Acceptability and efficacy of the culturally adapted problem management plus intervention for people with disability in Pakistan: a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Pakistan, the mental health care for persons living with disabilities is insufficient, lacking a holistic approach to address their needs. This research evaluates the adapted PM+'s (IA-PM+) initial efficacy and acceptability in improving mental health among persons living with disabilities, contributing to the integration of mental health services within primary care settings in Pakistan.

Methods

This study employed a two-arm, single-blind cluster randomized controlled trial in a community setting within Union Council Kuri Dolal, Tehsil Gujjar Khan, District Rawalpindi-Pakistan. It compared an Active Treatment group, receiving five sessions of the IA-PM+ intervention, against a Delayed Treatment Control group. A total of 148 participants were randomized. Random

SUBMITTER: Hussain B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841386 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature