Anvita Bhardwaj
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 3583486 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Anvita Bhardwaj |
| NOMBRES | Anvita |
| APELLIDO | Bhardwaj |
| FIRMA | BHARDWAJ A |
| AFILIACIONES | Johns Hopkins University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5622-9128 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 12 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 15 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 12 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2015 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
The mental health impact on women of engaging men in health interventions in low- and middle-income countries
The field of women’s health, specifically maternal and child health, have recently pushed for male partners to be included in interventions. Currently, there are gaps in understanding how engaging men in these interventions might impact women’s mental wellbeing. The objective of this systematic review was to examine the evidence of the mental health impact on women of engaging male partners in health interventions in low and -middle-income countr…
Baby Friendly Spaces
Poor maternal mental health has been shown to impact child health and development. Yet, there is a gap in research on integrated maternal and child care models in humanitarian settings. Action Against Hunger developed the Baby Friendly Spaces (BFS) program which bridges this gap by delivering evidence-based psychosocial support for young children under 2 years and their mothers. This multi-method study was conducted in Nguenyyiel refugee camp (Et…
Interpersonal factors associated with depression symptom severity among PrEP-naïve pregnant women in South Africa
Depression during pregnancy is linked to reduced use and adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), increasing HIV risk. However, few studies explore how interpersonal factors shape depressive symptoms in pregnant women. We surveyed 110 pregnant women in Cape Town, South Africa, assessing depression and three interpersonal constructs: reproductive autonomy, dyadic trust, and relationship power. Participants had a mean age of 25.7 years and a m…
“When the self-test kit comes with the woman, it will be like she is overpowering you”
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in South Africa has the highest HIV incidence among women of childbearing age globally. HIV self-testing (HIVST) distribution has the potential to spark partner communication about postpartum HIV prevention and treatment. We conducted two focus group discussions (FGDs) with men and women in Durban, South Africa, to refine an intervention promoting partner HIVST and PrEP uptake among postpartum women without HIV. Participants (…
Engaging husbands in a digital mental health intervention to provide tailored counseling for women experiencing postpartum depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common experience among mothers worldwide. Family members, especially husbands, can play an integral role in supporting and helping mothers recover from PPD. However, husbands are typically not included in interventions to address postpartum depression among women. This study explored husbands’ perspectives on engaging in a counseling intervention augmented with a digital health component for the treatment of PPD.…
Social determinants of impaired functioning among Nepali widows
Despite considerable stigmatisation of widows in Nepal, little is known about factors affecting their ability to function in society. Using mixed methods, we studied psychosocial factors associated with impaired functioning among Nepali widows. For the qualitative analysis, we analysed 3 focus groups, 25 in-depth interviews, and 12 key-informant interviews. The quantitative analysis was based on data from 204 widows. Odds ratios were calculated l…
Treatment Preferences for Pharmacological versus Psychological Interventions among Primary Care Providers in Nepal
There is increasing evidence supporting the effectiveness of psychological interventions in low- and middle-income countries. However, primary care providers (PCPs) may prefer treating patients with medication. A secondary exploratory analysis of a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate psychological vs. pharmacological treatment preferences among PCPs. Thirty-four health facilities, including 205 PCPs, participated i…
Reducing mental illness stigma in healthcare settings
The Role of Communities in Mental Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Community-based mental health services are emphasized in the World Health Organization’s Mental Health Action Plan, the World Bank’s Disease Control Priorities, and the Action Plan of the World Psychiatric Association. There is increasing evidence for effectiveness of mental health interventions delivered by non-specialists in community platforms in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). However, the role of community components has yet to be s…
Interpersonal violence and suicidality among former child soldiers and war-exposed civilian children in Nepal
Sexual IPV is associated with suicidal ideation and plans among conflict-affected young women, independent of depression. Reducing suicide risk among women should include screening, care, and prevention programs for sexual IPV. Programs involving teachers may be particularly impactful for reducing suicidality among IPV survivors
Recruitment of child soldiers in Nepal
Preventing involuntary conscription and voluntary recruitment of youth into armed groups are global human rights priorities. Pathways for self-reported voluntary recruitment and the impact of voluntary recruitment on mental health have received limited attention. The objective of this study was to identify risk factors for voluntarily joining armed groups, as well as the association of conscription status and mental health. In Nepal, interviews w…
Development of a scoring system for non-specialist ratings of clinical competence in global mental health
Task-sharing is the involvement of non-specialist providers to deliver mental health services. A challenge for task-sharing programs is to achieve and maintain clinical competence of non-specialists, including primary care workers, paraprofessionals, and lay providers. We developed a tool for non-specialist peer ratings of common factors clinical competency to evaluate and optimize competence during training and supervision in global mental healt…
Reducing mental illness stigma in healthcare settings
Recruitment of child soldiers in Nepal
