In the Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating Modified Interpersonal Group Psychotherapy

question 39

Multiple Choice

In the randomized clinical trial evaluating modified interpersonal group psychotherapy (IPT-G) for depression in Southwest Uganda,

• A) the treatment was not well received by the community.
• B) IPT-G was more effective than the control condition.
• C) valid assessment measures to use could not be identified.
• D) direct forms of communication had to offset some cultural norms.

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