Role of Psychoanalysis in Prevention of Girl Child Maltreatment and Neglect
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Abuse NeglectSocial; Deprivation, Maltreatment Syndrome (Infant or Child)
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Psychoanalytic therapy
- Registration Number
- NCT02116647
- Lead Sponsor
- Macmillan Research Group UK
- Brief Summary
In India, precisely northern states, skewed sex ratios, female feticide and higher child mortality rates for girls have become serious concern. The female child mortality as a result of son preference have increased during the last several decades .Since families cannot know the sex of the fetus due to Indian government policies, maltreatment and serious neglect has been tools to ensure there are few survivors.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 134
Inclusion Criteria
- Families having girl child before
- High risk families with high expectation of having son
Exclusion Criteria
- Families having son before
- Relocation and moving out of town during study period
- Not ready to consent for intervention
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Psychoanalytic therapy Psychoanalytic therapy manualized psychoanalytic psychotherapy
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Post Natal Depression Change from baseline in Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale at 6 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Mother-infant interaction Change from Baseline in Parent/Caregiver Involvement Scale at 6 weeks
Trial Locations
- Locations (2)
Sonal Foundation
🇮🇳Ahmadabad, Gujarat, India
NMP Medical Research Institute
🇮🇳Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, India