Community-Based Mental Health Intervention for Underprivileged Women in Rural India : An Experiential Report
Joint Authors
Vanguri, Prameela
Rao, Kiran
Premchander, Smita
Source
International Journal of Family Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-08-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To share experiences from a project that integrates a mental health intervention within a developmental framework of microcredit activity for economically underprivileged women in rural India.
Method.
The mental health intervention had two components: group counseling and stress management.
The former comprised of ventilation and reassurance and the latter strengthening of coping skills and a relaxation technique.
Focus group discussions were used to understand women's perception of how microcredit economic activity and the mental health intervention had affected their lives.
Results.
Women in the mental health intervention group reported reduction in psychological distress and bodily aches and pains.
Majority (86%) reported that the quality of their sleep had improved with regular practice of relaxation and that sharing their problems in the group had helped them to unburden.
The social support extended by the members to each other, made them feel that they were not alone and could face any life situation.
Conclusion.
The study provided qualitative evidence that adding the mental health intervention to the ongoing economic activity had made a positive difference in the lives of the women.
Addressing mental health concerns along with livelihood initiatives can help to enhance both economic and social capital in rural poor women.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rao, Kiran& Vanguri, Prameela& Premchander, Smita. 2011. Community-Based Mental Health Intervention for Underprivileged Women in Rural India : An Experiential Report. International Journal of Family Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rao, Kiran…[et al.]. Community-Based Mental Health Intervention for Underprivileged Women in Rural India : An Experiential Report. International Journal of Family Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rao, Kiran& Vanguri, Prameela& Premchander, Smita. Community-Based Mental Health Intervention for Underprivileged Women in Rural India : An Experiential Report. International Journal of Family Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-485856
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-485856