Preparing for parenthood: developing a life-skills and socioemotional health program for young married couples in rural Pakistan

Figures & data

Figure 1. Conceptual framework of the intervention

Table 1. Preparing for parenthood core sessions’ delivery schedule

Session 0: Introduction to the program
*Core sessions 1 to 10	Major focus of session
Session 1: Knowing and appreciating each other	Family support; Communication skills
Session 2: Looking after yourself	Thought challenging; behavioural activation
Session 3: Looking after yourself and others around you	Thought challenging; behavioural activation
Session 4: Listening and understanding each other	Communication skills; awareness
Session 5: Communicating respectfully and positively	Communication skills: assertiveness
Session 6: Seeking and valuing each other’s opinion	Communication skills; decision making
Session 7: Preparing for parenthood: pre-pregnancy	Awareness and education of pre-pregnancy care; behavioural activation; problem solving
Session 8: Preparing for parenthood: during-pregnancy	Awareness and education of care during pregnancy; behavioural activation; problem solving
Session 9: Preparing for parenthood: post-pregnancy	Awareness and education of post pregnancy case; behavioural activation; problem solving
Session 10: Managing problems	Problem solving

* Each core session has a follow-up session, delivered the following week, making a total of 20 sessions.

Availability of data and materials

The dataset generated and analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.