Hispanic Health Care International
Volume 14, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 37-46
Self-empowerment of immigrant latina survivors of domestic violence: A promotora model of community leadership (Article)
Serrata J.V.* ,
Hernandez-Martinez M. ,
Macias R.L.
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Georgia State University, St. Paul, MN, United States
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The National Latin Network for Healthy Families and Communities, St. Paul, MN, United States
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Georgia State University, St. Paul, MN, United States
Abstract
This article presents the results of a self-empowerment leadership intervention program for Latina immigrant survivors of domestic violence in Atlanta, Georgia. It builds on the literature base of the Promotora model, a public health model using peer information sharing as a tool for health promotion. This study used an embedded mixed-methods design with quantitative and qualitative components to evaluate the impact of a peer community leadership program called Líderes. Results of single-subject analyses show that the participants experienced change in three components of self-empowerment: intrapersonal, interactional, and behavioral. The qualitative findings revealed that they overcame fear and gained knowledge as well as a sense that they could promote change in their community. These findings add support to a growing literature base that demonstrates how peer model programs can not only positively influence the well-being of the communities they serve but also have transformative effects on peer leaders themselves. Study findings can also inform future efforts to empower survivors through promotora approaches specifically in the context of domestic violence prevention. © 2016. All rights reserved.
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84988353527&doi=10.1177%2f1540415316629681&partnerID=40&md5=c38fdaa5c5b1d453188d9d92d6539764
DOI: 10.1177/1540415316629681
ISSN: 15404153
Cited by: 8
Original Language: English