title: FBO Leaders' Perceptions of the Psycho-social Contexts for Rural Latinos.
abstract: Latinos comprise the largest minority rural population in the US, and they are often exposed to adverse social health determinants that can detrimentally affect their mental health. Guided by community-based participatory research (CBPR) principles, this study aimed to describe faith-based organizations (FBOs) leaders' perceptions of the contexts affecting the mental well-being of rural Latino immigrants and potential approaches to mental health promotion for these immigrants. This is a descriptive, qualitative arm of a larger study in which community-academic members have partnered to develop a culturally-tailored mental health promotion intervention among rural Latinos. FBO leaders (N = 15) from different denominations in North Florida were interviewed until saturation was reached. FBO leaders remarked that in addition to religiosity, which Latinos already have, more community building and involvement are necessary for the promotion of mental health.
authors.affiliation: a University of Florida, College of Nursing , Gainesville , Florida , USA.
authors.forename: Jeanne-Marie R
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Stacciarini
authors.affiliation: a University of Florida, College of Nursing , Gainesville , Florida , USA.
authors.forename: Raffaele
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Vacca
authors.affiliation: b University of Florida, College of Public Health and Health Professions , Gainesville , Florida , USA.
authors.forename: Brenda
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wiens
authors.affiliation: a University of Florida, College of Nursing , Gainesville , Florida , USA.
authors.forename: Emily
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Loe
authors.affiliation: c Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. , Bronson , Florida , USA.
authors.forename: Melody
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: LaFlam
authors.affiliation: d Holy Family Catholic Church , Williston , Florida , USA.
authors.forename: Awilda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pérez
authors.affiliation: e Public Health Department , Levy County , Bronson , Florida , USA.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Locke
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002977:Clergy; D055812:Community-Based Participatory Research; D005431:Florida; D006293:Health Promotion; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008603:Mental Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D012067:Religion; D012424:Rural Population
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