Treatment of depression in Muslim adults Mental and Behavioural Disorders Depressive episode, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Culturally-adapted BA (BA-M) is an innovative adaptation of an effective therapy for depression, developed and piloted by researchers at the University of Leeds and York with NIHR funding. Standard BA
evidence-based guidance on how to engage with clients to treat depression and to understand the social context in which such clients live. Involvement of family members and liaison with external sourc
Sponsors
University of Leeds
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Muslim clients aged over 16 years with a depression score >10 on PHQ-9, including clients prescribed medication
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with depression and another primary disorder for which other empirically supported treatments exist (e.g. post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia or psychosis) and any problem requiring immediate hospitalisation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depression severity and response to treatment measured using a self-completion questionnaire (PHQ-9) at baseline, each therapy session and 3-month follow up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Activity levels measured using the 9-item validated Behavioural Activation for Depression Scale (BADSF) at baseline, each therapy session and 3-month follow up 2. Religious coping measured using Brief RCOPE at baseline, completion of therapy and 3-month follow up | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactGhazala Mir
Outcome results
None listed