Developing culturally-adapted mobile mental health interventions: a mixed methods approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Black young adults suffer from psychological distress at either similar or greater rates than that of White Americans, yet they are seven times less likely to have access to or receive effective treatments. Fortunately, mobile-health (mHealth) technology may transform mental health services and address disparities in mental healthcare. The current study utilized focus groups of Black young adults to inform the development of culturally-adapted mHealth using quantitative and qualitative approaches.

Methods

The study utilized a mixed-methods approach, in that qualitative (i.e., mini focus groups, n=11) and quantitative methods (i.e., self-report surveys) were used to explore the research questions. Participants included African American young adults (n=38, M_age

SUBMITTER: Willis HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9902238 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature