Navigating distress: Exploring factors affecting adolescent girls' wellbeing during and after a violence-focused survey in Maharashtra, India
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Participant distress in violence research can be reduced by empathetic interviewers and confidential settings. Offering audio computer-assisted self-interview (ACASI) formats also lowers distress for adolescent girls in low- and middle-income countries.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background
- Ethical considerations in violence-focused research are crucial for participant wellbeing.
- Limited understanding of adolescent experiences in low- and middle-income countries.
- Previous studies indicate minimal harm, but specific data on adolescents is scarce.
Purpose Of The Study
- Assess factors influencing adolescent girls' distress in violence surveys in Maharashtra, India.
- Examine participant, contextual, and interviewer characteristics.
- Identify correlates of distress in adolescent participants.
Main Methods
- Interviewed 3049 adolescent girls (13-18 years) on family and intimate partner violence.
- Utilized a 5-item questionnaire for perceived participant distress (self and interviewer).
- Employed linear regression to analyze distress correlates.
Main Results
- Less than 10% of participants reported distress post-interview.
- Higher interviewer empathy, audio computer-assisted self-interview (ACASI), and older interviewers correlated with lower distress.
- Interviews at home and by highly educated interviewers were associated with higher reported distress.
Conclusions
- Empathetic interviewing and trust-building are key for interviewer training.
- Offering ACASI interviews can protect participant wellbeing.
- Ensuring confidentiality in interview locations is vital for violence research participants.
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