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Mixed Methods Implementation Evaluation of an Integrated Depression and Microfinance Program for Women in Vietnam

NCT04218214 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 141

Last updated 2020-01-06

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Summary

This is an implementation project to develop a model to support implementation of LIFE-DM, an evidence-based practice (EBP) program that integrates depression management with microfinance services to address both poverty and depression among low-income women in Vietnam. This evaluation is a mixed methods study that will 1) describe the development of community-partnered implementation process, 2) study the effectiveness of the training and implementation support plan on provider and patient outcomes, and 3) identify factors that impact implementation success.

Conditions

  • Depression

Interventions

OTHER

LIFE-DM Group (Integrated Depression and Livelihood Group Intervention)

Livelihood Integration for Effective Depression Management (LIFE-DM) program aims to address the dual challenges of poverty and depression by integrating evidence-based treatment for depression management and microfinance services. The LIFE-DM group is a 12-session based on Behavior Activation and Problem Solving therapy for depression applied to both mood problems and livelihood stressors. Livelihood supports includes training on personal finance, referrals to vocational training, and access to microfinance loans. The group is provided at the local commune health stations, and facilitated by primary care health provider and a lay community provider from the Women's Union. The intervention generally lasts about 3-4 months.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Grand Challenges Canada

    collaborator OTHER

  • Basic Needs Vietnam

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Danang Psychiatric Hospital

    collaborator OTHER

  • RAND

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Victoria Ngo, PhD · RAND

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-12-07
Primary Completion
2018-12-31
Completion
2019-03-31

Countries

  • Vietnam

Study Locations

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