Family involvement in eating disorder treatment among Latinas. Issue 2 (4th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reyes-Rodríguez, Mae Lynn; Watson, Hunna J.; Barrio, Concepción; Baucom, Donald H.; Silva, Yormeri; Luna-Reyes, Kiara L.; Bulik, Cynthia M.
• Is Part Of: Eating disorders. Volume 27:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 205
• Page End: 229
• Publication Date: 2019-03-04
• Subjects: Latino families -- eating disorders -- bulimia nervosa -- binge eating disorder -- treatment engagement; Familias latinas -- trastornos de la conducta alimentaria -- bulimia nerviosa -- trastorno por atracón -- compromiso al tratamiento; Eating disorders -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Eating disorders -- Prevention -- Periodicals; 616.8526
• DOI: 10.1080/10640266.2019.1586219
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1064-0266

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Latinos are less likely to seek health care for eating disorders and more likely to drop out of treatment than members of other ethnic groups, highlighting existing challenges to engagement in traditional mental health care. This study explored the role of family in the treatment of adult Latinas with eating disorders through content analysis of family sessions adjunctive to cognitive behavioral therapy. This study yielded insight into the experiences of 10 Latinas with eating disorders ( M age = 39.90 years) and 10 relatives ( M age = 39.50) from the Promoviendo una Alimentación Saludable trial who were randomly selected to receive six family enhancement sessions. Data from 53 sessions were analyzed using a qualitative content analysis approach. Family intervention might serve as a valuable adjunct to conventional treatment by positively influencing social, family, and emotional support for Latinas with eating disorders.