Technology-based interventions for health challenges older women face amid COVID-19: a systematic review protocol

Systematic Reviews, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Dec. 13, 2022

Pandemics, such as COVID-19, are dangerous and socially disruptive. Though no one is immune to older persons often bear the brunt of its consequences. This particularly true for women, they face more pronounced health challenges relative other segments in society, including complex care needs, insufficient provisions, mental illness, neglect, increased domestic abuse. To further compound situation, because protective measures like lockdowns can result unintended consequences, many services women depend on become disrupted or discontinued amid pandemics. While technology-based interventions have potential provide near-time, location-free, virtually accessible care, there a dearth systematic insights into this mode literature. bridge research gaps, investigation aims examine characteristics effectiveness that could address COVID-19. A review randomized trials reporting (≥65 years) during COVID-19 will be conducted. The databases Web Science, ScienceDirect, PubMed/MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Scopus searched. Retrieved citations screened independently by at least two reviewers against eligibility criteria. Included studies assessed using Cochrane ROB-2 tool. Data extracted reviewers. Where possible, meta-analyses performed relevant study outcomes analysed via odds ratios dichotomized outcomes. applicable, heterogeneity measured Q test, publication bias funnel plots Egger's regression test. Technology has transform healthcare better. help society better safeguard vulnerable populations' quality life, sets out gauge state-of-the-art development tailored In light growing prevalence population ageing inevitability infectious disease outbreaks, greater efforts needed ensure timely inception effective implementation solutions populations public crises beyond. PROSPERO CRD42020194003.

Language: Английский

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Learn to Live Again: A Pilot Study to Support Women Experiencing Domestic Violence

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(5), P. 714 - 714

Published: May 1, 2025

Purpose: The prevalence of domestic violence is increasing, and it becoming more common for women who have experienced to access support programs in their community. Learn Live Again (L2LA) an eight-week therapeutic program facilitated by Barnardos, which provided through community services NSW, Australia. designed or continue experience the traumatic effects family violence. Methods: pilot study involved collecting survey data from former participants semi-structured interviews with current facilitators. Data collection occurred between June August 2023. included both face-to-face online versions program. Results: All reported positive experiences L2LA. main benefits connecting similar situations, learning skills strategies cope experiences, sharing lived violence, reconnecting children. Facilitators also had facilitating observing changes experienced. Although, challenges were identified managing group dynamics, small sizes, trauma a setting. Conclusion: results indicate as well facilitators Participants valued felt that helped them begin healing process improve overall wellbeing. Women very passionate about recommending other women. observed many throughout However, L2LA size, dynamics group, range within children being present. A larger evaluation this required confirm these findings.

Language: Английский

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The Ethical Implications of Using AI in Qualitative Research

CABI eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 137 - 149

Published: April 8, 2025

Language: Английский

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Smart phone usage for women’s empowerment to respond against domestic violence in Bangladesh

Information Technology for Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(1), P. 114 - 131

Published: Jan. 2, 2024

The role of smart phones for women's empowerment in the development context is increasingly being discussed field Information and Communication Technologies Development (ICT4D) recent years. Existing studies have investigated empowering potential phone access both issues to prevent domestic violence, a persistent social problem many developing nations. Considering importance as violence prevention tool, this qualitative study aimed explore usage contributing respond against Bangladesh. findings revealed that has benefitted women their personal professional developments raising information awareness about country. However, belief patriarachal norms, lack trust on help - seeking agencies gender play limiting technology integration violence.

Language: Английский

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Digital self-help for people experiencing intimate partner violence: a qualitative study on user experiences and needs including people with lived experiences and services providers

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Aug. 2, 2023

Abstract Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a prevalent public health issue associated with multiple physical and mental consequences for survivors. Digital interventions can provide low-threshold support to those experiencing IPV, but existing digital have limited efficacy in improving the safety of IPV Digitally adapting an integrative intervention advocacy-based psychological content holds promise increasing context IPV. Methods This study examines needs, acceptability usability people affected by We used think-aloud method semi-structured interviews sample six lived experiences service providers. analyzed data using thematic analysis. Results identified general acceptance tools capacity current system as societal factors influencing needs regarding An self-help offers several opportunities complement meet including reduction social isolation, space self-reflection coping strategies alleviate situation. However, potentially ongoing violence, varying stages awareness capacities, well diversity survivors make it challenging develop suitable target group. received feedback on design features required usability. Conclusion approach, appropriate security measures trauma-informed design, has potential well-accepted, comprehensive continuous psychosocial A multi-modular that covers different topics be personalized individual user could address population. Providing guidance critical spontaneously needs. Further research needed evaluate explore its feasibility settings populations.

