Citation

Nicolaidis C, Mejia A, Perez M, Alvarado A, Celaya-Alston R, Quintero Y, Aguillon R. Prog. Community Health Partnersh. 2013; 7(4): 395-401.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Johns Hopkins University Press)

DOI

10.1353/cpr.2013.0051

PMID

24375180

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Latina intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors often face great barriers to depression care. We sought to use a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to create and evaluate a community-based depression care program for Latina IPV survivors. METHODS: We created a multifaceted, culturally tailored intervention, based on principles of chronic illness management. A promotora provided case management services and led 12 weekly group sessions. Participants completed surveys at baseline and 6 months and participated in open-ended exit interviews. RESULTS: Ten Spanish-speaking Latina women participated in the intervention. The program had excellent attendance, with 100% of women attending at least 10 group sessions, and high satisfaction. We found a large decrease in depression severity (Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ]-9, 17.3-7.2; p = .001), as well as improvements in depression self-efficacy, self-esteem, and stress. CONCLUSION: This study offers promising preliminary data to support the use of community-based approaches to reducing depression disparities in Latina IPV survivors.

Language: en