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An internet-based cognitive behavioural intervention for adults with depression in Arabic-speaking countries: A randomized controlled trial.
El-Haj-Mohamad, Rayan; Böttche, Maria; Vöhringer, Max; Specht, Freya; Stammel, Nadine; Nesterko, Yuriy; Knaevelsrud, Christine; Wagner, Birgit.
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  • El-Haj-Mohamad R; Department for Transcultural and Traumatic Stress Studies, Center ÜBERLEBEN, Berlin, Germany.
  • Böttche M; Clinical Psychological Intervention, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
  • Vöhringer M; Clinical Psychological Intervention, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
  • Specht F; Department for Transcultural and Traumatic Stress Studies, Center ÜBERLEBEN, Berlin, Germany.
  • Stammel N; Department for Transcultural and Traumatic Stress Studies, Center ÜBERLEBEN, Berlin, Germany.
  • Nesterko Y; Clinical Psychological Intervention, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
  • Knaevelsrud C; Department for Transcultural and Traumatic Stress Studies, Center ÜBERLEBEN, Berlin, Germany.
  • Wagner B; Clinical Psychological Intervention, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Stress Health ; 40(5): e3432, 2024 Oct.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38806256
ABSTRACT
Internet-based interventions have proven to be effective for the treatment of depression in different samples, but evidence from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is scarce. The aim of this study was to investigate the acceptance and efficacy of an internet-based cognitive behavioural writing intervention for Arabic-speaking participants with depression living in the MENA region. A total of 259 participants (167 female, age in years M = 25.58, SD = 6.39) with depressive symptoms indicative of clinical relevance were randomly allocated to a treatment group (TG; nTG = 128) or a waitlist control group (WG; nWG = 131). The TG received an internet-based intervention over a 6-week period. The primary outcome was depressive symptoms, and secondary outcomes were anxiety and quality of life (QoL). T-tests with change scores from pre- to post-treatment were used for data analyses. Intention-to-treat (ITT) as well as completer analyses were calculated. The ITT analysis revealed significant differences between the TG and WG in depression (T257 = -4.89, p < 0.001, d = 0.70) and QoL (T257 = 3.39, p < 0.001, d = 0.47). Significant differences regarding anxiety symptoms (T257 = 3.25, p < 0.05, d = 0.53) were identified for the completer sample. The general dropout rate was 39.9%. The results indicate the feasibility and efficacy of an internet-based cognitive behavioural writing intervention in adults from Arabic-speaking countries. The development and implementation of such interventions can be used to improve access to psychological help and adequate treatment.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Calidad de Vida / Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual / Depresión / Intervención basada en la Internet Límite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male País/Región como asunto: Africa / Asia Idioma: En Revista: Stress Health Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Alemania Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Calidad de Vida / Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual / Depresión / Intervención basada en la Internet Límite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male País/Región como asunto: Africa / Asia Idioma: En Revista: Stress Health Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Alemania Pais de publicación: Reino Unido