Evaluating digital intervention approaches for supporting immigrant women with intimate partner violence experiences: Findings from the It's weWomen plus sequential multiple assignment randomized trial (SMART).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intimate partner violence (IPV) disproportionately affects immigrant women, who often face barriers to accessing in-person services. Digital interventions offer a promising alternative by providing tailored, remote support.

Methods

In this SMART trial, 1265 foreign-born immigrant women across the U.S. were randomized to a personalized online (n = 660) or standard online safety information (n = 605) intervention. At 3 months, low responders (n = 366) were re-randomized to receive text-only (n = 183) or text + phone support (n = 183). Outcomes were assessed at 6 and 12 months.

Results

All groups showed reduced physical and sexual IPV over time, with no significant differences between first-stage conditions. Low responders in

SUBMITTER: Sabri B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12396299 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature