Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Psychoeducation Intervention for Caregivers of Children With Cancer

Study Description

Brief Summary: This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the psychoeducation intervention on anxiety, depressive symptoms, coping, and HRQoL in caregivers of children with cancer. The study is a two-arm parallel-group single-blind, randomized controlled trial that will be conducted in two hospitals in Malawi.

Detailed Description: Aim of the study To develop and implement psychoeducation intervention that meet the need of caregivers of children with cancer in Malawi. Objectives of the study 1. To develop a psychoeducation intervention that addresses the needs of caregivers of children with cancer in Malawian culture. 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of the PEI in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms and enhancing coping and HRQoL among caregivers of children with cancer in Malawi. Hypotheses of the study 1. Compared with the control group, caregivers in the intervention group will have significantly lower anxiety levels immediately after the intervention, and at 3 months post-intervention. 2. Compared with the control group, caregivers in the intervention group will have significantly fewer depressive symptoms immediately after the intervention, and at 3 months post-intervention. 3. Compared with the control group, caregivers in the intervention group will have significantly better HRQoL, immediately after the intervention, and at 3 months post-intervention. 4. Compared with the control group, caregivers in the intervention group will have significantly better coping skills immediately after the intervention, and at 3 months post-intervention.

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: No

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