Li Yang, Bloom Tina, Bullock Linda F C, Rhee Hyekyun
Yang Li, PhD, RN, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
Tina Bloom, PhD, MPH, RN, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc. 2025 Jun;31(3):267-280. doi: 10.1177/10783903241268206. Epub 2024 Aug 18.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health concern, particularly in vulnerable populations such as Chinese immigrant women.
This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of an empowerment-based intervention integrated with relaxation and self-compassion techniques for Chinese immigrant women experiencing IPV.
The present study was a part of a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT). A total of 50 Chinese immigrant women who had experienced IPV in the past year were recruited online and randomized to either the intervention or the control group. The intervention group engaged in seven weekly sessions delivered with a phone call and a mobile application. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected through surveys and interviews to evaluate intervention adherence, participants' perceptions, and areas for improvement.
64% of the participants completed each weekly session, demonstrating favorable intervention adherence. The intervention was perceived to be helpful by most participants, with reported decreases in stress, anxiety, fatigue, pain, and family conflicts, and with reported improvements in emotion regulation and self-compassion. However, technical issues with the mobile platform and lack of personalization were identified as limitations.
This study demonstrates the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention for Chinese immigrant women experiencing IPV and warrants a full-scale RCT to determine its efficacy. It will be essential to personalize the intervention and reduce any barriers to participation.
亲密伴侣暴力是一个重大的公共卫生问题，在中国移民女性等弱势群体中尤为突出。
本研究旨在评估一种基于赋权的干预措施与放松和自我同情技巧相结合，对遭受亲密伴侣暴力的中国移民女性的可行性和可接受性。
本研究是一项试点随机对照试验（RCT）的一部分。通过网络招募了50名在过去一年中遭受亲密伴侣暴力的中国移民女性，并将她们随机分为干预组或对照组。干预组通过电话和移动应用程序进行为期七周的课程。通过调查和访谈收集定量和定性数据，以评估干预的依从性、参与者的看法以及改进的方面。
64%的参与者完成了每周的课程，显示出良好的干预依从性。大多数参与者认为干预是有帮助的，报告称压力、焦虑、疲劳、疼痛和家庭冲突有所减少，情绪调节和自我同情也有所改善。然而，移动平台的技术问题和缺乏个性化被认为是局限性。
本研究证明了该干预措施对遭受亲密伴侣暴力的中国移民女性的可行性和可接受性，有必要进行全面的随机对照试验以确定其疗效。个性化干预并减少参与的任何障碍至关重要。
