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Anum Sarfraz

2 papers in the library · 15 citations · publishing 2023

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CULTURAL ADAPTATION OF A MINDFULNESS-BASED INTERVENTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS: AN APPLICATION OF HEURISTIC FRAMEWORK

Pakistan Journal of Social Research May 29, 2023 Anum Sarfraz, Salma Siddiqui 1 citation

The empirical evidence for Mindfulness-based interventions is auspicious. The socio-economic factors and political strife in low-middle-income countries puts young adults at heightened risk, which calls for preventive interventions grounded in cultural context. This study culturally adapted a mindfulness-based intervention for young adults by using the Heuristic framework. The outcome measures...

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

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health April 14, 2023 Anum Sarfraz, Salma Siddiqui, Julieta Galante et al. 14 citations

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...

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20085512 (opens in new tab) Randomized controlled trial Mental health Mindfulness-based stress reduction Perceived stress scale +5