Abstract
We assessed dimensions of feasibility of a patient navigation system in the Head Start preschool setting to help low-income mothers with depression engage with mental health care. Forty-seven mothers participated; none refused. Navigators demonstrated excellent model fidelity; we experienced no adverse events. We discuss implications for future evaluation design.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Age Factors
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Black or African American
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Child, Preschool
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Depression / therapy*
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Early Intervention, Educational / standards*
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Female
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Hispanic or Latino
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Humans
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Mental Health Services / organization & administration*
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Mothers / psychology*
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Patient Acceptance of Health Care / psychology
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Patient Navigation / organization & administration*
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Pilot Projects
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Poverty / psychology
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Socioeconomic Factors