A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Brief Intervention for Delayed Psychological Effects in Snakebite Victims.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Snakebite results in delayed psychological morbidity and negative psycho-social impact. However, psychological support is rarely provided to victims.

Aim

To assess the effectiveness of a brief intervention which can be provided by non-specialist doctors aimed at reducing psychological morbidity following snakebite envenoming.

Method

In a single blind, randomized controlled trial, snakebite victims with systemic envenoming [n = 225, 168 males, mean age 42.1 (SD 12.4) years] were randomized into three arms. One arm received no intervention (n = 68, Group A), the second received psychological first aid and psychoeducation (dispelling prevalent cultural beliefs related to snakebite which promote development of a sick role) at discharge from hospital (n = 65, Gr

SUBMITTER: Wijesinghe CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4532481 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature