Depression education fotonovela for engagement of Hispanic patients in treatment: a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We report the primary outcomes from a randomized clinical trial testing a novel culturally-adapted patient education intervention to increase engagement of Hispanic patients in depression treatment. The Depression Education Fotonovela (DEF), Secret Feelings, incorporates popular images, cultural norms, and vivid pictures embedded within a soap opera narrative to increase depression knowledge and dispel myths about treatment. We then assessed engagement in a integrated care treatment model in response to the education intervention and subsequent changes in depression symptoms in a large community-based clinic whose patient population is majority Hispanic.

Method

The sample included 150 adult Hispanic patients with a confirmed diagnosis of depression who were random

SUBMITTER: Sanchez K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8705454 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature