Camouflaged WeChat-based Intervention for Abused Women

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-45
SponsorThe University of Hong Kong

About this trial

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health issue and human rights threat worldwide, especially for Chinese immigrant women victims in Hong Kong. Interventions that address negative physical and emotional outcomes from IPV could therefore play a crucial role in enhancing empowerment, social support, and healthy lifestyle among these women. The overall objective of this pilot mixed methods study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a camouflaged WeChat mini-program-based WOMEN Health intervention for women victims of IPV. This study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a camouflaged WeChat mini-program-based WOMEN Health intervention for women victims of IPV.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Chinese-speaking (Mandarin or Cantonese)

women aged 18 to 45 years

originally from mainland China and have moved to Hong Kong for at least one year

screened positive for IPV during heterosexual relationships in the past year

Disqualifiers

unwilling to provide informed consent

severe chronic diseases (e.g., cancer, heart failure, kidney failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and HIV/AIDS)

currently experience severe IPV (identified using the revised 11-item Danger Assessment)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • WOMEN Health programme
  • Wait-list control group

Treatment groups

86 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators