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. 2023 Oct 24;2023(10):CD014722. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD014722.pub2

TCTR20200601002.

Study name A randomized controlled trial on effectiveness of Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Module (MHPSS) in reduction of depression, anxiety and stress among healthcare workers during COVID‐19 pandemic in Jerantut, Pahang
Methods Study design: RCT
Country: Malaysia
Participants Healthcare workers
Inclusion criteria: 
a. Malaysian citizen;
b. HCWs working in Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Jerantut;
c. on‐duty since 3 February 2020 (1st COVID case detected in Malaysia).
Exclusion criteria:
a. HCWs on medical/maternity/study leave;
b. HCWs with underlying psychiatric problems under psychiatry follow‐up.
Stated purpose: to test the effectiveness of Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Module (MHPSS) in reduction of depression, anxiety and stress amongst healthcare workers during COVID‐19 pandemic in Jerantut, Pahang
Interventions Intervention:
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Module (MHPSS)
The duration of the intervention is 1 month, consists of a 15‐minute daily session that will be done at 4.45 pm to 5.00 pm daily during weekdays, 1‐hour group session from 11.00 am to 12.00 pm twice weekly and 1‐hour individual session if needed by the participants. The framework for the module includes giving information, safety, basic needs, extended services and identification of persons who are emotionally overwhelmed. The intervention focuses on relaxation technique, leisure activities, art therapy and coping skills. The contents of the module are tailored to individual participants' needs.
Control:
Waiting‐list and active control group (normal counselling and will be given MHPSS module after the intervention group completed the post‐intervention evaluations)
Outcomes Participants'outcomes of interest for this review

  1. Mental health symptoms/depression

  2. Mental health symptoms/anxiety

  3. Mental health symptoms/distress/PTSD


Economic outcomes
Nil
Time points: baseline, post‐intervention
Starting date 1 June 2020 (first enrolment)
Contact information Amir Faisal, amirfaisal_30@yahoo.com
Notes Source of funding: self‐sponsored
Prospective trial registration number: TCTR20200601002