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View article: Mobile cognitive remote assessment of schizophrenia: a global multi-site pilot study
Mobile cognitive remote assessment of schizophrenia: a global multi-site pilot study Open
Cognition in schizophrenia is difficult to assess in clinical settings due to the time required to administer traditional pen-and-paper tests, among other factors. Digital remote assessments completed on a smartphone offer an alternative t…
View article: A digital adaptation of the WHO’s Self-Help Plus psychological intervention to alleviate stress among community health workers: a mixed-methods evaluation of the SAMBHAV program in rural India
A digital adaptation of the WHO’s Self-Help Plus psychological intervention to alleviate stress among community health workers: a mixed-methods evaluation of the SAMBHAV program in rural India Open
Psychological distress and risk of burnout among community health workers (CHWs) in low- and middle-income countries represent a serious global public health concern and threat to efficient health system functioning and resilience. This mi…
View article: Effectiveness of Kushal Maa, a group-based mhealth interactive education and social support intervention for maternal and neonatal health outcomes: study protocol for a multisite randomised controlled trial in India
Effectiveness of Kushal Maa, a group-based mhealth interactive education and social support intervention for maternal and neonatal health outcomes: study protocol for a multisite randomised controlled trial in India Open
Introduction Perinatal care continuity across the full continuum is essential for optimising maternal and infant health; however, a stark gap occurs post partum, with less than one half of Indian mothers receiving postpartum care due to si…
View article: Analyzing Trends in Suicidal Thoughts Among Patients With Psychosis in India: Exploratory Secondary Analysis of Smartphone Ecological Momentary Assessment Data
Analyzing Trends in Suicidal Thoughts Among Patients With Psychosis in India: Exploratory Secondary Analysis of Smartphone Ecological Momentary Assessment Data Open
Background India has the world’s largest number of suicides, but there is little research on the trends in suicidal thoughts, especially for individuals with psychosis. More research is necessary to develop preventive interventions. Smartp…
View article: Evaluation of a Positive Psychological Intervention to Reduce Work Stress among Rural Community Health Workers in India: Results from a Randomized Pilot Study
Evaluation of a Positive Psychological Intervention to Reduce Work Stress among Rural Community Health Workers in India: Results from a Randomized Pilot Study Open
View article: Designing smartphone-based cognitive assessments for schizophrenia: Perspectives from a multisite study
Designing smartphone-based cognitive assessments for schizophrenia: Perspectives from a multisite study Open
People living with schizophrenia, from different sites in the US and India, appear interested in using smartphone apps to track their cognition. Thematic analysis reinforces the importance of feedback and data sharing, although this presen…
View article: Development of a remote implementation support strategy to enhance integration of depression treatment into primary care settings in rural India
Development of a remote implementation support strategy to enhance integration of depression treatment into primary care settings in rural India Open
Contextually responsive implementation support strategies are needed to enhance the integration of mental health services into primary health care. Technical assistance is widely used as a core “capacity building” strategy, primarily for i…
View article: Development of a remote implementation support strategy to enhance integration of depression treatment into primary care settings in rural India
Development of a remote implementation support strategy to enhance integration of depression treatment into primary care settings in rural India Open
Introduction Contextually responsive implementation support strategies are needed to enhance the integration of mental health services into primary health care. Technical assistance is widely used as a core “capacity building” strategy, pr…
View article: Adapting and deploying a digital program for training non-specialist providers on a brief psychological intervention for depression in rural Gujarat, India
Adapting and deploying a digital program for training non-specialist providers on a brief psychological intervention for depression in rural Gujarat, India Open
Workforce shortages represent a major bottleneck to delivering depression care, particularly in lower resource settings. This pilot study aimed to assess the acceptability and feasibility of a digital training program on developing knowled…
