Evaluating the Implementation of a Family Therapy Intervention ("Tuko Pamoja") Delivered Through Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Settings

Evaluating the Implementation of a Family Therapy Intervention ("Tuko Pamoja") Delivered Through Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Settings

This study aims to contribute to the evidence base related to effective interventions for families in low-resource settings who are experiencing conflict and difficulties in relationships that affect child and caregiver well being alike. Results of this study will (a) inform whether a family therapy approach is feasible and promising in communities in and surrounding Kisumu, Kenya and (b) inform how family wellbeing and mental health can be integrated within the sexual reproductive health service points through culturally-valid ways in this context.

Main Objective: To pilot test the implementation of a family therapy intervention (Tuko Pamoja) in collaboration with two sexual and reproductive healthcare settings in Kisumu, Kenya. Specific Objective: To pilot test the Tuko Pamoja family therapy intervention to assess feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Family with self-reported elevated distress (e.g., high levels of conflict) that also has a child/adolescent (ages 8-17) with caregiver-reported emotional or behavioral concerns

Exclusion Criteria:

• Families without reported distress and/or without reported adolescent distress.
• Families with children older than 17 or younger than 8 years of age.
• Families in which primary caregivers or children are living too far outside of the community to participate in treatment.