A Pilot Study on Animal-Assisted Intervention in Correctional Settings
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Psychological Wellbeing
Animal-assisted Intervention
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 156 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong · Other
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About This Trial
Mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress are particularly prevalent among incarcerated individuals and are considered risk factors for recidivism. Leveraging the natural human-animal bond, animal-assisted intervention (AAI) offers a less threatening alternative to engage incarcerated individuals and address their mental health needs. As an initial effort to hel…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* persons-in-custody
* aged 18 or older
* understand Cantonese
Exclusion Criteria:
* an allergy, a fear, or a dislike toward dogs
* a history of aggression toward animals
* a criminal history involving animals
* a history of neurodevelopmental disorders
* active psychosis or m…
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