Citation

Kelly UA, Pich K. Issues Ment. Health Nurs. 2014; 35(12): 906-913.

Affiliation

Atlanta VAMC, Nursing and Patient Care Services, Decatur, Georgia, USA and Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Atlanta , Georgia , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/01612840.2014.931496

PMID

25426746

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to: (1) Determine the feasibility of a community-based intervention for Latinas with PTSD who experienced IPV; (2) Explore the intervention effectiveness in reducing PTSD and improving quality of life, social support and self-efficacy. This was a feasibility study, using intervention pre-test/post-test qualitative and quantitative data. The experience of living through and surviving IPV was far more important than ethnicity in cultural identity. Significant reductions in PTSD and MDD and increased self-efficacy were sustained 6-months post-intervention. Culturally relevant mental health IPV interventions can be feasible and appropriate across ethnic groups.

Language: en