Interventional Study
Conditions
Brief summary
The present study is designed to identifying the post-traumatic stress symptoms in children experiencing some traumatic event and to adapt and apply school based intervention (Support for students exposed to trauma SSET) to students who shows the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Detailed description
Childhood trauma is a major mental health problem in recent era. Children who experienced sudden trauma have difficulty in learning, poor concentration in schools, and faced emotional and behavioral difficulties (Holt, Finkelhor, Kantor, 2007). Children who have been exposed to traumatic event are at a higher risk of developing psychopathology followed by trauma (Alisic et al.,2014). The present study is designed to identifying the post-traumatic stress symptoms in children experiencing some traumatic event and to adapt and apply school based intervention (Support for students exposed to trauma SSET) to students who shows the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. This school based intervention (SSET) will provides a basis for how students can address overwhelming emotions, can deal with their daily life stressors and proactively learn to address unhelpful or maladaptive cognitions in positive way. This study will help to aware parents and teachers about mental health needs of children and adolescents.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALSupport for Students exposed to Trauma Program
Support for students exposed to trauma program (SSET) is a school-based intervention program for students who have been exposed to traumatic events and exhibit signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). (Jaycox, Langley, & Dean, 2009; Jaycox, Langley, Stein et al., 2009). SSET is specifically designed for school teachers, school counsellors, and other non-clinical staff. SSET program is a series of 10 structured lessons designed to reduce post-traumatic and depressive symptoms and improve functioning in school children exposed to traumatic events. it includes psycho-education, relaxation, cognitive restructuring, social problems solving and behavioral exposure.
Sponsors
Fatima Jinnah Women University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
In this study, participants will be screened initially and then by randomization groups will be formed for intervention and comparison group.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
10 Years to 16 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
of the study is: * meets the cut off score on scale CATS (child and adolescent trauma screen). * students availability for intervention phase * age range 10-16 years
Exclusion criteria
* students above 16 years and below 10 years will not be included in the study. * receiving any psychological/Mental health services or taking antidepressants * Students whose primary problem is child abuse .
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction in symptoms of PTSD, psychological distress, behavioral problems and increases resilience and social support of students who have some traumatic exposure | 6 to 8 week sessions | The outcome of this study is to reduces the symptoms of PTSD and psychological distress in students who have some exposure to traumatic event and to increases participants social support and resilience. Participants will be assessed before and after intervention by standardized questionnaires: Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen questionnaire, Revised Children Anxiety and Depression scale, Strength and Difficulty questionnaire, Perceived Social Support Scale, and Youth Resilience Scale. |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactNayyab Khurshid
Backup ContactDr. Sajida Naz
Outcome results
None listed