Effectiveness of a resilience, gender equity and mental health group intervention for young people living in informal urban communities in North India: a cluster randomized controlled trial
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The Nae Disha 3 group intervention moderately improved resilience in disadvantaged urban Indian youth. Further research is recommended to explore its impact on mental health and gender attitudes.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background
- Mental health issues are a significant burden for young people in India.
- Group interventions in schools show promise for improving youth mental health and resilience.
- Evidence for such interventions in informal urban settings is limited.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the Nae Disha 3 group intervention's effectiveness in enhancing resilience, mental health, and gender-equal attitudes.
- To assess the intervention's impact on disadvantaged young people in low-income urban Indian communities.
Main Methods
- A cluster randomised controlled trial was conducted in urban Dehradun, India.
- The study included 476 adolescents and young adults (aged 11-25 years).
- Participants completed validated tools measuring resilience, gender equity, and mental health at three time points.
Main Results
- Resilience scores significantly improved among girls (DiD = 4.12) and boys (DiD = 5.82) in the intervention group.
- The intervention did not show significant impacts on overall mental health, self-efficacy, or gender-equal attitudes.
Conclusions
- The Nae Disha 3 intervention shows potential for improving resilience among disadvantaged urban youth.
- Further research is needed to identify key intervention components and optimal duration for maximizing benefits.
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