Intervention for Earthquake Survivors (BriefGroup)

January 4, 2024 updated by: Cennet Yastıbaş, Dokuz Eylul University

A Brief Group Psychosocial Intervention for Earthquake Survivors: Kahramanmaras Earthquakes

This program for adults in need of psychological support in earthquake stricken area, Kahramanmaraş, consisted of a brief four-session group psychosocial support intervention. The aim of the project was to test the effectiveness of the intervention program. Intervention program was developed by the psychotherapists, a clinical psychologist holding a PhD degree and a psychiatrist. The general theme was about the strengthening of the personal resources including both external and internal resources. The content of the intervention program is based on the relevant literature.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The 6th of February 2023 earthquakes directly affected 11 provinces of our country and were caused thousands loss of life. Trauma in individuals directly affected by the earthquake Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, anxiety and various psychological problems. These serious psychological problems affect people's functionality significantly and make daily life more difficult. According to the literature, it is seen that various psychosocial support program for earthquake survivors were applied to improve psychological well-being. The results of these interventions demonstrated the psychosocial interventions were effective to diminish psychological distress. Various organisations and communities have continued to provide psychosocial supports peculiar to the needs of individuals living in earthquake stricken areas for the past eight months after the 6th of February 2023 earthquakes. However, the size of the disaster area and the number of people affected is quite high. Thus, a culturally appropriate group of psychosocial intervention program is needed. In this context, the existing research aiming to reduce psychological distress and improve quality of life in the disaster area were examined by the researchers. A brief psychosocial group intervention was developed. This group intervention aiming to strength resources of individuals consisted of four sessions including psychoeducation of the effects of earthquakes, practicing emotion regulation strategies, mindful techniques. The researchers aimed to test the efficacy of this brief psychosocial group intervention. The researchers used a number of measurement tools including psychological distress, quality of life and resilience.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

50

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, 46000
        • Recruiting
        • Kahramanmaras

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Experienced the 6th of February Earthquake in Kahramanmaraş
  • Being literate or above
  • Being volunteer to participate in group intervention

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Having any current psychological treatment related to earthquake
  • Being illiteracy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Brief Psychosocial Intervention
The group was leaded by two psychologists trained on trauma and disaster psychology, and group intervention. Each groups lasted 2.50 hours.
Behavioral: Brief Group Intervention
This brief intervention consisted of four sessions. The contents of sessions were psychoeducation, emotion processing, practicing emotion regulation strategies, cognitive processing, reframing thoughts, practicing mindful exercises, strength social support networks, and problem management skills.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in psychological distress
Time Frame: Baseline measurement before the intervention begin (pre-intervention), immediately after the completion of the intervention (post-intervention)
The Turkish version of General Health Scale 12. Higher scores refer worse psychological distress
Baseline measurement before the intervention begin (pre-intervention), immediately after the completion of the intervention (post-intervention)
Change in Affect
Time Frame: Baseline measurement before the intervention begin (pre-intervention), immediately after the completion of the intervention (post-intervention)
The Turkish version of Positive and Negative Affect Scale. It consists of positive and negative affect.Higher scores of each subscales refer higher level of each of them
Baseline measurement before the intervention begin (pre-intervention), immediately after the completion of the intervention (post-intervention)
Change in Quality of Life
Time Frame: Baseline measurement before the intervention begin (pre-intervention), immediately after the completion of the intervention (post-intervention)
The Turkish version of Short Form-12 will be used. It consisted of 12 items. Higher scores refer higher quality of life.
Baseline measurement before the intervention begin (pre-intervention), immediately after the completion of the intervention (post-intervention)
Change in Self-Efficacy.
Time Frame: Baseline measurement before the intervention begin (pre-intervention), immediately after the completion of the intervention (post-intervention)
The Turkish Form of Coping Self-Efficacy (tailored earthtquake) will be used. Higher scores are a clear sign of higher coping self-efficacy.
Baseline measurement before the intervention begin (pre-intervention), immediately after the completion of the intervention (post-intervention)
Change in Resilience
Time Frame: Baseline measurement before the intervention begin (pre-intervention), immediately after the completion of the intervention (post-intervention)
The Turkish form of resilience will be used. Higher scores refer higher resilience scores.
Baseline measurement before the intervention begin (pre-intervention), immediately after the completion of the intervention (post-intervention)
Change in anxiety
Time Frame: Baseline measurement before the intervention begin (pre-intervention), immediately after the completion of the intervention (post-intervention)
The Turkish version of Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 will be used. Higher scores refer higher anxiety
Baseline measurement before the intervention begin (pre-intervention), immediately after the completion of the intervention (post-intervention)
Change in depression
Time Frame: Baseline measurement before the intervention begin (pre-intervention), immediately after the completion of the intervention (post-intervention)
The Turkish Form of Patient Health Questionnaire. It contains 9 item referring depressive symptoms. High scores are a clear sign of depression.
Baseline measurement before the intervention begin (pre-intervention), immediately after the completion of the intervention (post-intervention)

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Dokuz Eylul University

Investigators

  • Study Director: Cennet Yastıbaş Kaçar, PhD, Adana Alparslan Turkes Science and Technology University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

October 1, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 15, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 18, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 4, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

January 17, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

January 17, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 4, 2024

Last Verified

January 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Interventional (Oncolys BioPharma Inc)

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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