The frequency of IPV will be measured using the Composite Abuse Scale. The Composite Abuse Scale is a 30-item scale with 4 subscales that measure severe combined abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and harassment. Items are scored between 0 and 5, with Never=0 and Daily=5. Scale range is from 0-150. The lower the score, the better or less victimization. Change scores will be used to estimate differences within and between groups.
Baseline
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
29.13
± 20.92
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
27.01
± 20.65
6-week follow-up
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
10.54
± 12.02
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
10.02
± 12.78
3-month follow-up
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
9.69
± 10.39
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
8.27
± 11.06
6-month follow-up
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
8.89
± 12.06
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
8.7
± 10.95
12-month follow-up
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
11.45
± 14.56
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
7.5
± 12.02
The Positive Affect and Well-being Scale (PAW)Secondary· Baseline, 6-week follow-up, 3, 6, and 12-month follow-up
Positive affect and well-being will be measured by using the National Institutes of Health Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders scale for Positive Affect and Well-being a computerized adaptive test 9-item scale. This scale is scored between 1 and 5, with Never=1 and Always=5. Scale range is from 9-45. Higher scores indicate higher positive affect, life satisfaction, or an overall sense of purpose and meaning. Change scores will be used to estimate differences within and between groups.
Baseline
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
29.39
± 7.32
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
29.95
± 7.17
6-week follow-up
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
31.68
± 6.43
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
32.05
± 6.68
3-month follow-up
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
33.21
± 5.91
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
31.4
± 6.84
6-month follow-up
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
32.64
± 6.08
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
30.84
± 6.51
12-month follow-up
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
33.59
± 5.75
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
32.93
± 6.64
Perceived Emotional Support (PES)Secondary· Baseline, 6-week follow-up, 3, 6, and 12-month follow-up
Perceived emotional support will be measured using a 4-item scale developed by the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System . Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System is a National Institutes of Health Roadmap initiative that provides precise, reliable, valid, and standardized questionnaires measuring patient-reported outcomes across the domains of physical, mental, and social health. The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System .Emotional Support item bank specifically aims to measure perceived feelings of being cared for and valued as a person.
Baseline
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
14.61
± 4.15
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
14.89
± 4.16
6- Week
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
15.41
± 3.63
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
15.32
± 4.23
3- Month
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
15.75
± 3.45
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
14.77
± 4.46
6- Month
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
15.15
± 3.54
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
15.12
± 3.49
12-Month
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
16.02
± 3.67
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
15.58
± 4
Personal Progress Scale-Revised (PPS-R)Secondary· Baseline, 6-week follow-up, 3, 6, and 12-month follow-up
Empowerment will be measured using the Personal Progress Scale-Revised for measuring skills, social supports, and resources to cope more effectively with relationship stress and trauma. The Personal Progress Scale-Revised is a 28-item scale scored between 1 and 7, with 1=Almost Never and 7=Almost Always. Scale range is from 28-196. Higher scores indicating higher empowerment. Change scores will be used to estimate differences within and between groups.
Baseline
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
129.53
± 21.66
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
132.56
± 22.62
6-Week
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
109.08
± 14.39
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
113.66
± 11.72
3-Month
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
111.4
± 13.4
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
113.74
± 14.11
6-Month
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
111.42
± 14.01
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
113.84
± 14.11
12-Month
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
114.1
± 16.44
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
110.87
± 12.03
Self-efficacy (GSE)Secondary· Baseline, 6-week follow-up, 3, 6, and 12-month follow-up
Self-efficacy will be measured using the General Self-Efficacy Scale a 10-item self-report measure. It measures personal competence to deal effectively with a variety of stressful situations. The General Self-Efficacy Scale is scored from 10-40, with 1=Not at all true and 4=Exactly true. A higher score indicates more self-efficacy. Change scores will be used to estimate differences within and between groups.
Baseline
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
28.45
± 4.57
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
27.34
± 4.8
6- Week
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
28.71
± 4.17
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
28.68
± 5.23
3- Month
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
29.67
± 3.82
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
29.57
± 5.32
6- Month
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
29.49
± 4.23
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
28.84
± 4.58
12-Month
Group
Value
95% CI
Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment (SURE)
30.72
± 3.94
Attention, Time, and Information Matched Control
29.79
± 4.7
Adverse events — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov
Time frame: Adverse event data were collected at 6-weeks, 3-months, 6 months , and 12-months after baseline assessment.
Reporting threshold: 0%.
Adverse-event reports describe events observed during the trial — not all are caused by the drug.
The objective of this study is to test whether the innovative intervention, "Strength for U in Relationship Empowerment" (SURE), reduces the frequency of IPV more than an attention, time, and information matched control condition in perinatal women seeking mental health care.
Publications & conference data
2 peer-reviewed publications reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):
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Sponsor: as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov by Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
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