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Culturally Based Intervention Development: The Case of Latino Families Dealing With Schizophrenia

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Objectives: This article describes the process of developing a culturally based family intervention for Spanish-speaking Latino families with a relative diagnosed with schizophrenia. Method: Our iterative intervention development process was guided by a cultural exchange framework and based on findings from an ethnographic study. We piloted this multifamily group 16-session intervention with 59 Latino families in a randomized control trial. Data were collected on family- and client-level outcomes, and poststudy focus groups were conducted with intervention participants. Results: Preliminary evidence indicates that the intervention is effective by increasing illness knowledge and reducing family burden. Conclusions: This work can provide a model for how to integrate cultural factors into psychosocial services and enhance interventions in real-world settings for culturally diverse populations.

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Series Title

Research on Social Work Practice

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: sage., 2010

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Language

English

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10497315

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Vol. 20 no. 5,September 2010.pp. 483-492

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Cultural competence
Hispanics
Severe mental illness
Ethnic minority families

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