Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Publication Title
Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal
Publisher
University of Hawaii Press
Volume
3
Issue
4
First page number:
139
Last page number:
153
Abstract
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.
Keywords
E-Mental health; E-Mental health research; Asian American Women
Disciplines
Asian American Studies | Psychiatric and Mental Health
File Format
File Size
788 KB
Language
English
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Repository Citation
Reyes, A. T.,
Constantino, R. E.,
Arenas, R. A.,
Bombard, J. N.,
Acupan, A. R.
(2018).
Exploring Challenges in Conducting E-Mental Health Research Among Asian American Women.
Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal, 3(4),
139-153.
University of Hawaii Press.
http://dx.doi.org/10.31372/20180304.1016