Natalie N Watson-Singleton1, Angela R Black2, Briana N Spivey3. 1. Department of Psychology, Spelman College, 350 Spelman Lane SW, Box 1657, Atlanta, GA, 30314, USA. Electronic address: nwatson9@spelman.edu. 2. Mindfulness for the People™ LLC, P.O. Box 80751, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, USA. Electronic address: angela@mindfulnessforthepeople.org. 3. Department of Psychology, Spelman College, 350 Spelman Lane SW, Box 1657, Atlanta, GA, 30314, USA. Electronic address: bspivey1@scmail.spelman.edu.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: African Americans are at increased risk for stress-related disparities. Mindfulness-based interventions are effective in reducing adverse outcomes; yet, racial/ethnic minorities are underrepresented in these interventions. Also, the development of culturally-responsive interventions has been mostly non-existent. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Focus group and interview data were acquired following a four-week mindfulness intervention with African American women. RESULTS: Using Brigg's (2011) mental health utilization model to guide analysis, several recommended culturally-responsive modifications emerged. Recommended modifications internal to the intervention included using African American facilitators, incorporating cultural values, using culturally-familiar terminology, and providing cultural resources. Suggested modifications to the intervention's external factors included offering the intervention within culturally-familiar settings. Individual-level factors to address were religious concerns, perceived benefits, and holistic health goals. CONCLUSIONS: Themes were used to propose a model toward the creation of a culturally-responsive mindfulness-based interventions to guide culturally-relevant treatment modifications and improve underserved communities' engagement in these interventions.
BACKGROUND: African Americans are at increased risk for stress-related disparities. Mindfulness-based interventions are effective in reducing adverse outcomes; yet, racial/ethnic minorities are underrepresented in these interventions. Also, the development of culturally-responsive interventions has been mostly non-existent. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Focus group and interview data were acquired following a four-week mindfulness intervention with African American women. RESULTS: Using Brigg's (2011) mental health utilization model to guide analysis, several recommended culturally-responsive modifications emerged. Recommended modifications internal to the intervention included using African American facilitators, incorporating cultural values, using culturally-familiar terminology, and providing cultural resources. Suggested modifications to the intervention's external factors included offering the intervention within culturally-familiar settings. Individual-level factors to address were religious concerns, perceived benefits, and holistic health goals. CONCLUSIONS: Themes were used to propose a model toward the creation of a culturally-responsive mindfulness-based interventions to guide culturally-relevant treatment modifications and improve underserved communities' engagement in these interventions.
Authors: Ali H Mokdad; Earl S Ford; Barbara A Bowman; William H Dietz; Frank Vinicor; Virginia S Bales; James S Marks Journal: JAMA Date: 2003-01-01 Impact factor: 56.272
Authors: David R Williams; Hector M González; Harold Neighbors; Randolph Nesse; Jamie M Abelson; Julie Sweetman; James S Jackson Journal: Arch Gen Psychiatry Date: 2007-03
Authors: Christine Lathren; Karen Sheffield-Abdullah; Philip D Sloane; Karen Bluth; Johanna V T S Hickey; Christopher J Wretman; Laura Prochnow Phillips; Sheryl Zimmerman Journal: Geriatr Nurs Date: 2021-09-22 Impact factor: 2.361
Authors: Kathy D Wright; Maryanna D Klatt; Ingrid Richards Adams; Christopher M Nguyen; Lorraine C Mion; Alai Tan; Todd B Monroe; Karen M Rose; Douglas W Scharre Journal: J Am Geriatr Soc Date: 2020-11-23 Impact factor: 5.562