Coaching Intervention in Women At-risk of Common Mental Disorders
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This study aims to provide preventative intervention to 60 women who are at risk of common mental disorders in Hong Kong.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
Detailed Description
Participants will be recruited through the following routes: 1) by our partner non-governmental organizations, 2) by our research team through community outreach or training activities, 3) online screening tool, and 4) referral from organizations that provide service to women (e.g., Maternal and Child Health Clinics of Department of Health). Eligible subjects with informed consent provided will be randomly assigned to coaching group or SMS self-help tips. To test the effectiveness of the provided intervention programs, symptoms assessments and data collection on demographics and psychosocial data will be carried out during baseline, immediately, and 3 months post-intervention.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
| Experimental: Group coaching There will be a total of 4 sessions of group coaching intervention within 8 weeks. Each session is in a group of 5-6 women and lasts for approximately 1-1.5 hours. The sessions will be conducted by experienced social workers online. |
Behavioral: Group Coaching
4 sessions of 1-1.5-hour group coaching intervention within 8 weeks
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| Active Comparator: SMS Self-help tips The participants in the control group will receive four self-help tips on mental well-being on the same schedule as the group coaching group. |
Behavioral: SMS self-help tips
4 mental well-being tips through sms within 8 weeks
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Depressive symptoms [immediate post-intervention]
Measured by the depression subscale of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale
- Anxiety symptoms [immediate post-intervention]
Measured by the anxiety subscale of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Depressive symptoms [3-month post intervention]
Measured by the depression subscale of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS). The subscale consists of 7 questions, each responses range from 0 (not applicable) to 3 (the most applicable). The higher score represents more severe depressive symptoms.
- Anxiety symptoms [3-month post intervention]
Measured by the anxiety subscale of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Willing to provide written informed consent
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Able to understand Cantonese and read/write Chinese
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With subsyndromal or minor depressive symptoms indicated by
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Depression subscale of Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) score 10-20 or
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Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) scores 10-13
Exclusion Criteria:
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A positive response in items about suicidal thoughts if applicable ("Yes, quite often" and "sometimes" in EPDS) (These participants will be referred to suicidal management)
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Those mental conditions that require other treatment priorities (e.g., suicidal risk, substance abuse, current or past episodes of psychotic disorder, personality disorders)
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Those medical conditions that severely limit participation, comprehension, or adherence to treatment (e.g., epilepsy, dementia, terminal medical illness)
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Those who are receiving structured psychotherapy or counseling
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 0000 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- The University of Hong Kong
Investigators
- Study Director: Eric YH Chen, MD, The University of Hong Kong
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- CoachingRCT