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NCT Number: NCT04107025

Effects of a Legal Support Program on Women Experiencing Domestic Violence

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health concern. Worldwide, 1 in 3 women have experienced domestic abuse/ violence in their lifetime. In most cases, family lawyers, advocates are first contact before the police. If the children are involved, finding the legal options become the priority for women before leaving the abuser.

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the HELP (Health, Education Legal Support Program) intervention among IPV survivors.

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Key information

Conditions

Domestic Violence Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depression Mental Disorders Stress

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Gyansanjeevani, Būndi, Rajasthan, India

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Female survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
  • 18 years old or older
  • Gives informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Diagnosed mental health condition
  • Terminally ill
  • Chronic condition
  • On psychiatric medication
  • Sexual assault

Treatment and study plan

HELP

Other

Individual counseling were given to each intervention group participant. They were assisted with safety, emotional and mental support and referrals for health and financial assistance. Participants were also given handout to manage anxiety and panic situations during the legal procedures.

Primary outcomes

  1. Anxiety

    Time frame: Change from baseline anxiety symptoms at 4 weeks

    Anxiety symptoms were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale

  2. Depression

    Time frame: Change from baseline depression symptoms at 4 weeks

    Depression symptoms were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale

  3. Stress

    Time frame: Change from baseline stress symptoms at 4 weeks

    Perceived Stress Scale was used to assess stress symptoms

Secondary outcomes

  1. Self esteem

    Time frame: Change from baseline self esteem at 4 weeks

    Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale was used to measure self esteem

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

NMP Medical Research Institute

Other

Collaborators

  • Warwick Research Services

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of a Legal Support Program on Women Experiencing Domestic Violence: Help Intervention Study

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Sep 27, 2019
Registry last updated
Oct 25, 2019

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