Feasibility of implementing a culturally and linguistically adapted telephone-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention for depression and anxiety with Hispanic and Latino cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose/objectives

Hispanic and Latino (hereafter 'H/L') cancer survivors report higher rates of anxiety/depression and are less likely to receive psychosocial services than other survivors. We field-tested a culturally and linguistically adapted cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention with H/L post-treatment cancer survivors. Goals were to: (1) assess feasibility; (2) describe future efficacy outcomes; and (3) examine feedback for refinements.

Design/research approach

Single-arm feasibility study.

Sample/participants

H/L cancer survivors (N = 8).

Methods

Participants completed the 12-week CBT intervention, pre- and post-intervention measures, brief weekly feedback, and an in-depth interview. Recruitment, retention, and adherence, and changes in anxiet

SUBMITTER: Danhauer SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12187565 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature