A Couples-Based Intervention (Ghya Bharari Ekatra) for the Primary Prevention of Intimate Partner Violence in India: Pilot Feasibility and Acceptability Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The high global prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) and its association with poor physical and mental health underscore the need for effective primary prevention. We previously developed Ghya Bharari Ekatra (GBE), a couples-based primary prevention intervention for IPV among newly married couples residing in slum communities in Pune, India.

Objective

Through this pilot study, we aimed to explore the acceptance, safety, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of GBE.

Methods

Between January and May 2018, we enrolled and assigned 20 couples to receive GBE plus information on IPV support services and 20 control couples to receive information on IPV support services alone. The GBE intervention was delivered over 6 weekly sessions to groups of 3 to 5 cou

SUBMITTER: Kalokhe AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7884213 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature