title: Towards a cultural adaptation of family psychoeducation: findings from three latino focus groups.
abstract: This study was undertaken among Latinos receiving treatment from a community mental health center in New York City. The primary mental health concern was schizophrenia. We conducted three focus groups and present the viewpoints of consumers, family members, and providers. Using qualitative content analysis we identified four predominant categories: (1) the importance of family ties; (2) stigma about mental illness; (3) respect and trust in interpersonal relationships; and (4) facilitators and barriers to implementing Family Psychoeducation. Analysis of transcripts revealed specific subthemes for each category. Implications for imparting culturally sensitive material into mental health services for Latinos are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Bureau of Evidence Based Services and Implementation Science, New York State Office of Mental Health, New York State Psychiatric Institute, NY 10032, USA. Veronica.Hackethal@omh.ny.gov
authors.forename: Veronica
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Hackethal
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Spiegel
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lewis-Fernández
authors.forename: Edith
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kealey
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Salerno
authors.forename: Molly
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Finnerty
mesh_terms: D000069:Acculturation; D003155:Community Mental Health Centers; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D054521:Cultural Competency; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000628:therapy; D009519:New York City; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000523:psychology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012945:Social Values
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs