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Shea, Munyi; Cachelin, Fary; Uribe, Luz; Striegel, Ruth H.; Thompson, Douglas; Wilson, G. Terence – Journal of Counseling & Development, 2012
Data on the compatibility of evidence-based treatment in ethnic minority groups are limited. This study utilized focus group interviews to elicit Mexican American women's (N = 12) feedback on a cognitive behavior therapy guided self-help program for binge eating disorders. Findings revealed 6 themes to be considered during the cultural adaptation…
Descriptors: Evidence, Feedback (Response), Females, Mexican Americans
Guinn, Bobby; Vincent, Vern – American Journal of Health Education, 2008
Background: Mexican American women have the highest leisure-time physical inactivity prevalence of any ethnic minority group. Purpose: This study examined a sample of Mexican American females living near the U.S.-Mexico border to determine whether the variables of age, health status, educational level, marital status, and acculturation…
Descriptors: Marital Status, Health Education, Physical Activities, Females
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Harris, Mary Beth; Franklin, Cynthia G. – Social Work Research, 2003
Evaluates a cognitive-behavioral school-based group intervention for Mexican American pregnant and parenting adolescent girls. At posttest, the young women who participated in the group intervention had statistically significantly better scores on all outcome measures. The cognitive-behavioral group intervention shows promise as an effective…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Early Parenthood