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A Randomized Controlled Trial on Effectiveness of Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Module (MHPSS) in Reduction of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Healthcare Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic in Jerantut, Pahang

A Randomized Controlled Trial on Effectiveness of Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Module (MHPSS) in Reduction of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Healthcare Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic in Jerantut, Pahang

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20200601002
Enrollment
110
Registered
2020-06-01
Start date
2020-06-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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Conditions

Depression&#44

Interventions

The comparator (control group) is given a normal counselling and will be given MHPSS module after the intervention group completed the post intervention evaluations. ,Mental Health & Psychosocial Supp
consists of 15 minutes daily session that will be done at 4.45 pm to 5.00 pm daily during weekdays&#44
hour group session from 11.00 am to 12.00 pm twice weekly and 1&#45
hour individual session if needed by the participants. The framework for the module includes giving information&#44
safety&#44
basic needs&#44
extended services and identification of person who are emotionally overwhelmed. The intervention focused on relaxation technique&#44
leisure activities&#44
art therapy and coping skills. The contents of the module are tailored to individual participants’ needs. The counsellors delivering the intervention are the researchers who had received training
Active Comparator Behavioral,Active Comparator Behavioral
NORMAL COUNSELLING,Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Module

Sponsors

Self-sponsored
Lead Sponsor
Self&#45
Collaborator
sponsored
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria include: i) Malaysian citizen ii) HCWs working in Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Jerantut iii) on-duty since 3 February 2020 (1st COVID case detected in Malaysia)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria include: i) HCWs on medical/maternity/study leave ii) HCWs with underlying psychiatric problems under psychiatry follow-up

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Depression Score Baseline and Post-Intervention Questionnaire,Anxiety Score Baseline and Post-Intervention Questionnaire,Stress Score Baseline and Post-Intervention Questionnaire

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NONE NONE NONE

Countries

MALAYSIA

Contacts

Public ContactDR MUNAZIERAA AB AZIZ

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

pdl_moon_a3@yahoo.com+60136414979

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026