Developing a digital intervention for survivors of intimate partner violence: a qualitative examination of user experiences and needs

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00031927

Enrollment

Registered

2023-05-24

Start date

2022-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Intimate Partner Violence

Interventions

Group 1: Using the Think Aloud Method, participants work through three sample modules of the digital self-help intervention "by my side". The intervention "by my side" is provided on the e-health plat

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria for study participation are (1) being of legal age and (2) having fluent German language skills. Survivors are included if they (3a) have experienced violence in intimate partner relationships in the past. Experts are included if they (3b) work professionally directly with survivors of intimate partner violence

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion of participants experiencing ongoing violence from their (ex-) partner

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
This study employs a qualitative design to investigate the factors and considerations that must be taken into account when implementing a digital intervention for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Germany. It also explores the implementation of psychological intervention components in the digital context for supporting IPV survivors. The objective is to gather insights into intervention components and content that align with the target population's social and cultural values (Yardley et al., 2015). Additionally, the study aims to derive implications for the design and structure of web-based interventions, which are vital for their practicality (Gizycki, 2002).	—

Measure

Time frame

This study employs a qualitative design to investigate the factors and considerations that must be taken into account when implementing a digital intervention for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Germany. It also explores the implementation of psychological intervention components in the digital context for supporting IPV survivors. The objective is to gather insights into intervention components and content that align with the target population's social and cultural values (Yardley et al., 2015). Additionally, the study aims to derive implications for the design and structure of web-based interventions, which are vital for their practicality (Gizycki, 2002).

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
A second sub-study will adopt the same qualitative design to explore the particular factors that require consideration when implementing a digital intervention for men experiencing IPV. The objective is to gather insights into intervention components and content that align with the social and cultural values of the target population of men experiencing IPV (Yardley et al., 2015).	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactLasse B. Sander

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

Lasse.Sander@mps.uni-freiburg.de+49 761 / 203 5519

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026