Monica Guerrero Vazquez, Jin Hui Joo, Suzanne M Dolwick Grieb, Marzena Maksym, Katherine Phillips, Rheanna Platt, Rohanit Singh, Cecilia Suarez, Veronica Torres, SangEun Yeom, Sarah Polk
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Abstract
Background: Implementation of evidence-based interventions to reduce depression among uninsured Latinx patients who are at high risk of depression are rare.
Objectives: Our goal was to evaluate Strong Minds, a language and culturally tailored, evidence-based intervention adapted from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for mild-moderate depression and anxiety, delivered by community health workers (CHWs) in Spanish to uninsured Latinx immigrants.
Methods: As part of the pilot, 35 participants, recruited from a free community primary care clinic, completed Strong Minds. Assessments and poststudy interviews were conducted. Paired t-tests were used to assess change of depressive symptoms at 3 and 6 months.
Lessons learned: CHW delivery of depression care to this population was feasible and among those who completed the program, preliminary evidence of depression outcomes suggests potential benefit. CHWs had specific training and support needs related to mental health care delivery.
Conclusions: Further implementation studies of depression care interventions using CHWs for underserved Latinx is needed.
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