A Brief Email-Delivered Positive Affect Intervention for Young Adults in Zimbabwe: A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 100
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Feasibility and Acceptability
研究概览
简要总结
This study evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a brief email-delivered positive affect intervention for young adults in Zimbabwe. The study uses a randomised controlled trial design with two parallel arms.
A total of 100 participants aged 18-25 years will be randomly assigned to two arms: an experimental arm receiving an email-delivered positive affect intervention or a control arm receiving psychoeducational materials. The intervention group will receive guided activities twice weekly over three weeks, focusing on identifying, reflecting on, and engaging in positive experiences. The control group will receive general psychoeducational materials on mental health without structured activities.
Assessments will be conducted at baseline and after the intervention. The primary outcome is feasibility( including recruitment, retention, and adherence) and acceptance. Secondary outcomes include changes in positive affect, symptoms of depression and anxiety,self-stigma, and suicidal ideation.
详细描述
Digital mental health interventions are increasingly recognised as scalable and accessible approaches to supporting psychological well-being, particularly among young adults. These approaches may be especially valuable in low- and middle-income countries, where mental health services are limited and barriers to help-seeking remain substantial. Previous research in Zimbabwe has demonstrated the feasibility and acceptability of digitally delivered mental health interventions (Dambi et al., 2022). However, little is known about the feasibility of self-guided digital interventions designed to enhance positive affect and psychological well-being among young adults.
Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a brief email-delivered positive affect intervention among young adults in Zimbabwe and to explore its preliminary effects on positive affect, negative affect, symptoms of depression and anxiety, suicidality, and self-stigma associated with seeking psychological help.
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, usability, and participant engagement of a brief email-based positive affect intervention.
The secondary objectives of the study are; To examine changes in positive affect following participation in the intervention.
To assess changes in anxiety, depression, suicidality, and negative affect following participation in the intervention.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Prevention
- 盲法
- None
盲法说明
No additional parties are masked in this study.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 25 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Participants must meet all of the following criteria:
- •Aged 18-25 years.
- •Able to understand and read English.
- •Previously participated in Stage 1 of the study and provided consent to be contacted regarding future research opportunities.
- •Have access to a device (for example smartphone, tablet, or computer) and internet connectivity for intervention delivery.
- •Report moderate levels of depression at baseline assessment.
排除标准
- •Participants will be excluded if they:
- •Are at high risk of suicide.
- •Are currently experiencing a psychotic episode.
- •Are currently experiencing interpersonal violence.
结局指标
主要结局
Feasibility and Acceptability
时间窗: Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Week 3)
Feasibility , usability and acceptability will be assessed using self-reported participation in email activities. Participant feedback on usability, satisfaction, and acceptability of the program will be collected at the post-intervention assessment using self-report questions.
次要结局
- Changes in The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7(Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Week 3))
- Positive Affect (PANAS Positive Affect Subscale)(Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Week 3))
- Changes in The Patient Health Questionnaire-9(Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Week 3))
- Changes in the Self-Stigma (SSOSH)(Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Week 3))
- Changes in The SIDAS(Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Week 3))
研究者
Evaldas Kazlauskas
Principal Investigator
Vilnius University