Preventing involuntary conscription and voluntary recruitment of youth into armed groups are global human rights priorities. Pathways for self-reported voluntary recruitment and the impact of voluntary recruitment on mental health have received limited attention. The objective of this study was to identify risk factors for voluntarily joining armed groups, as well as the association of conscription status and mental health. In Nepal, interviews w…
Development of a scoring system for non-specialist ratings of clinical competence in global mental health
Task-sharing is the involvement of non-specialist providers to deliver mental health services. A challenge for task-sharing programs is to achieve and maintain clinical competence of non-specialists, including primary care workers, paraprofessionals, and lay providers. We developed a tool for non-specialist peer ratings of common factors clinical competency to evaluate and optimize competence during training and supervision in global mental healt…
Recruitment of child soldiers in Nepal
Preventing involuntary conscription and voluntary recruitment of youth into armed groups are global human rights priorities. Pathways for self-reported voluntary recruitment and the impact of voluntary recruitment on mental health have received limited attention. The objective of this study was to identify risk factors for voluntarily joining armed groups, as well as the association of conscription status and mental health. In Nepal, interviews w…
The Role of Communities in Mental Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Community-based mental health services are emphasized in the World Health Organization’s Mental Health Action Plan, the World Bank’s Disease Control Priorities, and the Action Plan of the World Psychiatric Association. There is increasing evidence for effectiveness of mental health interventions delivered by non-specialists in community platforms in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). However, the role of community components has yet to be s…
Interpersonal violence and suicidality among former child soldiers and war-exposed civilian children in Nepal
Sexual IPV is associated with suicidal ideation and plans among conflict-affected young women, independent of depression. Reducing suicide risk among women should include screening, care, and prevention programs for sexual IPV. Programs involving teachers may be particularly impactful for reducing suicidality among IPV survivors
Reducing mental illness stigma in healthcare settings
Social determinants of impaired functioning among Nepali widows
Despite considerable stigmatisation of widows in Nepal, little is known about factors affecting their ability to function in society. Using mixed methods, we studied psychosocial factors associated with impaired functioning among Nepali widows. For the qualitative analysis, we analysed 3 focus groups, 25 in-depth interviews, and 12 key-informant interviews. The quantitative analysis was based on data from 204 widows. Odds ratios were calculated l…
Treatment Preferences for Pharmacological versus Psychological Interventions among Primary Care Providers in Nepal
There is increasing evidence supporting the effectiveness of psychological interventions in low- and middle-income countries. However, primary care providers (PCPs) may prefer treating patients with medication. A secondary exploratory analysis of a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate psychological vs. pharmacological treatment preferences among PCPs. Thirty-four health facilities, including 205 PCPs, participated i…
Engaging husbands in a digital mental health intervention to provide tailored counseling for women experiencing postpartum depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common experience among mothers worldwide. Family members, especially husbands, can play an integral role in supporting and helping mothers recover from PPD. However, husbands are typically not included in interventions to address postpartum depression among women. This study explored husbands’ perspectives on engaging in a counseling intervention augmented with a digital health component for the treatment of PPD.…
The mental health impact on women of engaging men in health interventions in low- and middle-income countries
The field of women’s health, specifically maternal and child health, have recently pushed for male partners to be included in interventions. Currently, there are gaps in understanding how engaging men in these interventions might impact women’s mental wellbeing. The objective of this systematic review was to examine the evidence of the mental health impact on women of engaging male partners in health interventions in low and -middle-income countr…
Baby Friendly Spaces
Poor maternal mental health has been shown to impact child health and development. Yet, there is a gap in research on integrated maternal and child care models in humanitarian settings. Action Against Hunger developed the Baby Friendly Spaces (BFS) program which bridges this gap by delivering evidence-based psychosocial support for young children under 2 years and their mothers. This multi-method study was conducted in Nguenyyiel refugee camp (Et…
Interpersonal factors associated with depression symptom severity among PrEP-naïve pregnant women in South Africa
Depression during pregnancy is linked to reduced use and adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), increasing HIV risk. However, few studies explore how interpersonal factors shape depressive symptoms in pregnant women. We surveyed 110 pregnant women in Cape Town, South Africa, assessing depression and three interpersonal constructs: reproductive autonomy, dyadic trust, and relationship power. Participants had a mean age of 25.7 years and a m…
“When the self-test kit comes with the woman, it will be like she is overpowering you”
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in South Africa has the highest HIV incidence among women of childbearing age globally. HIV self-testing (HIVST) distribution has the potential to spark partner communication about postpartum HIV prevention and treatment. We conducted two focus group discussions (FGDs) with men and women in Durban, South Africa, to refine an intervention promoting partner HIVST and PrEP uptake among postpartum women without HIV. Participants (…
Medicine (7 obras) · Mental health (7 obras) · Psychiatry (7 obras) · Psychology (6 obras) · Psychological intervention (5 obras) · Qualitative research (4 obras) · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum (3 obras) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (3 obras) · Migration, Health and Trauma (3 obras) · Nursing (3 obras)