva, Nazerke K. Sailauova ABB. Epidemiological aspects of pregnant losses. literature review. Sci Healthc J. 2023;25(2):236-43.
- Herbert D, Young K, Pietrusinska M, MacBeth A. The mental health impact of perinatal loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Affect Disord. 2022 Jan 15;297:118-129. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.10.026. Epub 2021 Oct 20. PMID 34678403
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06742632 · psychiatry issues in Abortion