Improving women's mental health care in primary clinics in Tajikistan
Scaling-Up Stepped Care for Women's Mental Health in Primary Care in an LMIC
This study is looking at a new way to help women in Tajikistan who are dealing with depression and anxiety by using nurses and support from peers, and it will compare how well this approach works against the usual care they receive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10676331 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a stepped care model designed to enhance mental health services for women experiencing depression and anxiety in primary care settings in Tajikistan. By utilizing nurses and mental health peers, the project aims to provide effective treatment while assessing the role of clinic implementation teams in facilitating this care. The study will involve 420 women receiving the stepped care approach and 210 women receiving standard care, allowing for a comparison of outcomes. The research also focuses on understanding factors that may influence treatment effectiveness, such as trauma exposure and clinic support.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women in Tajikistan who are experiencing depression and potential co-occurring anxiety.
Not a fit: Patients outside of Tajikistan or those not experiencing depression or anxiety may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to effective mental health care for women in low- and middle-income countries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing stepped care models for mental health treatment, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this study.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weine, Stevan Merrill — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Weine, Stevan Merrill
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.