TY  - JOUR
AU  - Garcia, Celeste N
AU  - Duran, Miriana C
AU  - Ramirez, Magaly
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/1/11
TI  - Refining Cultural Adaptations of a Behavioral Intervention for Latino Caregivers of People Living With Dementia: Qualitative Interview Study in Washington State
JO  - JMIR Aging
SP  - e53671
VL  - 7
KW  - caregivers
KW  - caregiver
KW  - caregiving
KW  - carer
KW  - carers
KW  - STAR-C
KW  - STAR caregiver
KW  - internet
KW  - web-based
KW  - online
KW  - educational
KW  - education
KW  - family care
KW  - family
KW  - families
KW  - informal care
KW  - adaptation
KW  - adaptations
KW  - cultural
KW  - culturally
KW  - module
KW  - modules
KW  - training
KW  - Hispanic
KW  - Hispanics
KW  - Spanish
KW  - Latin
KW  - Latina
KW  - Latinas
KW  - Latinos
KW  - Latinx
KW  - Latino
KW  - dementia
KW  - qualitative research
KW  - Alzheimer disease
KW  - qualitative
KW  - Alzheimer
KW  - experience
KW  - experiences
KW  - attitude
KW  - attitudes
KW  - opinion
KW  - perception
KW  - perceptions
KW  - perspective
KW  - perspectives
KW  - aging
KW  - older adults
KW  - old age
KW  - mental health
KW  - neuro
KW  - ageing
KW  - geriatrics
KW  - gerontology
KW  - geriatric
KW  - interview
KW  - eHealth
KW  - digital health
KW  - alzheimers
KW  - memory
KW  - memory loss
KW  - care giving
KW  - Hispanic or Latino
KW  - mobile phone
AB  - Background:  In the United States, Latino caregivers of individuals with dementia face unique challenges and an elevated risk of adverse health outcomes. Despite the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer disease and related dementias among Latino adults, few evidence-based interventions are tailored to their cultural context. To address this gap, we examined the cultural adaptations required for the STAR caregivers (STAR-C) virtual intervention, an evidence-based intervention that educates family caregivers to manage behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. While STAR-C has shown effectiveness, neither the original in-person nor the virtual intervention considered the distinct experiences of Latino caregivers, who often bring culturally significant values into caregiving interactions. Objective: This study’s objective was to test and refine the preliminary cultural adaptations of the STAR-C web-based training modules for Latino caregivers of people living with dementia. Methods: Through qualitative interviews with 15 Latino caregivers in Washington State, we identified key adaptations to enhance the cultural relevance of the web-based training modules. Results: The interviews highlighted 4 main themes for adaptation: the delivery of the STAR-C web-based training modules, comprehensive dementia education, simplified problem-solving strategies, and prioritizing caregiver well-being. Conclusions: This study’s findings informed the development of culturally adapted STAR-C web-based training modules that aim to provide tailored support to Latino caregivers. While further research is needed to assess the efficacy of these adaptations, our work contributes to bridging the gap in dementia caregiving for Latino families, potentially reducing health disparities and enhancing health care services for this population. 
SN  - 2561-7605
UR  - https://aging.jmir.org/2024/1/e53671
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2196/53671
UR  - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38206663
DO  - 10.2196/53671
ID  - info:doi/10.2196/53671
ER  -