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Chuka Emezue1, Jo-Ana D Chase2, Tipparat Udmuangpia3
1Department of Women, Children and Family Nursing Rush University College of Nursing Chicago Illinois USA.
Campbell Systematic Reviews
|March 13, 2023
Summary
Technology-based interventions show promise in reducing depression, anxiety, and physical/psychological violence for intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors. While effective for some outcomes, long-term impacts and PTSD/sexual violence reduction require further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Digital Health Interventions
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors frequently experience mental health comorbidities like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
- Technology-based or digital interventions are increasingly explored for their potential to improve health and well-being in IPV survivors.
- Research on the long-term efficacy of these digital interventions for reducing IPV victimization and mental health effects is still developing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and meta-analyze randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on technology-based interventions for IPV survivors.
- To assess the impact of these interventions on mental health outcomes (depression, anxiety, PTSD) and victimization (physical, psychological, sexual abuse).
Main Methods:
- A systematic search of traditional and grey literature databases (2007-2021) identified relevant RCTs.
- Seventeen RCTs involving 4590 female IPV survivors were included in the meta-analysis.
- Data were analyzed using fixed-effects models to determine summary effect sizes for various outcomes.
Main Results:
- Technology-based interventions significantly reduced depression (0-3 months) and anxiety (0-3 months) among IPV survivors.
- Significant reductions were observed in physical violence victimization (0-6 months) and psychological violence victimization (0-6 months and >6 months).
- No significant reductions were found for PTSD or sexual violence victimization at any time point.
Conclusions:
- Digital interventions show effectiveness as an adjunct to traditional therapies for IPV survivors, improving mental health and safety.
- Findings highlight the potential of technology-based approaches in supporting IPV survivors' well-being.
- Future research should focus on identifying active intervention components, optimal delivery methods, and dosage for enhanced efficacy.
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