View article: Burnout, motivation and job satisfaction among community health workers recruited for a depression training in Madhya Pradesh, India: a cross-sectional study
Burnout, motivation and job satisfaction among community health workers recruited for a depression training in Madhya Pradesh, India: a cross-sectional study Open
Introduction Burnout, low motivation and poor job satisfaction among community health workers (CHWs) have negative impacts on health workers and on patients. This study aimed to characterise levels of burnout, motivation and job satisfacti…
View article: A character-strengths based coaching intervention to improve wellbeing of rural community health workers in Madhya Pradesh, India: Protocol for a single-blind randomized controlled trial
A character-strengths based coaching intervention to improve wellbeing of rural community health workers in Madhya Pradesh, India: Protocol for a single-blind randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Remote coaching for supporting the implementation of treatment for depression in primary care in Madhya Pradesh, India: protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial
Remote coaching for supporting the implementation of treatment for depression in primary care in Madhya Pradesh, India: protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial Open
Background Upwards of ninety percent of individuals living with depression in India do not have access to evidence-based treatments, especially in rural areas. Integrating these treatments into primary care is essential for bridging this c…
View article: Digital phenotyping correlates of mobile cognitive measures in schizophrenia: A multisite global mental health feasibility trial
Digital phenotyping correlates of mobile cognitive measures in schizophrenia: A multisite global mental health feasibility trial Open
Traditional cognitive assessments in schizophrenia are time-consuming and necessitate specialized training, making routine evaluation challenging. To overcome these limitations, this study investigates the feasibility and advantages of uti…
View article: Correction: Digital Interventions for Relapse Prevention, Illness Self‑Management, and Health Promotion In Schizophrenia: Recent Advances, Continued Challenges, and Future Opportunities
Correction: Digital Interventions for Relapse Prevention, Illness Self‑Management, and Health Promotion In Schizophrenia: Recent Advances, Continued Challenges, and Future Opportunities Open
View article: Experiences of transgender persons in accessing routine healthcare services in India: Findings from a participatory qualitative study
Experiences of transgender persons in accessing routine healthcare services in India: Findings from a participatory qualitative study Open
Despite having a higher burden of health problems, transgender persons face challenges in accessing healthcare in India. Most studies on healthcare access of transgender persons in India focus only on HIV related care, mental healthcare, g…
View article: Decision: Scaling up the task-sharing of psychological therapies: A formative study of the PEERS smartphone application for supervision and quality assurance in rural India — R1/PR6
Decision: Scaling up the task-sharing of psychological therapies: A formative study of the PEERS smartphone application for supervision and quality assurance in rural India — R1/PR6 Open
Measurement-based peer supervision is one strategy to assure the quality of psychological treatments delivered by non-mental health specialist providers. In this formative study, we aimed to 1) describe the development and 2) examine the a…
View article: Acceptability, Feasibility and Appropriateness of Care of Patients with Depression at Health and Wellness Centre in a District of India
Acceptability, Feasibility and Appropriateness of Care of Patients with Depression at Health and Wellness Centre in a District of India Open
Objective: To study implementation of mental health services delivery with depression as tracer condition through Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) under Ayushman Bharat programme in India. Materials and Methods: Mixed methods approach. T…
View article: Scaling up the task-sharing of psychological therapies: A formative study of the PEERS smartphone application for supervision and quality assurance in rural India – CORRIGENDUM
Scaling up the task-sharing of psychological therapies: A formative study of the PEERS smartphone application for supervision and quality assurance in rural India – CORRIGENDUM Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2024.11.].
