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Feasibility of Implementing a Mindfulness-Based Online Program for Latina Immigrants and the Staff that Work with Them.
Mindfulness 2023
OBJECTIVE: Post-migration stress and trauma impact the way Latino/a immigrants in the USA experience everyday life. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) reduce stress and strengthen mental health by improving the response to stressors and promoting physical and psychological well-being; however, they have not been tested extensively with Latino/a immigrants in the USA, particularly MBIs implemented online. Thus, more information is needed about the feasibility of online MBIs adapted for Latino/a immigrants.
METHOD: This study focuses on the feasibility of an online MBI for Latina mothers and community staff members working with them ( n = 41). Qualitative (three focus groups) data were collected to assess feasibility, appropriateness, acceptability, and quantitative (questionnaires) data asking about self-reported changes on stress, mindfulness, mind-body connection, subjective well-being, and perceived physical and mental health after the program.
RESULTS: Participants in the three groups indicated the program was appropriate, feasible, and acceptable for Latina immigrant mothers and the staff serving them. Mothers' and Promotoras ' (community health workers) mean scores for subjective well-being and perceived physical and mental health increased significantly from baseline to post-test. No significant changes were observed in surveys completed by the staff, even though focus group participants reported meaningful improvement.
CONCLUSION: Overall, the feasibility study was well received and relevant for the organization and the population they serve. The study's findings provide guidance to others who are implementing online mindfulness practices with Latina immigrants and the staff that work with them.
PREREGISTRATION: This study is not preregistered.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12671-023-02123-6.
METHOD: This study focuses on the feasibility of an online MBI for Latina mothers and community staff members working with them ( n = 41). Qualitative (three focus groups) data were collected to assess feasibility, appropriateness, acceptability, and quantitative (questionnaires) data asking about self-reported changes on stress, mindfulness, mind-body connection, subjective well-being, and perceived physical and mental health after the program.
RESULTS: Participants in the three groups indicated the program was appropriate, feasible, and acceptable for Latina immigrant mothers and the staff serving them. Mothers' and Promotoras ' (community health workers) mean scores for subjective well-being and perceived physical and mental health increased significantly from baseline to post-test. No significant changes were observed in surveys completed by the staff, even though focus group participants reported meaningful improvement.
CONCLUSION: Overall, the feasibility study was well received and relevant for the organization and the population they serve. The study's findings provide guidance to others who are implementing online mindfulness practices with Latina immigrants and the staff that work with them.
PREREGISTRATION: This study is not preregistered.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12671-023-02123-6.
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