A randomized control trial to test a peer support group approach for reducing social isolation and depression among female Mexican immigrants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Female Mexican Immigrants (FMIs) experience high rates of depression compared with other populations. For this population, depression is often exacerbated by social isolation associated with the experience of immigration. Aim 1. To measure whether a culturally situated peer group intervention will reduce depression and stress associated with the experience of immigration. Aim 2. To test whether an intervention using a "women's funds of knowledge" approach results in improved resilience, knowledge and empowerment. Aim 3. To investigate whether a culturally situated peer group intervention using a women's funds of knowledge approach can give participants a sense and experience of social and physical connection ("emplacement") that is lost in the process of immigration.

SUBMITTER: Page-Reeves J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7798010 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature