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Empowerment Self Defense Program for Adult Native Women Survivors of Sexual Violence

Not Yet RecruitingNA

Sponsor: University of Michigan

Conditions: Depression and Quality of Life, Sexual Violence, PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, Problem Drinking

Interventions: Empowerment self-defense training

Countries: United States

The purpose of this study is to culturally adapt and evaluate an empowerment self-defense (ESD) program (i.e., IMpower) for AI/AN women who have experienced SV in their lifetime and currently experiencing moderate to severe levels of depression and/or PTSD symptoms (primary outcomes). Previous research with non-AI/AN women finds that ESD reduces depression and PTSD symptoms, but no research has examined ESD among AI/AN survivors despite calls from our tribal partners to implement ESD with AI/AN adult women survivors. We have assembled an interdisciplinary expert team and Elders/Traditional Knowledge Keepers (TKKs) as well as Survivor Advisory Board (SAB) in the proposed work.

Eligibility overview

Sex: FEMALE

Age: 18 Years to —

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Identify as Indigenous (including American Indian or Alaska Native), including individuals who identify as multiracial and Indigenous.
* Identify as a woman, trans woman, and/or Two Spirit..
* Be 18 years of age or older.
* Have experienced sexual violence or unwanted sexual experiences.
* Report moderate to high levels of Meet criteria for depression and/or PTSD.
* NOT report high risk for suicidality
* NOT report active psychosis
* Live on or near the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
* Be able to read and speak English.
* Report an ability and willingness to participate in the program sessions and related research activities, including surveys and potential exit interviews.

Locations (1)

Pine Ridge, South Dakota, United States