Mama Empoderada: Adapting a Novel Mental Health Prevention Intervention for Migrant Mothers With Young Children
Mama Empoderada: Adapting a Novel Mental Health Prevention Intervention for Migrant Mothers With Young Children in a Humanitarian Setting
San Diego State University
92 participants
Oct 21, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This pilot randomized controlled trial will test a theory-based, trauma-informed, and culturally-tailored intervention \[Mama Empoderada' (Mom Power)\] to promote mental health and positive parenting among migrant mothers with young children.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- Self-identify as a mother to at least one accompanying child \<6 years of age
- At least 18 years old
- Migrated to Tijuana from a Latin American country other than Mexico, or born in Mexico and internally displaced
- Able to provide informed consent
- Screen below cut-offs for major depression and anxiety disorder
- Able to speak Spanish
- Available to participate in full duration of 'Mama Empoderada'
Exclusion Criteria7
- Not a mother or only accompanied by older children (\> age 6)
- Less than 18 years of age
- Migrated to Tijuana from region outside of Latin America or non-migrant
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Screen above cut-offs for major depression and anxiety disorders
- Unable to speak Spanish
- Unable to participate in full intervention (either control or intervention group).
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Interventions
'Mamá Empoderada' \[Mom Power\] is a theory-based, trauma-informed group intervention to promote mental health and positive parenting among mothers with young children (0-5 years). It has been adapted for migrant mothers, and will conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) of the intervention with migrant mothers with young children (MMC). The intervention group (IG) will receive 10 group and 3 individual sessions addressing attachment theory, hands-on parenting skills, linkage to resources (e.g., food, shelter), social support, and self-care and resilience.
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NCT06468046