ERIC Number: EJ893087
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Publication Date: 2010-Sep
Pages: 10
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Culturally Based Intervention Development: The Case of Latino Families Dealing with Schizophrenia
Barrio, Concepcion; Yamada, Ann-Marie
Research on Social Work Practice, v20 n5 p483-492 Sep 2010
Objectives: This article describes the process of developing a culturally based family intervention for Spanish-speaking Latino families with a relative diagnosed with schizophrenia. Method: Our iterative intervention development process was guided by a cultural exchange framework and based on findings from an ethnographic study. We piloted this multifamily group 16-session intervention with 59 Latino families in a randomized control trial. Data were collected on family- and client-level outcomes, and poststudy focus groups were conducted with intervention participants. Results: Preliminary evidence indicates that the intervention is effective by increasing illness knowledge and reducing family burden. Conclusions: This work can provide a model for how to integrate cultural factors into psychosocial services and enhance interventions in real-world settings for culturally diverse populations. (Contains 1 table and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Intervention, Schizophrenia, Focus Groups, Ethnography, Cultural Influences, Hispanic Americans, Cultural Awareness, Family Counseling, Spanish Speaking, Clinical Diagnosis, Control Groups, Knowledge Level, Models, Counseling Techniques
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