Latina Mothers Recommendations on a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group Intervention for Perinatal Depression.
Kritzia Merced, Uma D Parameswaran, Susan Dearden, Ryoko Pentecost, Gwen Latendresse
Hispanic Health Care International August 14, 2024 DOI: 10.1177/15404153241266585 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 14 |
| Population | Pregnant or postpartum Latina women |
| Topics | Depression Meditation |
| Keywords | Humans Depression, postpartum Focus groups Mothers Psychotherapy, group Telemedicine Pregnancy Qualitative research Adult Female Interviews as topic Grounded theory Cognitive behavioral therapy Hispanic or latino Telehealth Perinatal depression Latina women Group interevention |
| Key findings | Latina mothers described telehealth MBCBT group participation as supported by reduced scheduling concerns and no childcare needs, but hindered by mistrust of providers' engagement, privacy concerns, and limited relational connection through technology. They provided recommendations to increase participation and effectiveness of telehealth groups for Latinas. |
Abstract
Introduction: Perinatal depression affects 5-15% of childbearing women. However, literature suggests that Latina women are twice as likely to experience depression during pregnancy. Group telehealth-based interventions are a promising approach to increasing access and reducing barriers to mental health. However, little is known about the experience that Latinas have with navigating this approach. This paper aimed to explore Latina mothers' perspectives and recommendations in using telehealth to deliver a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy (MBCBT) group intervention.
Methods: Fourteen pregnant or postpartum women participated in focus groups and individual interviews. Interview topics included perinatal depression, knowledge and content of interventions, and the feasibility and acceptability of the telehealth approach. Data were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using a grounded theory approach.
Results: Three broad themes emerged; (1) accessibility to telehealth, (2) relational connection through technology, and (3) technological issues affecting access (i.e., level of familiarity with portal, video quality, etc.). Enhancers promoting participation in the telehealth intervention included reduced scheduling concerns and no need for childcare. Barriers included mistrust of providers' engagement, concerns about privacy, and potential for lack of relational connection through technology.
Conclusion: Specific recommendations were provided to increase participation and effectiveness of telehealth groups among Latinas.
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