Helping low-income rural women in Bangladesh overcome depression and poverty
ASHA Bangladesh--An Integrated Intervention to Address Depression in Low Income Rural Women
This study is helping low-income women in rural Bangladesh by providing support for both their mental health and financial situations, so they can feel better and improve their lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10901988 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to address the intertwined issues of depression and poverty among low-income women in rural Bangladesh. It will implement an integrated intervention that combines evidence-based depression treatment with poverty alleviation strategies. The project will recruit 660 women from 44 villages and utilize a cluster randomized trial design to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Participants will receive support to improve their mental health and economic conditions, ultimately aiming to break the cycle of poverty and depression.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income women living in rural Bangladesh who are experiencing symptoms of depression.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in rural Bangladesh or who do not meet the criteria for low-income status may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and economic stability of low-income women in rural Bangladesh.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in integrated approaches that address both mental health and economic factors, indicating a promising avenue for this intervention.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Karasz, Alison — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Karasz, Alison
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.