Registered report: The effectiveness of a Bhagavad Gita intervention to reduce psychological distress in homeless people-A randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The coronavirus disease pandemic has worsened psychological distress in people experiencing homelessness (PEH). This study evaluates the impact of learning the Bhagavad Gita versus engaging in Kuchipudi dance on reducing psychological distress in PEH in Chennai and Dhanbad, India.

Methods and analysis

Participants will be allocated into Bhagavad Gita, Kuchipudi dance, Both interventions, or Control groups. The Kessler scale (K10) score, representing the primary outcome, will be measured at four time points: one day before intervention, one day after intervention completion, 40 days post-intervention, and 1 year post-intervention. The K10 scores will be analyzed using the Generalized Estimating Equation framework. Additionally, subgroup analysis based on particip

SUBMITTER: Konduru L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11537408 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature