What probably made a difference? A qualitative study of anxious and depressed women who exhibited different levels of change after counseling. | [Journal of Pakistan Medical Association • 2003]

Author(s):

1. S. Naeem: The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

2. B. S. Ali: Departments of Psychiatry and Community Health Sciences, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

3. A. Iqbal: Departments of Psychiatry and Community Health Sciences, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

4. S. Mubeen: Departments of Psychiatry and Community Health Sciences, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

5. A. Gul: Departments of Psychiatry and Community Health Sciences, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

To study the similarities and differences in the factors that facilitated or hindered change in levels of anxiety and/or depression in women following counselling. Focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. Participants` homes and a welfare hospital in a lower middle class semi -urban community of Karachi, Pakistan. Women who showed a change of 5 (+5 to -5) in the scores of The Aga Khan University Anxiety and Depression Scale after counselling (n=27). Financial, health and relationship problems were found to be common factors and were less severe in the full recovery group. Although women from all the groups had learnt problem-solving and cognitive-behavioral techniques, the women in the full recovery group perceived the benefits as being more long lasting. The study has given a greater insight into the factors that probably help or hinder recovery from anxiety and/or depression after counseling.

Page(s): 242-246

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Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 53, Issue: 6, Year: 2003

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