View article: Scaling up the task-sharing of psychological therapies: A formative study of the PEERS smartphone application for supervision and quality assurance in rural India
Scaling up the task-sharing of psychological therapies: A formative study of the PEERS smartphone application for supervision and quality assurance in rural India Open
Measurement-based peer supervision is one strategy to assure the quality of psychological treatments delivered by non-mental health specialist providers. In this formative study, we aimed to 1) describe the development and 2) examine the a…
View article: A Character‑Strengths Based Coaching Program to Reduce Work Stress of Rural Community Health Workers in Madhya Pradesh, India: Protocol for a Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
A Character‑Strengths Based Coaching Program to Reduce Work Stress of Rural Community Health Workers in Madhya Pradesh, India: Protocol for a Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Open
View article: ESSENCE: An Implementation Research Program to Scale Up Depression Care in Rural Communities
ESSENCE: An Implementation Research Program to Scale Up Depression Care in Rural Communities Open
Findings from these trials may inform sustainable training and implementation support models to integrate depression care into primary care for scale-up in resource-constrained settings.
View article: “We are everyone's ASHAs but who's there for us?” a qualitative exploration of perceptions of work stress and coping among rural frontline workers in Madhya Pradesh, India
“We are everyone's ASHAs but who's there for us?” a qualitative exploration of perceptions of work stress and coping among rural frontline workers in Madhya Pradesh, India Open
This study will inform the development of a strengths-based coaching intervention to address work stress among ASHAs. The findings are relevant to building the evidence on alleviation of work stress among female frontline cadres in low-res…
View article: Stress Alleviation Methods for community-Based Health ActiVists (SAMBHAV): Development of a digital program for stress reduction for community health workers in rural India
Stress Alleviation Methods for community-Based Health ActiVists (SAMBHAV): Development of a digital program for stress reduction for community health workers in rural India Open
View article: Development of a character-strengths based coaching program for rural community health workers to address their work stress in Madhya Pradesh, India
Development of a character-strengths based coaching program for rural community health workers to address their work stress in Madhya Pradesh, India Open
While rural ‘Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs)’ delivering primary care at the village-level in India experience high levels of work stress and burnout, little is known about the potential of positive psychology interventions in h…
View article: The moderating effect of socio-demographic variables on the 'character-strengths' of rural frontline workers: a formative study in India
The moderating effect of socio-demographic variables on the 'character-strengths' of rural frontline workers: a formative study in India Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: Development of a Digital Program for Training Community Health Workers in the Detection and Referral of Schizophrenia in Rural India
Development of a Digital Program for Training Community Health Workers in the Detection and Referral of Schizophrenia in Rural India Open
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of transgender persons in India: Findings from an exploratory qualitative study
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of transgender persons in India: Findings from an exploratory qualitative study Open
Introduction Transgender persons in India, who are one of the most vulnerable groups, were particularly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Increased risk of COVID-19, challenges with continuing livelihood, uncertainty, and anxiety around t…
View article: Relapse prediction in schizophrenia with smartphone digital phenotyping during COVID-19: a prospective, three-site, two-country, longitudinal study
Relapse prediction in schizophrenia with smartphone digital phenotyping during COVID-19: a prospective, three-site, two-country, longitudinal study Open
Smartphone technology provides us with a more convenient and less intrusive method of detecting changes in behavior and symptoms that typically precede schizophrenia relapse. To take advantage of the aforementioned, this study examines the…
View article: Schizophrenia Assessment, Referral and Awareness Training for Health Auxiliaries (SARATHA): Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Pilot Study in Rural India
Schizophrenia Assessment, Referral and Awareness Training for Health Auxiliaries (SARATHA): Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Pilot Study in Rural India Open
Background: Workforce shortages pose major obstacles to the timely detection and treatment of schizophrenia, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. The SARATHA (Schizophrenia Assessment, Referral, and Awareness Training fo…
View article: A qualitative exploration of perceived needs and barriers of individuals with schizophrenia, caregivers and clinicians in using mental health applications in Madhya Pradesh, India
A qualitative exploration of perceived needs and barriers of individuals with schizophrenia, caregivers and clinicians in using mental health applications in Madhya Pradesh, India Open
Exploration of stakeholder perspectives on the content, features, and uses of mental health applications is crucial to yield initial insights about the use of these digital programs in India. This study generated a multitude of suggestions…