In October, Elevate and partners at the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (CBWCHC) presented research findings from two pilot studies of the Chinese linguistic translation and cultural adaptation of the MOMS Stress Management Course.
At the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo on October 27th, 2024, Di Ai from the CBWCHC team presented “A Culturally Adapted CBT-Based Group Intervention for Chinese Immigrant Mothers: Pilot Study Outcomes Pertaining to Feasibility, Acceptability, and Promise of Effectiveness.” The results presented suggest promising methods for culturally adapting and implementing mental health programs with Asian immigrant populations.
Earlier in the month, partners joined the NYU Langone Health Equity Symposium. On October 8th, CBWCHC team member Yajie Zhu presented “Barriers and Enablers of Mental Health Equity: Exploring Strategies to Successfully Engage Asian Immigrant Mothers in a Culturally Adapted, Group CBT Intervention.” This poster focused on different participant characteristics and the key engagement methods that played a role in recruitment and attendance. The presentation explored recommendations for engaging immigrant populations in mental health services and was selected as the winner for the Best Community-based Organization Research Poster in the Research Poster category!
Both presentations had wonderful turnout and provided the team with a wonderful opportunity to present our work. Thank you to all our hardworking team members who made these presentations a success!
In the next phase of work with our CBWCHC partners, Elevate will further adapt the MOMS Stress Management Course for U.S.-born mothers and test the feasibility and effectiveness of cost-savings modifications.