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Survivors of sexual violence are particularly vulnerable to develop psychological as well as physical health problems, Burundian children and adolescents being at elevated risk. Psychosocial care, and trauma-focused interventions, nevertheless, are near absent in Burundi. The purpose of this project is to ameliorate psychosocial care for survivors of sexual violence in strengthening health care competencies by implementing evidence-based intervention strategies. We intend to develop an approach identifying particularly vulnerable children and adolescents and testing a preventive family-oriented psychotherapeutic approach. The latter aims at reducing stigmatization and at promoting the processing of the event within families. The project involves two cohorts, which are assessed enrolling them in the study, during a three-months and a 12-months follow-up.


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Survivors of sexual violence are particularly vulnerable to develop psychological as well as physical health problems, children and adolescents being at particular risk. Residing in conflict zones with disrupted community structures and social norms, substantially increases the risk for interpersonal violence, especially sexual abuse. The post-war country Burundi shows high prevalence rates for childhood sexual abuse. Adequate psychosocial care and trauma-focused interventions, however, are near absent, especially in rural areas. Furthermore, talking about sexual activities remains a taboo-topic in Burundi, and particularly talking about sexual abuse. Survivors often suffer from stigmatization and therefore conceal their abusive experience. Recent studies, however, accentuate the importance of social support, notably parental acceptance, in the aftermath of sexual abuse. Parental acceptance shows buffering effects of sequelae following sexual abuse. Conversely, parental rejection, especially coming from the father, lowers the self-esteem and leads to emotional unresponsiveness and negative self-cognitions. Rejection thus risks to exacerbate feelings of shame and the internalization of stigma. Hence, the implementation of family-oriented interventions is crucial for effective treatment outcomes. The purpose of this project is thus to ameliorate psychosocial care for survivors of sexual violence in strengthening health care competencies by implementing evidence-based intervention strategies. Combining insights from the aforementioned research, cognitive behavioural strategies, and cultural aspects we developed a preventive treatment approach aiming to address (1) the building block effect using trauma-therapeutic methods, (2) social exclusion by family members and society, and (3) communication about the incident and associated emotions within the family. The intervention consisted of three sessions. The first cohort included in the study does not receive the intervention in order to establish a baseline assessment of the course of mental health symptoms in the aftermath of sexual violence, and to help identify those in need of psychosocial assistance. The second cohort is offered the family intervention. Follow-up assessments are planned at 3 and 12 months. ;


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NCT number NCT05136105
Study type Interventional
Source University of Konstanz
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date March 10, 2021
Completion date November 10, 2022

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