African Nursing Education | 13 December 2001
Short-Term Impact Assessment of Mental Health Support Groups for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence in Nairobi, Kenya, 2001
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Abstract
Gender-based violence (GBV) survivors in Nairobi, Kenya face significant mental health challenges that necessitate support groups. Participants were recruited through community outreach; pre- and post-intervention assessments included self-reported questionnaires evaluating stress levels, depression symptoms, and social support. A statistically significant decrease ($p < 0.05$) in perceived stress was observed (mean reduction of 34% from baseline to follow-up). Support groups showed promise in mitigating GBV survivors' psychological distress within a short timeframe. Further research should explore long-term impacts and scalability of these interventions.