Mindfulness Training for Primary Care for Portuguese-Speaking Immigrants: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Portuguese-speaking immigrants are a growing underserved population in the Unites States who experience high levels of psychological distress and increased vulnerability to mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. Current evidence shows that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are effective to promote physical and mental health among educated English speakers; nonetheless, the lack of diversity in the mindfulness literature is a considerable limitation. To our knowledge, the feasibility and acceptability of MBIs among Portuguese-speaking immigrants have not yet been investigated. Methods: This single-arm pilot study (N = 30) explored the feasibility, acceptability, and cultural aspects of Mindfulness Training for Primary Care (MTPC)-Portug

SUBMITTER: Trombka M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8458702 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature