Adaptation and Feasibility of a Communication Intervention for Mexican Immigrant Mothers and Children in a School Setting

摘要: Children of Mexican immigrants are exposed to multiple ecological risks that heighten their likelihood experiencing depressive symptoms. In previous studies, affirming parent–child communication has been found be protective against symptoms in Hispanic youth. Interventions focused on enhancing between parents and youth have the possibility strengthening factors for children. The aims this study were (1) adapt an evidence-based intervention (Mission Possible) cultural relevance low-income, low-literacy immigrant mothers children (2) assess feasibility delivering adapted a school setting. Adaptation took place series focus groups mother–child dyads. revised was delivered 27 dyads two elementary schools. Feasibility supported by high participant satisfaction, 80% attendance rate, 75% retention rate. This preliminary work sugg...