Community-informed perspectives of implementing interpersonal psychotherapy for couples to reduce situational intimate partner violence and improve common mental disorders in Mozambique.

Journal: Global mental health (Cambridge, England)

Volume: 11

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Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA. Department of Mental Health, Mozambique National Institute of Health, Maputo, Mozambique. School of Global Affairs, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA. Department of Mental Health, Mozambique Ministry of Health, Maputo, Mozambique. School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Couple and Family Therapy Program, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA.

Abstract summary 

High rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) and mental disorders are present in Mozambique where there is a significant treatment gap. We aimed to report Mozambican community stakeholder perspectives of implementing couple-based interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT-C) in preparation for a pilot trial in Nampula City.We conducted 11 focus group discussions (6-8 people per group) and seven in-depth interviews with key informants in mental health or gender-based violence ( = 85) using purposive sampling. We used grounded theory methods to conduct an inductive coding and then deductively applied the consolidated framework for implementation research (CFIR).For the outer setting, local attitudes that stigmatize mental health conditions and norm IPV as well as an inefficient legal system were barriers. Stakeholders expressed high acceptability of IPT-C, although a lack of resources was a structural challenge for the inner setting. Adaptation of the approach to screen for and address potential mediators of IPV was important for adopting a multisectoral response to implementation and planning. Delivering IPT-C in the community and in collaboration with community stakeholders was preferable.Stakeholders recommended multilevel involvement and inclusion of community-based programming. Task shifting and use of technology can help address these resource demands.

Authors & Co-authors:  Mootz Jennifer J JJ Fortunato Dos Santos Palmira P Moridi Leyly L Dos Santos Katia K Weissman Myrna M Oliffe John L JL Stith Sandra S Khan Saida S Feliciano Paulino P Suleman Antonio A Rolin Stephanie A SA Giusto Ali A Wainberg Milton L ML

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Citations :  Al-Tamimi SAGA and Leavey G (2022) Community-based interventions for the treatment and management of conflict-related trauma in low-middle income, conflict-affected countries: A realist review. Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma 15(2), 441–450. 10.1007/s40653-021-00373-x.
Authors :  13
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Doi : e84
SSN : 2054-4251
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Other Terms
CFIR;LMIC;common mental disorders;domestic violence;interpersonal psychotherapy
Study Design
Grounded Theory
Study Approach
Country of Study
Mozambique
Publication Country
England