NCT04107025

Effects of a Legal Support Program on Women Experiencing Domestic Violence

Effects of a Legal Support Program on Women Experiencing Domestic Violence: Help Intervention Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 56 (actual)
• Sponsor: NMP Medical Research Institute · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 55 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health concern. Worldwide, 1 in 3 women have experienced domestic abuse/ violence in their lifetime. In most cases, family lawyers, advocates are first contact before the police. If the children are involved, finding the legal options become the priority for women before leaving the abuser. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the HELP (Health, Education Legal Support Program) intervention among IPV survivors.

Conditions

• Domestic Violence
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	HELP	Individual counseling were given to each intervention group participant. They were assisted with safety, emotional and mental support and referrals for health and financial assistance. Participants were also given handout to manage anxiety and panic situations during the legal procedures.

Timeline

• Start date: 2017-04-28
• Primary completion: 2018-01-30
• Completion: 2018-03-12
• First posted: 2019-09-27
• Last updated: 2019-10-25

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: India