Feasibility and acceptability of skills training in affective recovery (STAR) video and TextSTAR text message program for recent sexual assault survivors.
Kate Walsh, Anne-Marie Schipani-McLaughlin, Cynthia A Stappenbeck et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the acceptability and feasibility of the Skills Training in Affective Recovery (STAR) video and the TextSTAR text message program among 50 women who recently experienced sexual assault. Results indicated that 80% of participants found the STAR video extremely acceptable, while 60-90% rated TextSTAR as at least moderately acceptable. The study demonstrated high retention rates of 94% at one week and 90% at four weeks, suggesting feasibility.
Key findings
- 80% of participants found the STAR video extremely acceptable.
- 60-90% of participants rated TextSTAR as at least moderately acceptable at various time points.
- Retention rates were 94% at one week and 90% at four weeks.
- The study enrolled 50 participants, indicating feasibility of the interventions.
Why it matters
Interventions like STAR and TextSTAR may provide critical support to sexual assault survivors during a vulnerable period, potentially mitigating the risk of developing posttraumatic stress symptoms and substance misuse.