Counselling-based psychosocial intervention to improve the mental health of abused pregnant women: a protocol for randomised controlled feasibility trial in a tertiary hospital in eastern Nepal

Sapkota, Diksha; Baird, Kathleen; Saito, Amornrat; Rijal, Pappu; Pokharel, Rita; Anderson, Debra

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027436

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“…Due to the specific psychological conditions that are experienced in DV, this strategy will play a substantial role in moderating the situation. Another item used in this model was supportive counselling, in which one of the main points of intervention was empathetic and non-judgmental listening, the same as the previous intervention mentioned above [17].…”

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“…The presence of a trained nurse seems to be effective in the mother's health status, personality development and, consequently, her relationship with her partner, which will in turn lead to remarkable outcomes. These include increasing listening and negotiation while disputing and reducing stress and communication regulation strategies that will reduce physical conflict [17].…”

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A systematic review of various interventions on domestic violence in pregnant women

Asadi¹,

Rad²,

Masoumi³

et al. 2023

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Background. Domestic violence comes in various forms, such as psychological, verbal, sexual, etc., and during pregnancy it has many complications, including maternal and foetal.Objectives. This study aimed to investigate a variety of interventions performed concerning domestic violence and its dimensions in pregnant women in a systematic review. Material and methods. The databases of Scopus, PubMed, SID and Web of Science were searched for the observational and interventional studies published in Persian and English examining interventions in domestic violence cases in pregnant women. The used keywords were "Domestic violence, Intervention, Pregnancy and other areas of violence". Unrelated and common cases were eliminated from 6,056 retrieved studies, and finally, the remaining articles consisted of 1, 6 and 11 articles concerning emotional, psychological and social interventions, respectively, along with 7 review articles. Results. Studies have shown that most interventions are related to the emotional, psychological and social domains. The principles of interpersonal psychotherapy and rehabilitation counselling were emphasised in the psychological domain. In the social domain, most of the reviewed interventions indicated that researchers' efforts and the type of interventions were mostly based on social support, which is based on the structure and framework ranging from one's family level to society. Social applications of increasing women's health and safety were introduced through increasing effective interaction with healthcare providers, increasing the adoption of safety behaviours and improving providers' ability to detect domestic violence. Conclusions. According to the reviewed studies, an integrated care system should be used that can encompass all effective factors in preventive interventions and continuous and effective care.

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A systematic review of various interventions on domestic violence in pregnant women

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Masoumi³

et al. 2023

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“…Nonetheless, multiple promising research has shown that the average follow-up duration is six weeks. In terms of ethics, it is vital to note that women in the control group will receive a basic information packet and contact information for support (Sapkota et al, 2019), even though their level of intervention will be lower.…”

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Positive psychology intervention to improve mental wellbeing among Bereaved Families

Aslam,

Tharani,

Parpio

et al. 2023

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Introduction One of the most traumatic experiences a person can have is losing a loved one, which may substantially affect their physical, socioeconomic, and emotional health. According to the World Health Organization (2017), approximately 300 million people are suffering from mental health problems due to traumatic experiences. Purpose: The current study will provide insight into how to improve the social, emotional, and psychological well-being of bereaved families, which will ultimately result in their mental well-being. The purpose of the current study is to determine whether six weeks of positive psychology intervention, comprising, mindfulness, spirituality, physical activity, happiness, gratitude, and social support can assist in enhancing mental health. Methods A quasi-experimental Study on the females of bereaved families (18 years and above, wife, mother, daughters, and sisters) living within premises of Karachi, (Sindh), Pakistan. The non-probability (consecutive sampling) will be used to select the study participants. The participants will be divided into two groups. Data will be collected from the wait list control group participants during the May 2023 –June 2023 baseline and only a booklet of self-care strategies will be given to all participants and post-intervention after 6 weeks (T2) and 12 weeks (T3) and they will receive intervention in 6 sessions after the completion of the study. From July 2023 – August 2013, data will be collected from the intervention group participants at (T1) pre-intervention then intervention will be given in 6 sessions, and then at the end of intervention (T2) 6 weeks and after 12th weeks (T3). The acceptability, and applicability of this intervention will also be assessed quantitatively via a questionnaire on a 1 to 4 Likert scale Dissemination The perceived stress of losing a loved one affects family members' health and well-being. The development of a positive psychology-based training module and testing its efficacy and feasibility to improve the mental well-being and life satisfaction of bereaved families. Moreover, opportunities to interact with people of the same background will enable women to develop coping strategies to deal with the stresses and enhance their subjective well-being. This study will considerably contribute to the global body of knowledge on the effectiveness of positive psychology interventions as a viable method for managing the psychological repercussions of sudden bereavement in low-resource settings Conclusions: Results will assist the work of researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to support the implementation of effective practices and improve the quality of services for bereaved families.

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“…A recent systematic review and meta-analysis in low-and middle-income countries by Leight et al (2023) has evidenced that group-based interventions have significantly reduced the likelihood of women experiencing IPV [32]. In sub-Saharan Africa, a number of interventions aimed at controlling and reducing IPV have been conducted [33][34][35][36], and these interventions have mostly been aimed at women. The engagement of men in interventions that target IPV prevention has been noted as crucial [37][38][39].…”

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The protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial to evaluate couple-based violence prevention education and its ability to reduce intimate partner violence during pregnancy in Southwest Ethiopia

Agde,

H. Magnus,

Assefa

et al. 2024

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Background A significant proportion of women in Ethiopia suffer from violence by their intimate partner during pregnancy, which has adverse maternal and newborn outcomes. Couple-focused interventions are effective in reducing and/or controlling violence between women and their intimate partners. However, interventions addressing intimate partners of the victims are not well studied, particularly in the Ethiopian setting. This study aims to assess the effect of couple-based violence prevention education on intimate partner violence during pregnancy. Methods We will use a cluster randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of couple-based violence prevention education compared to routine care in reducing intimate partner violence during pregnancy. Sixteen kebeles will be randomly assigned to 8 interventions and 8 control groups. In the trial, 432 couples whose wife is pregnant will participate. Health extension workers (HEWs) will provide health education. Data will be collected at baseline and endline. All the collected data will be analyzed using Stata version 16.0 or SPSS version 25.0. We will use the McNemar test to assess the differences in outcomes of interest in both intervention and control groups before and after the intervention for categorical data. A paired t-test will be used to compare continuous outcome of interest in the intervention and the control groups after and before the intervention. The GEE (Generalized Estimating Equation), will be used to test the independent effect of the intervention on the outcome of the interest. Data analysis will be performed with an intention-to-treat analysis approach. During the analysis, the effect size, confidence interval, and p-value will be calculated. All tests will be two-sided, and statistical significance will be declared at p < 0.05. Discussion We expect that the study will generate findings that can illuminate violence prevention strategies and practices in Ethiopia. Trial registration It has been registered on ClinicalTrials.gov as NCT 05856214 on May 4, 2023.

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Counselling-based psychosocial intervention to improve the mental health of abused pregnant women: a protocol for randomised controlled feasibility trial in a tertiary hospital in eastern Nepal

Cited by 9 publications

References 53 publications

A systematic review of various interventions on domestic violence in pregnant women

A systematic review of various interventions on domestic violence in pregnant women

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Positive psychology intervention to improve mental wellbeing among Bereaved Families

The protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial to evaluate couple-based violence prevention education and its ability to reduce intimate partner violence during pregnancy in Southwest Ethiopia

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