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Latina Adolescent Depression Treatment Study

Completed
Conditions
Depression
Registration Number
NCT04164537
Lead Sponsor
Duke University
Brief Summary

Despite experiencing higher rates of depressive symptoms and similar rates of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Latina (female) adolescents in the U.S. are significantly less likely than their non-Latina White peers to receive treatment for MDD. The purpose of this study is to identify facilitators of and barriers to depression treatment engagement among Latina adolescents across patient-, family-, and healthcare provider-levels from the perspectives of these individuals. Latina adolescent-parent dyads and healthcare providers will be recruited from community and healthcare settings. Separate individual semi-structured interviews will be conducted with Latina adolescents (n=12) and their parents (n=12). Two focus groups will be conducted with primary care providers (n=6) and mental health providers (n=6) who frequently care for Latina youth. Qualitative content analysis will be used to analyze the transcripts to determine common themes in facilitators and barriers across stakeholder groups.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
25
Inclusion Criteria
  • Ages 13-17
  • Self-identify as Hispanic/Latina
  • Be first generation (i.e. born outside the US) or second generation immigrants (i.e. one or both parents born outside the US)
  • Have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder or Persistent Depressive Disorder/Dysthymia
  • Have been referred to psychotherapy or prescribed medication for depression

Adolescent

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Exclusion Criteria
  • Currently experiencing acute psychological distress

Parent Inclusion Criteria

  • Parent of Latina adolescent experiencing depression

Parent Exclusion Criteria

  • Not fluent in English or Spanish

Healthcare Provider Inclusion Criteria

  • Self-identify as regularly providing clinical care to Latina adolescents with depression
  • Be in a role in which they can refer to or provide depression treatment
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of facilitators of depression treatment among Latina adolescents generated from patient interviews and provider focus groupsBaseline
Number of preferences for depression treatment generated from patient interviews and provider focus groupsBaseline
Number of barriers to depression treatment among Latina adolescents generated from patient interviews and provider focus groupsBaseline
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Lincoln Community Health Center

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Durham, North Carolina, United States

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