Feasibility and acceptability of brief individual interpersonal psychotherapy among university students with mental distress in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of mental distress among university students in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is increasing; however, the majority do not receive evidence-based psychological intervention. This calls for the provision of culturally adapted psychological therapy in higher education institutions in LMICs. The aim of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of Interpersonal Psychotherapy adapted for Ethiopia (IPT-E) among Wolaita Sodo University students and to assess the preliminary outcomes of IPT-E in reducing symptoms of mental distress and in improving functioning.

Methods

We used a quasi-experimental single-group pre-post-test study design. As indicators of feasibility of IPT-E, we used consent, treatment completion and attrit

SUBMITTER: Negash A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8077191 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature