Issues in Mental Health Nursing
Volume 37, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 19-25

FBO Leaders' Perceptions of the Psycho-social Contexts for Rural Latinos (Article)

Stacciarini J.-M.R.* , Vacca R. , Wiens B. , Loe E. , LaFlam M. , Pérez A. , Locke B.
  • a University of Florida, College of Nursing, 101 S. Newel Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611, United States
  • b University of Florida, College of Nursing, 101 S. Newel Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611, United States
  • c University of Florida, College of Public Health and Health Professions, Gainesville, FL, United States
  • d University of Florida, College of Nursing, 101 S. Newel Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611, United States
  • e Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., Bronson, FL, United States
  • f Holy Family Catholic Church, Williston, FL, United States
  • g Public Health Department, Levy County, Bronson, FL, United States

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. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC 2016.

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Index Keywords

perception immigrant health promotion mental health human wellbeing middle aged rural population Aged organization religion Hispanic Americans Florida Humans psychology Hispanic leadership clinical article adult Social Environment participatory research Community-Based Participatory Research clergy
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85000869958&doi=10.3109%2f01612840.2015.1076914&partnerID=40&md5=e0371cb055973192b57dc866bc33cd39
DOI: 10.3109/01612840.2015.1076914
ISSN: 01612840
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English