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Effectiveness of a prevention program for refugees in the Netherlands

Effectiveness of a mental health and psychosocial support program for refugees residing at an asylum center

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN18019972
Enrollment
225
Registered
2024-06-20
Start date
2021-06-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Prevention to increase resilience and wellbeing among refugees living at refugee centers in the Netherlands. Not Applicable

Interventions

This study measures changes in resilience and wellbeing among participants of the BAMBOO program, a mental health care prevention that consists of five weekly two-hour sessions. BAMBOO is a multi-com
(ii) emotions
(iii) strengths
(iv) gratitude
and (v) goal setting. Groups in the BAMBOO ideally comprised eight to 10 people. Self report questionnaires are collected at pre-test assessment and post-test assessment. There is no control group

Sponsors

GZA Healthcare
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. 18 years and older 2. Residing at an asylum center 3. Able to follow the program for five consecutive weeks

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Refugees who are in treatment for severe psychological or psychiatric problems

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Resilience is measured using the Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10) at pre-and post-test assessment

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Well-being is measured using the Visual Analogue Happiness Scale (VAHS), and the International Positive And Negative Affect Schedule (IPANAS) at pre-and post-test assessment. 2. Feasibility of the intervention is measured using a five item participant satisfaction questionnaire, and an online evaluation form for the trainers who conduct the program at post-test only.

Countries

Netherlands

Contacts

Public ContactTom Hendriks
T.Hendriks_2@tilburguniversity.edu+31 629363866

Outcome results

None listed

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