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This study examined the effectiveness of a religiously-based, object relations oriented psychotherapy treatment program. Effectiveness was measured by changes in personal adjustment and God image for a group of religious patients. An inpatient sample (N = 99), with the predominant diagnosis of major depression, was followed over the course of inpatient treatment and a year of outpatient treatment following hospitalization. Measures were administered at admission and discharge (N = 99), six months after discharge (n = 67), and 12 months after discharge (n = 30). The correlation of God image to object relations development was also examined. Inpatient treatment was found to have a significant positive impact on personal adjustment and God image. Improvement was maintained over the course of outpatient treatment but no significant further improvement was noted. Significant correlations were found among the measures at all four time points. Implications of these findings and suggestions for future research are discussed.

The progesterone vaginal ring (PVR) is a contraceptive designed for use byC ontraceptive vaginal rings are a new product category in many developing countries. There are two contraceptive vaginal rings on the market: a three-monthly progesterone-containing ring available in a few countries in Central and South America under the brand name Progering R ; and a monthly etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol ring sold under the brand name NuvaRing R in Europe, the United States, and other industrialized countries. Contraceptive vaginal rings offer particular benefits to users and health systems: users can self-insert and remove the ring, giving them greater control over how the product is used, while health systems benefit from the limited need for extensive clinical training, equipment, and supplies.

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