Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Healthcare
Author ORCID Identifier
Alejandra Kukuli Delgado https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2675-0702
Ryan Holliday https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9896-1904
Shira Maguen https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1234-7234
Nicholas Holder https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5440-3698
Volume
13
Issue
5
Publisher
MDPI AG
Publication Date
2-21-2025
Journal Article Version
Version of Record
First Page
1
Last Page
19
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Abstract
Background/Objectives: While theoretical articles describing cultural considerations for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment in Latine/x populations exist, empirical trials are less common. The present study aimed to review the existing literature for empirically tested, trauma-focused PTSD treatments among Latine/x samples to describe treatment outcomes, cultural considerations, and gaps in the existing literature. Methods: For this scoping review, we identified studies that met inclusion criteria as culturally considerate, trauma-focused PTSD treatments reporting symptom outcomes in Latine/x adults. We searched databases (n = 7) and collected 2176 unique records. Six reports met inclusion criteria. Studies enrolled 176 participants into five trauma-focused interventions (e.g., prolonged exposure therapy) and three comparison treatments (e.g., muscle relaxation). Results: Cultural considerations varied from Spanish translation to measuring nervios to the application of cultural values (e.g., familismo, personalismo) in session. Although culturally considerate treatment was associated with PTSD symptom reduction, none of the studies included unmodified trauma-focused treatment as a comparison group. Literature gaps included heterogeneity in methods, treatments, and cultural considerations, which impede the synthesis of current literature and translation from theory to practice. Conclusions: Inferences about the incremental benefits of cultural considerations are limited due to the absence of comparison to unmodified PTSD treatment. By identifying the existing literature gaps, this study aims to support optimal and culturally appropriate treatment for PTSD in Latine/x populations.
Recommended Citation
Delgado, A.K.; Holliday, R.; Maguen, S.; Holder, N. Culturally Considerate Trauma-Focused Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment in Latine/x Populations: A Scoping Review. Healthcare 2025, 13, 469. https://doi.org/10.3390/ healthcare13050469