Cultural adaptation of a self-help app for grieving Syrian refugees in Switzerland. A feasibility and acceptability pilot-RCT.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global refugee population has significantly increased, with Syrian refugees being one of the largest displaced groups. Bereavement represents a major challenge. However, access to mental health care is limited by structural and cultural barriers. Internet-based interventions (IBIs) offer a promising solution, but most are developed in Western contexts, limiting their cultural relevance. This study aimed to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of a culturally adapted self-help IBI for bereaved Syrian refugees in Switzerland.

Methods

In a mixed-methods pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT), 30 bereaved Syrian refugees were randomly assigned to a 5-week app-based intervention or a waitlist control group. Semi-structured interviews w

SUBMITTER: Aeschlimann A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11788602 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature