Recommendations for a culturally-responsive mindfulness-based intervention for African Americans.
Complement Ther Clin Pract
; 34: 132-138, 2019 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
African Americans are at increased risk for stress-related disparities. Mindfulness-based interventions are effective in reducing adverse outcomes; yet, racial/ethnic minorities are underrepresented in these interventions. Also, the development of culturally-responsive interventions has been mostly non-existent. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Focus group and interview data were acquired following a four-week mindfulness intervention with African American women.RESULTS:
Using Brigg's (2011) mental health utilization model to guide analysis, several recommended culturally-responsive modifications emerged. Recommended modifications internal to the intervention included using African American facilitators, incorporating cultural values, using culturally-familiar terminology, and providing cultural resources. Suggested modifications to the intervention's external factors included offering the intervention within culturally-familiar settings. Individual-level factors to address were religious concerns, perceived benefits, and holistic health goals.CONCLUSIONS:
Themes were used to propose a model toward the creation of a culturally-responsive mindfulness-based interventions to guide culturally-relevant treatment modifications and improve underserved communities' engagement in these interventions.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Estresse Psicológico
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Negro ou Afro-Americano
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Atenção Plena
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article