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Family involvement in eating disorder treatment among Latinas.

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Abstract
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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.

Year of Publication
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1969
Journal
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Eating disorders
Volume
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27
Issue
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2
Number of Pages
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205-229
Date Published
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1969
ISSN Number
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1064-0266
URL
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http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10640266.2019.1586219
DOI
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10.1080/10640266.2019.1586219
Short Title
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Eat Disord
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