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    Outcome results of two levels of intervention in low-income women with depressive symptoms
    (AMER ORTHOPSYCHIATRIC ASSOC, 330 SEVENTH AVE, 18TH FL, NEW YORK, NY 10001 USA, 2003) Lara, M.A.; Navarro, C.; Rubi, N.A.; Mondragón, L.; Inst Nacl Psiquiatria, Dept Invest Epidemiol, Direcc Invest Epidemiol & Psicosociales, Calzada Mexico Xochimilco 101, Mexico City 14370, DF, Mexico.; laracan@imp.edu.mx
    The effectiveness of 2 levels of intervention in reducing depressive symptoms in women was evaluated using a comparison design for a group condition (6 2-hr weekly sessions) and a minimum individual condition (20-min individual orientation plus psychoeducational material) with pretreatment, posttreatment, and follow-up assessments (93 in the group and 42 in the individual condition). A multivariate analysis of variance showed significant differences, in the expected direction, within the groups but not between conditions. Further comparisons showed a significant reduction from pretreatment to posttreatment and from pretreatment to follow-up assessment. Similar results were found for criteria-related variables (somatic and anxiety symptoms); an increase in self-esteem was observed as well.
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    Two levels of intervention in low-income women with depressive symptoms: Compliance and programme assessment
    (SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, 6 BONHILL STREET, LONDON EC2A 4PU, ENGLAND, 2003) Lara, M.A.; Navarro, C.; Rubí, N.A.; Mondragón, L.; Inst Nacl Psiquiatria, Dept Invest Epidemiol, Direcc Invest Epidemiol & Psicosociales, Calzada Mexico Xochimilco 101, Mexico City 14370, DF, Mexico.; laracan@imp.edu.mx
    Aims: This study reports on the evaluation of a brief group intervention for women of limited means with depressive symptoms. Method: A comparison design was used with pre-, post- and four-month follow-up assessments for 93 women in the group intervention condition who were given six two-hour sessions of psycho-educational intervention, and 42 women in a minimum individual condition who received a 20-minute explanation in addition to the educational material, which yielded the following results. Results: Both conditions were effective in motivating participants to engage in self-help activities (making time for themselves every week, using writing as a means of sorting out problems, talking to someone about their problems and carrying out the reflection and cognitive behavioural exercises) and to seek further professional help when necessary. The intervention condition was more positively evaluated since participants regarded it as having a greater influence on their life and problems. Influence was related to better understanding and coping with problems, mood improvement, changes in the way they thought about things, knowing themselves better and being more accepting of themselves. Conclusions: The results suggest that both interventions tackle important issues related to depression in women but further data are needed for a better understanding of this relationship.