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Culturally Adapted Manual-Assisted Problem-Solving Intervention for Women With Suicidal Ideation in Postnatal Period in Pakistan: A Feasibility Trial
Led by Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning · Updated on 2024-08-12
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted Manual-Assisted Problem-Solving Intervention (CMAP-SI) for women experiencing suicidal thoughts during the postnatal period. The study focuses on women aged 16 to 44 years in Pakistan, aiming to adapt the CMAP intervention to the local cultural context and evaluate its potential to reduce suicidal ideation in this vulnerable group. Participants receiving the CMAP-SI intervention will engage in a brief problem-solving therapy based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles. The therapy involves 4 weekly sessions followed by 4 sessions every two weeks, each lasting about 50 minutes. The intervention has been culturally tailored with Urdu translations and case scenarios relevant to Pakistani culture, addressing issues such as gender roles, family conflicts, and financial difficulties. The study also includes a comparison group receiving treatment as usual by their primary care physicians. During the study, women will be assessed at baseline and again at 3 months for feasibility and acceptability of the intervention, as well as changes in suicidal ideation, depression, social support, life events, and quality of life. Various validated scales like the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale will be used. Researchers will also collect data on any suicide attempts or self-harm incidents. Safety protocols include recording participants' primary care contacts and treatment details. The total study duration for each participant is at least 3 months from baseline assessment.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Problem-Solving Intervention for Women With Suicidal Ideation During Postnatal Period in Pakistan
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Mothers aged 16 to 44 years with children 0 to 30 months old
- Residents of the study area
- Able to provide informed consent
- Presenting with suicidal ideation as measured by the Beck Suicidal Ideation Scale (score 1 or 2 on items 4 and 5)
- Not requiring inpatient psychiatric treatment
You will not qualify if you...
- Mothers with any physical or psychiatric condition severe enough to prevent study participation
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Approximately 12 weeks
Participants receive a culturally adapted problem-solving therapy consisting of weekly and then fortnightly sessions to help manage suicidal thoughts during the postnatal period.
8 therapy sessions: 4 weekly and 4 fortnightly (in-person)
Duration - Up to 3 months after baseline
Participants are assessed for the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention and their mental health status 3 months after the baseline.
1 follow-up visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Benazir Bhutto Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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Research Team
T
Tayyaba Kiran, PhD.
R
Rabia Sattar, PhD. Cont.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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