Feasibility and Acceptability of an Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Stress Reduction and Psychological Wellbeing of University Students in Pakistan: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted online Mindfulness Training Course (MTC) for improving stress and wellbeing among Pakistani university students.
Results Summary
The study evaluated the feasibility of an RCT design for a mindfulness intervention but did not report specific efficacy outcomes in the provided abstract.
Population
Pakistani university students
Effective Dosage
Not available
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
culturally adapted online Mindfulness Training Course (MTC) | decrease | stress and wellbeing | Pakistani university students | - | used to improve | #1 |
The rise in mental health concerns of university students is causing a serious hinderance to their wellbeing, impeding their functioning. The socio-economic and political friction in low- and middle-income countries adds to their vulnerability and calls for a cost-effective indigenous intervention. Consequently, this study aimed to inform a large definitive trial by assessing the feasibility and acceptability of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design evaluating a culturally adapted online Mindfulness Training Course (MTC) used to improve stress and wellbeing among Pakistani university students. A two-arm pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted. University students (