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. 2016;37(1):19-25.
doi: 10.3109/01612840.2015.1076914.

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

Jeanne-Marie R Stacciarini  1 , Raffaele Vacca  1 , Brenda Wiens  2 , Emily Loe  1 , Melody LaFlam  3 , Awilda Pérez  4 , Barbara Locke  5
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FBO Leaders' Perceptions of the Psycho-social Contexts for Rural Latinos

Jeanne-Marie R Stacciarini et al. Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2016.

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.

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