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ArticleJMIR formative research2024

An Internet-Based Intervention to Increase the Ability of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People to Cope With Adverse Events: Single-Group Feasibility Study.

Andreea Bogdana Isbășoiu, Florin Alin Sava, Torill M B Larsen, Norman Anderssen, Tudor-Stefan Rotaru, Andrei Rusu, Nastasia Sălăgean, Bogdan Tudor Tulbure

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Article in JMIR formative research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05514964 (An Online Intervention to Increase the Ability of LGBT People to Cope With Adverse Events), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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An Online Intervention to Increase the Ability of LGBT People to Cope With Adverse Events: A Feasibility Study

TypeinterventionalSponsorWest University of TimisoaraRan2022 to 2022Enrolled15ConditionsAnxiety Disorders, Depression, Mental Health Issue, Well-BeingArmsFeasibility study
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Andreea Bogdana IsbășoiuDepartment of Psychology, West University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0377-9358
Florin Alin SavaDepartment of Psychology, West University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8898-1306
Torill M B LarsenDepartment of Health Promotion and Development, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3457-9922
Norman AnderssenDepartment of Psychosocial Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3526-9459
Tudor-Stefan RotaruDepartment of Bioethics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Gr. T. Popa" Iași, Iasi, Romania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7022-2894
Andrei RusuDepartment of Psychology, West University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0036-4149
Nastasia SălăgeanDepartment of Psychology, West University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9923-1559
Bogdan Tudor TulbureDepartment of Psychology, West University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8101-1753

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people are at higher risk of mental health problems due to widespread hetero- and cisnormativity, including negative public attitudes toward the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to combating social exclusion at the societal level, strengthening the coping abilities of young LGBTQ+ people is an important goal.

objectiveIn this transdiagnostic feasibility study, we tested a 6-week internet intervention program designed to increase the ability of nonclinical LGBTQ+ participants to cope with adverse events in their daily lives. The program was based on acceptance and commitment therapy principles.

methodsThe program consists of 6 web-based modules and low-intensity assistance for homework provided by a single care provider asynchronously. The design was a single-group assignment of 15 self-identified LGB community members who agreed to participate in an open trial with a single group (pre- and postintervention design).

resultsBefore starting the program, participants found the intervention credible and expressed high satisfaction at the end of the intervention. Treatment adherence, operationalized by the percentage of completed homework assignments (32/36, 88%) was also high. When we compared participants' pre- and postintervention scores, we found a significant decrease in clinical symptoms of depression (Cohen d=0.44, 90% CI 0.09-0.80), social phobia (d=0.39, 90% CI 0.07-0.72), and posttraumatic stress disorder (d=0.30, 90% CI 0.04-0.55). There was also a significant improvement in the level of self-acceptance and behavioral effectiveness (d=0.64, 90% CI 0.28-0.99) and a significant decrease in the tendency to avoid negative internal experiences (d=0.38, 90% CI 0.09-0.66). The level of general anxiety disorder (P=.11; d=0.29, 90% CI -0.10 to 0.68) and alcohol consumption (P=.35; d=-0.06, 90% CI -0.31 to 0.19) were the only 2 outcomes for which the results were not statistically significant.

conclusionsThe proposed web-based acceptance and commitment therapy program, designed to help LGBTQ+ participants better manage emotional difficulties and become more resilient, represents a promising therapeutic tool. The program could be further tested with more participants to ensure its efficacy and effectiveness.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT05514964; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05514964.

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acceptance and commitment therapyanxietydepressionLGBTQ+online interventionspreventionPTSDtransdiagnostic

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