Effects of a Legal Support Program on Women Experiencing Domestic Violence: Help Intervention Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Domestic Violence
- Sponsor
- NMP Medical Research Institute
- Enrollment
- 56
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Anxiety
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health concern. Worldwide, 1 in 3 women have experienced domestic abuse/ violence in their lifetime. In most cases, family lawyers, advocates are first contact before the police. If the children are involved, finding the legal options become the priority for women before leaving the abuser.
The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the HELP (Health, Education Legal Support Program) intervention among IPV survivors.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Female survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
- •18 years old or older
- •Gives informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- •Diagnosed mental health condition
- •Terminally ill
- •Chronic condition
- •On psychiatric medication
- •Sexual assault
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Anxiety
Time Frame: Change from baseline anxiety symptoms at 4 weeks
Anxiety symptoms were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale
Depression
Time Frame: Change from baseline depression symptoms at 4 weeks
Depression symptoms were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale
Stress
Time Frame: Change from baseline stress symptoms at 4 weeks
Perceived Stress Scale was used to assess stress symptoms
Secondary Outcomes
- Self esteem(Change from baseline self esteem at 4 weeks)