Exploring Challenges in Conducting E-Mental Health Research Among Asian American Women
In this discussion paper, we explore the challenges of conducting e-mental health intervention research among Asian American women and propose a model for addressing these barriers. Based on an extensive literature review, we identify two main types of barriers to conducting e-mental health interven...
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| author | Andrew Thomas Reyes Rose E. Constantino Rogelio A. Arenas Judzia N. Bombard Alvin Ryan Acupan |
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| description | In this discussion paper, we explore the challenges of conducting e-mental health intervention research among Asian American women and propose a model for addressing these barriers. Based on an extensive literature review, we identify two main types of barriers to conducting e-mental health intervention research among Asian American women: recruitment barriers and adherence barriers. Recruitment barriers are further subcategorized into those related to (1) stigmatized cultural beliefs about mental illness and mental health services; (2) lack of awareness about mental health services; and (3) language barrier. As to adherence barriers, the two identified subtypes concern (1) acuity and severity of mental health condition; and (2) lack of time. In order to enhance recruitment and adherence in e-mental health intervention research among the studied population, we formulate the following three main research strategies, namely: (1) considering the cultural and social contexts of Asian American women in the development of e-mental health interventions; (2) determining appropriate program length; and (3) conducting feasibility studies to test e-mental health interventions. We suggest that nurse researchers integrate our proposed model in conducting e-mental health interventions among Asian American women. Our proposed model also implies that nurses play an important role in encouraging Asian American women’s acceptance of and adherence to e-mental health interventions. In order to overcome the obstacles to conducting e-mental health research among Asian American women, we recommend that nurses familiarize themselves with credible, relevant, and evidence-based e-mental health resources and integrate online mental health services and information within their nursing practice. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ba665bdd49e54dc9a943ac5eb113c3332022-12-22T01:21:41ZengJMIR PublicationsAsian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal2373-66582019-02-013413915310.31372/20180304.1016Exploring Challenges in Conducting E-Mental Health Research Among Asian American WomenAndrew Thomas Reyes0Rose E. Constantino1Rogelio A. Arenas2Judzia N. Bombard3Alvin Ryan Acupan4University of NevadaUniversity of PittsburghUniversity of NevadaUniversity of NevadaUniversity of NevadaIn this discussion paper, we explore the challenges of conducting e-mental health intervention research among Asian American women and propose a model for addressing these barriers. Based on an extensive literature review, we identify two main types of barriers to conducting e-mental health intervention research among Asian American women: recruitment barriers and adherence barriers. Recruitment barriers are further subcategorized into those related to (1) stigmatized cultural beliefs about mental illness and mental health services; (2) lack of awareness about mental health services; and (3) language barrier. As to adherence barriers, the two identified subtypes concern (1) acuity and severity of mental health condition; and (2) lack of time. In order to enhance recruitment and adherence in e-mental health intervention research among the studied population, we formulate the following three main research strategies, namely: (1) considering the cultural and social contexts of Asian American women in the development of e-mental health interventions; (2) determining appropriate program length; and (3) conducting feasibility studies to test e-mental health interventions. We suggest that nurse researchers integrate our proposed model in conducting e-mental health interventions among Asian American women. Our proposed model also implies that nurses play an important role in encouraging Asian American women’s acceptance of and adherence to e-mental health interventions. In order to overcome the obstacles to conducting e-mental health research among Asian American women, we recommend that nurses familiarize themselves with credible, relevant, and evidence-based e-mental health resources and integrate online mental health services and information within their nursing practice.https://kahualike.manoa.hawaii.edu/apin/vol3/iss4/3/Asian American womene-mental healthe-mental health research |
| spellingShingle | Andrew Thomas Reyes Rose E. Constantino Rogelio A. Arenas Judzia N. Bombard Alvin Ryan Acupan Exploring Challenges in Conducting E-Mental Health Research Among Asian American Women Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal Asian American women e-mental health e-mental health research |
| title | Exploring Challenges in Conducting E-Mental Health Research Among Asian American Women |
| title_full | Exploring Challenges in Conducting E-Mental Health Research Among Asian American Women |
| title_fullStr | Exploring Challenges in Conducting E-Mental Health Research Among Asian American Women |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring Challenges in Conducting E-Mental Health Research Among Asian American Women |
| title_short | Exploring Challenges in Conducting E-Mental Health Research Among Asian American Women |
| title_sort | exploring challenges in conducting e mental health research among asian american women |
| topic | Asian American women e-mental health e-mental health research |
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