Conclusion
depression, depressive symptoms
This study examined whether improved mental health (depression) mediated the association between the SS/CF intervention and reduced IPV. The study found that the gender transformative and economic empowerment SS/CF intervention’s impact on IPV perpetration was mediated through improved depressive symptoms, suggesting mental health may be one mechanism by which the intervention was effective. Future IPV prevention interventions may consider including components that focus directly on improving depression to strengthen outcomes, particularly in disadvantaged settings.