Improving health and safety for immigrant women experiencing intimate partner violence
An Adaptive Intervention to Improve Health, Safety and Empowerment Outcomes Among Immigrant Women with Intimate Partner Violence Experiences
This study is testing a helpful online program and extra support like texts and calls to see how well they can assist immigrant women who have faced intimate partner violence, focusing on improving their safety and mental health over a year.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10574545 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and evaluating a culturally informed intervention aimed at supporting immigrant women who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). It employs a sequential, multiple assignment, randomized trial (SMART design) to assess the effectiveness of an online intervention and additional support methods, such as text messages and phone calls, for women who do not show significant improvement in safety and empowerment. Participants will be monitored over a period of 12 months to evaluate changes in their safety and mental health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are immigrant women who have experienced intimate partner violence and are seeking support to improve their safety and mental health.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced intimate partner violence or who do not identify as immigrant women may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide tailored support and resources that significantly improve the health, safety, and empowerment of immigrant women affected by intimate partner violence.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using culturally tailored interventions for vulnerable populations, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sabri, Bushra — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Sabri, Bushra
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.