Leprosy related trauma and mental health difficulties Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
The study employs a randomized controlled trial design to evaluate the effectiveness of the Traumatic Stress Relief (TSR) intervention for individuals affected by leprosy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The
Sponsors
Leprosy Research Initiative
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. A lived experience of leprosy 2. Aged 18 years old and over 3. Able to provide informed consent, indicating they understand the study's purpose, procedures, and potential risks 4. Reside in or have access to the study site in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the duration of the intervention 5. Able to understand and communicate in Amharic
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals who do not have a lived experience of leprosy will be excluded from the study 2. Aged under 18 years old 3. Unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive or other impairments will be excluded. Informed consent must indicate an understanding of the study's purpose, procedures, and potential risks. 4. Do not reside in or have access to the study site in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 5. Unable to understand and communicate in Amharic will be excluded, as this is necessary for effective participation in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Level of traumatic stress measured using the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) before and after the sessions | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The severity of depressive symptoms and overall mental health measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) at baseline and immediately post-intervention 2. The severity of anxiety symptoms measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) at baseline and immediately post-intervention 3. Quality of Life measured using the EQ-5D-5L (EuroQol Five-Dimensional Scale), including participants' mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression at baseline 4. The level of social support and the extent of participants' social networks measured using the Oslo Social Support Scale (OSSS-3) at baseline 5. Perceived stigma associated with having leprosy measured using the 5-Question Stigma Indicator - Affected People (5-QSI-AP) at baseline 6. Participants' perceptions of the acceptability and feasibility of the Traumatic Stress Relief Programme measured using the TFA Acceptability Questionnaire immediately post-intervention | — |
Countries
Ethiopia
Contacts
Public ContactSafa Kemal Kaptan
Outcome results
None listed