Efficacy of a Culturally Tailored Therapeutic Intervention Program for Community Dwelling Depressed Korean American Women: A Non-Randomized Quasi-Experimental Design Study

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
Kunsook S BernsteinKathleen M Nokes

Abstract

Asian American women are more prone to suffer from depression compared to their non-Asian American counterparts and have lower rates of seeking mental healthcare services due to lack of available culturally appropriate therapies. Two prior studies of a culturally tailored therapeutic intervention called LogoAutobiography were helpful in treating depressed Korean American women. The LogoAutobiography program was revised to enhance its efficacy not only for depressive symptoms and purpose in life but also to increase coping strategies. To test the efficacy of the Enhanced LogoAutobiography program on depressive symptoms, purpose in life, and coping strategies of depressed community-dwelling Korean American women. Two-group, non-randomized quasi-experimental design. Local Korean community areas located in New York City and eastern New Jersey of the United States. A total of 54 depressed women with Korean heritage completed either experimental group (n1=25) or control group (n2=29). Sample inclusion criteria were adult women with Korean heritage, depressive symptoms as measured by a CES-D score 16 or higher, fluent Korean language, and able to participate independently. Sample exclusion criteria were those who presented active suic...Continue Reading

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Sep 6, 2017·Issues in Mental Health Nursing·Kyung Mi Sung, Kunsook Bernstein
Jun 3, 2021·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Sunhee Cho, Sun Joo Jang
Jun 26, 2021·Global Mental Health·Alexandra L RoseGiuseppe Raviola
Aug 26, 2021·Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services·Seung-Hoon JeonHye-Young Jang

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