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ArticleBMC public health2024

Cultural adaptation of an internet-based self-help app for grieving Syrian refugees in Switzerland.

Anaïs Aeschlimann, Eva Heim, Anna Hoxha, Valentina Triantafyllidou, Clare Killikelly, Farhad Haji, Rilana Tanja Stoeckli, Monia Aebersold, Andreas Maercker

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Anaïs AeschlimannDepartment of Psychology, University of Zurich, Binzmühlestrasse 14/17, Zurich, CH-8050, Switzerland. a.aeschlimann@psychologie.uzh.ch.
Eva HeimInstitute of Psychology, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Anna HoxhaDepartment of Psychology, University of Zurich, Binzmühlestrasse 14/17, Zurich, CH-8050, Switzerland.
Valentina TriantafyllidouDepartment of Psychology, University of Zurich, Binzmühlestrasse 14/17, Zurich, CH-8050, Switzerland.
Clare KillikellyDepartment of Psychology, University of Zurich, Binzmühlestrasse 14/17, Zurich, CH-8050, Switzerland.
Farhad HajiSwiss Red Cross, Bern, Switzerland.
Rilana Tanja StoeckliInstitute of Psychology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Monia AebersoldSwiss Red Cross, Bern, Switzerland.
Andreas MaerckerDepartment of Psychology, University of Zurich, Binzmühlestrasse 14/17, Zurich, CH-8050, Switzerland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLoss and grief pose significant challenges for victims of armed conflicts, such as Syrian refugees. Internet-based interventions (IBIs) present a promising solution to address this treatment gap and provide adequate support. However, research on grief, grief support, and IBIs remain largely limited to Western cultural contexts, and culturally adapted IBIs for grief are needed. Following the Reporting Cultural Adaptation in Psychological Trials (RECAPT) framework, this study aimed to develop and further adapt a culturally sensitive IBI for bereaved Syrian refugees in Switzerland.

methodsThe study employed qualitative methods. Initially, formative research was conducted to create a first version of the intervention, including semi-structured interviews with 10 experts to identify necessary cultural adaptations. The preliminary version of the intervention was then presented to six potential users and three experts to gather feedback on additional cultural adaptations through two iterative feedback rounds. The first round involved semi-structured interviews using a "paper version" of the intervention, followed by a second round with a walk-through think-aloud protocol with a beta version. Data were analyzed using framework analysis.

resultsThe input from various key informants at different stages of development provided valuable feedback on surface and deep structure adaptation, which may enhance treatment adherence, acceptance, and motivation.

conclusionsThese findings provide important insights and recommendations for the cultural adaptation of interventions and may help address the treatment gap for bereaved Syrian refugees.

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GriefQualitative ResearchRefugeesAdultFemaleHumansInternet-Based InterventionInterviews as TopicMaleMobile ApplicationsSwitzerlandSyriaBereavedCultural adaptationMobile mental healthRECAPTRefugeesSelf-helpSyrian

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