Denise A Longoria
Biographic Data
| ID | 5153321 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Denise A Longoria |
| GIVEN NAMES | Denise A |
| FAMILY NAME | Longoria |
| SIGNATURE | LONGORIA D A |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0324-0371 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Navigating Care and Self-Care
Introduction: Latina caregivers face significant physical and mental health risks due to the demands of caregiving. The decision to become a caregiver is often influenced by various factors including cultural values such as familismo and marianismo . It is essential that caregivers recognize the importance of self-care to prevent burnout. Without self-care, caregivers face an increased risk of stress, which can negatively affect physical and emot…
Stressors and Challenges Faced by Mexican American Caregivers of Family Members With Alzheimer’s Disease
Mexican American caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease face unique stressors and challenges, which may be influenced by cultural, socioeconomic, and systemic factors. This population often assumes caregiving responsibilities based on strong cultural values of familismo which emphasizes family duty and collective care. However, this commitment can lead to increased emotional strain, mental health concerns, financial and physical strai…
Mental Health Services for Older Hispanics/Latinos
This article discusses older Latinos and their use of mental health services. A brief history of utilization and the contributing factors, including access to services, barriers, and acceptability of mental health services, are included. Sekhon et al.’s theoretical framework of acceptability is discussed in the context of Latino clients. The authors adapt the framework and apply the elements to work with older Latinos and their families. Common s…
Employing Mexican American Folklore as an Educational Tool to Teach Cultural Competence
The goal of this research was to explore Mexican American cultural elements through folklore as a way of addressing cultural competence. Content analysis of 21 stories, which were collected from Mexican American older adults, indicated that strong family ties, gender roles, and religiosity are central cultural elements in Mexican American culture. Critically evaluating cultural factors and employing constructive cultural elements can assist socia…
Motivational factors in continuing and completing outpatient mental health treatment
The study explores motivations for mental health service use by older Mexican-American women experiencing psychological distress. Semi-structured qualitative interviews with older Mexican-American women receiving mental health services were conducted to examine treatment experiences and sociocultural and provider dynamics. Relevant themes emphasized relational constructs with providers, peers, and family; perceived effectiveness of solution-drive…
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Employing Mexican American Folklore as an Educational Tool to Teach Cultural Competence
The goal of this research was to explore Mexican American cultural elements through folklore as a way of addressing cultural competence. Content analysis of 21 stories, which were collected from Mexican American older adults, indicated that strong family ties, gender roles, and religiosity are central cultural elements in Mexican American culture. Critically evaluating cultural factors and employing constructive cultural elements can assist socia…
Motivational factors in continuing and completing outpatient mental health treatment
The study explores motivations for mental health service use by older Mexican-American women experiencing psychological distress. Semi-structured qualitative interviews with older Mexican-American women receiving mental health services were conducted to examine treatment experiences and sociocultural and provider dynamics. Relevant themes emphasized relational constructs with providers, peers, and family; perceived effectiveness of solution-drive…
Mental Health Services for Older Hispanics/Latinos
This article discusses older Latinos and their use of mental health services. A brief history of utilization and the contributing factors, including access to services, barriers, and acceptability of mental health services, are included. Sekhon et al.’s theoretical framework of acceptability is discussed in the context of Latino clients. The authors adapt the framework and apply the elements to work with older Latinos and their families. Common s…
Navigating Care and Self-Care
Introduction: Latina caregivers face significant physical and mental health risks due to the demands of caregiving. The decision to become a caregiver is often influenced by various factors including cultural values such as familismo and marianismo . It is essential that caregivers recognize the importance of self-care to prevent burnout. Without self-care, caregivers face an increased risk of stress, which can negatively affect physical and emot…
Stressors and Challenges Faced by Mexican American Caregivers of Family Members With Alzheimer’s Disease
Mexican American caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease face unique stressors and challenges, which may be influenced by cultural, socioeconomic, and systemic factors. This population often assumes caregiving responsibilities based on strong cultural values of familismo which emphasizes family duty and collective care. However, this commitment can lead to increased emotional strain, mental health concerns, financial and physical strai…
Family Caregiving in Mental Illness (3 works) · Health care (3 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Cultural diversity (2 works) · Mental health care (2 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (2 works) · Mexican americans (2 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works)