Language: Английский

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Stakeholder-based governance for managing victims of violence against women and children in East Java

Masyarakat Kebudayaan dan Politik, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 37(1), P. 60 - 73

Published: March 13, 2024

The number of domestic violence has increased. Meanwhile, until now it not been possible to identify the stakeholder groups involved and need be in providing solutions prevent manage victims violence. A stakeholder-based governance system can considered both preventively, curatively rehabilitatively. purpose this study is describe deal with against women children. This research was conducted at East Java Integrated Service Center for Protection Women Children (P2T-PPA) which owned implemented governance. Data were collected through Focus Group Discussion (FGD) activities qualitative data analysis methods. FGDs representatives from each management women. results showed that able overcome various barriers communication, coordination, synergy dealing more quickly, accurately, comprehensively. concludes children best approach because integrate all related parties, especially if supported by early detection technology treat victims’ trauma conditions a curative rehabilitative manner.

Language: Английский

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The Role of Technology in Facilitating Entrepreneurial Mental Health Support

Advances in psychology, mental health, and behavioral studies (APMHBS) book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 443 - 462

Published: July 26, 2024

This chapter explores the critical role of technology in facilitating mental health support for entrepreneurs, a demographic facing unique stressors such as financial pressures and long working hours. It examines current technological solutions, including mobile applications, teletherapy platforms, community engagement tools, that provide accessible tailored well-being. The discussion highlights challenges integrating technology, issues accessibility, ethical concerns, quality resources, while offering best practices effective implementation. Looking to future, identifies potential innovations, AI-driven personalization, virtual reality experiences, data-driven insights, can enhance systems. Ultimately, emphasizes importance fostering resilient entrepreneurial through thoughtful responsible integration.

Language: Английский

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Artificial Intelligence Based Legal Application For Combating Domestic Violence

Published: May 5, 2023

When we talk about domestic violence, it includes a broad range of violent acts committed by one family member or household against another. Restrictions imposed during the recent pandemic made impossible for violence victims to access proper authority effective remedies. To overcome this research gap, aim propose artificial technology-based redressal mechanisms using ASR (automated speech recognition) people who cannot physically go official authorities. A literature review was conducted from Scopus, PubMed, Research gate, and Semantic Scholar. We discovered that lack physical reason rise in cases. Proposed Artificial Intelligence would help deter barriers pandemic.

Language: Английский

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“Be my Voice” to break social stigma against domestic violence: The underestimated role of smartphone applications in protecting victims in developing countries

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Aug. 4, 2022

OPINION article Front. Psychiatry, 04 August 2022Sec. Public Mental Health https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.954602

Language: Английский

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IntervensiiKesehatan Mental Berbasis Teknologi Internet

Jurnal Kesehatan Poltekkes Ternate, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16(1), P. 1167 - 1173

Published: May 1, 2023

Latarbelakang: Kemajuan teknologi dijaman sekarang ini memudahkan berbagaii prosesssemakin cepat, efektif, dan tidak pperlu waktu lama. Internet merupakan cara yang efektif untuk mengurangi keterbatasan serta menjembatani pemberian berbagai layanan kesehatan, termasuk kesehatan mental. Intervensi mental berbasis internet dapat dilakukan memfasilitasi pelayanan bagi mereka membutuhkan. Tujuan: Tujuan dari studi menggambarkan Kesehatan internet. Metode: Metode digunakan dalam penelitian adalah literatur. Pencarian sumber telaah dibatasi pada literatur dengan tahun publikasi antara 2018-2022. Hasil: artikell tiga basis data daring (Pubmed, ProQuest Google Scholar) menghasilkan 379 artikel, kemudian diekstraksi berdasarkan kriteria inklusi 11 artikel sesuai topik dianggap layakk dianalisis. Kesimpulan: Secara keseluruhan intervensi berbasisi meningkatkan mental, menurunkan tingkat stress, depresi, cemas gangguan lainnya.

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