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ArticleInternational health2023

Impact of basic psychological support on stigma and mental well-being of people with disabilities due to leprosy and lymphatic filariasis: a proof-of-concept study.

Ashok Agarwal, Pradeepta K Nayak, Wim H van Brakel, Robin van Wijk, Amit Jain, Heleen Broekkamp, Marente M Mol, Chandra Pati Mishra

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Article in International health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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Ashok AgarwalNLR, Safdarjung Development Area, New Delhi-110016, India.
Pradeepta K NayakNLR, Safdarjung Development Area, New Delhi-110016, India.
Wim H van BrakelNLR, 1090HA Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Robin van WijkNLR, 1090HA Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Amit JainNLR, Safdarjung Development Area, New Delhi-110016, India.
Heleen BroekkampNLR, 1090HA Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Marente M MolNLR, 1090HA Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Chandra Pati MishraBanaras Hindu University, Ajagara, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India.
Netherlands Leprosy Relief · NLSafdarjang Hospital · INBanaras Hindu University · IN

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Abstract

backgroundPeople with leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF)-related disabilities experience higher levels of poor mental well-being compared with the general community. Mental health services are often not available. This study was conducted to provide proof of concept that basic psychological support for people affected by neglected tropical diseases (BPS-N) can be given by peer supporters to reduce stigma, improve mental well-being and participation among clients.

methodsThe BPS-N approach was tested in a quasi-experimental design using mixed methods. To provide psychological support using the BPS-N, peer supporters were selected and trained. They supported people with leprosy- and LF-related disabilities. Preintervention and postintervention, stigma, mental well-being, depression and participation were measured through standard scales within 4 wk of the intervention; differences were tested using standard tests of significance.

resultsAfter 3 mo of intervention, the mean level of stigma had decreased (30.3 to 24, p<0.001); high mental well-being increased (0% to 13.3%, p<0.001); and moderate to severe depression decreased (88% to 47%, p<0.001). No significant change occurred in participation restrictions (87% to 92%, p=0.497).

conclusionsPsychological peer support using the BPS-N guideline appears effective in reducing stigma and improving mental well-being and can be operationalised. However, this should be confirmed through a randomised controlled trial. CONTEXTE: Les personnes atteintes de lèpre et de handicaps liés à la filariose lymphatique (FL) souffrent davantage d'un manque de bien-être mental que le reste de la population. Les services de santé mentale ne sont souvent pas disponibles hors des zones urbaines. Cette étude a été menée pour démontrer que le soutien psychologique de base pour les personnes atteintes de MTN (BPS-N) peut être dispensé par des pairs (dans une logique de transfert de tâches) afin de réduire la stigmatisation et d'améliorer le bien-être mental et la participation des clients. MÉTHODES: L'approche du BPS-N a été testée dans le cadre d'un modèle quasi-expérimental utilisant des méthodes mixtes. Pour fournir un soutien psychologique à l'aide du BPS-N, des pairs ont été sélectionnés et formés. Ils sont venus en aide aux personnes atteintes de lèpre et de déficiences liées à la FL. Avant et après l'intervention, les éléments suivants ont été mesurés à l'aide d'échelles standardisées: niveau de stigmatisation, bien-être mental, symptômes dépressifs, et enfin, la participation sociale. Les différences ont été testées à l'aide de tests de signification standardisés. RÉSULTATS: Après 3 mois d'intervention, le niveau moyen de stigmatisation a diminué (30,3 à 24, p<0 001) ; le niveau de bien-être mental a augmenté (0% à 13,3%, p<0 001) et la dépression modérée à sévère a diminué (88% à 47%, p<0 001). Aucun changement significatif n'a été observé en ce qui concerne les restrictions de participation (87% contre 92%, p=0 497).

conclusionsLe soutien psychologique par les pairs utilisant la ligne directrice BPS-N semble efficace pour réduire la stigmatisation et améliorer le bien-être mental. Toutefois, cette efficacité doit être confirmée par un essai contrôlé randomisé. ANTECEDENTES: Las personas con lepra y discapacidades relacionadas con la filariasis linfática (FL) sufren niveles más altos de malestar mental en comparación con la comunidad en general. Los servicios de salud mental no suelen estar disponibles a nivel periférico. Este estudio se llevó a cabo para proporcionar una prueba de concepto de que el Apoyo Psicológico Básico para personas afectadas por NTDs (BPS-N) puede ser dado por compañeros de apoyo (rotación de tareas) para reducir el estigma, mejorar el bienestar mental y la participación entre los clientes. MÉTODOS: El enfoque BPS-N se probó en un diseño cuasi-experimental utilizando métodos mixtos. Para proporcionar apoyo psicológico con el BPS-N, se seleccionaron y formaron compañeros de apoyo. Apoyaron a personas con lepra y discapacidades relacionadas con la FL. El estigma, el bienestar mental, la depresión y la participación se midieron antes y después de la intervención, mediante escalas estándar; las diferencias se comprobaron mediante pruebas estándar de significación. RESULTADOS: Después de 3 meses de intervención, el nivel medio de estigma disminuyó (30,3 a 24, p<0 001); el bienestar mental alto aumentó (0% a 13,3%, p<0 001) y la depresión moderada a grave disminuyó (88% a 47%, p<0 001). No se produjeron cambios significativos en las restricciones de participación (87% frente a 92%, p=0 497)). CONCLUSIONES: El apoyo psicológico entre iguales, utilizando la guía BPS-N, parece eficaz para reducir el estigma y mejorar el bienestar mental. Sin embargo, esto debe confirmarse mediante un ensayo controlado aleatorizado.

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Elephantiasis, FilarialLeprosyCounselingHumansdisabilitymental well-beingNTDpeer supportstigma

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