Prevention and intervention research with Latino families: a translational approach

Fam Process. 2015 Jun;54(2):280-92. doi: 10.1111/famp.12143. Epub 2015 Mar 3.

Abstract

The present paper takes a translational approach in applying the themes of the current special section to prevention and intervention science in Latino families. The paper reviews the current literature on cultural processes in prevention and intervention research with Latino families. Overall, many prevention and intervention programs have either been developed specifically for Latino families or have been modified for Latino families with great attention paid to the socio-cultural needs of these families. Nevertheless, few studies have tested the role of cultural values or acculturation processes on outcomes. We make recommendations based on findings within basic science and in particular this special section on the incorporation of these values and processes into prevention and intervention science with Latino families.

Keywords: Acculturation; Cultural values; Families; Intervención; Interventions; Latinas; Latino; Prevención; 拉丁裔,干预; 预防.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acculturation*
  • Cultural Characteristics*
  • Culturally Competent Care*
  • Family Health / ethnology*
  • Hispanic or Latino*
  • Humans
  • Latin America / ethnology
  • Primary Prevention
  • Sex Factors
  • Translational Research, Biomedical
  • United States