Sigma Theta Tau International's 29Th International Nursing Research Congress Rainier Castillo Moreno-Lacalle, MSN, RN Mary Grace
Sigma Theta Tau International's 29th International Nursing Research Congress Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Depression: Concepts and Management Rainier Castillo Moreno-Lacalle, MSN, RN Mary Grace Lacanaria, PhD Myra Bangsal, BSN Mae Rose Bay-ya, BSN Kristine Ann Erese, BSN Lourrie Ann Gabol, BSN Meriam Geronimo, BSN Saintly Blaise Legiralde, BSN Marfil Mae Lomandas, BSN Ma. Mae Menzi, BSN Cici Donna Real, BSN Keanu Ufina, BSN John Michael Brico Solis, SN School of Nursing, Saint Louis University, Baguio, Philippines Aim: To describe the cultural perspectives in terms of causes, responses, and signs and symptoms of depression by the: Kankana-eys, Ilocanos, and Maranaos in the Philippines and to determine the culturally-based management for depression across the cultures. Background: The intricate complexity surrounding depression might be grounded from cultural subtlety. The protracted base of depression has ignited interest on deeper understanding and finding the relevant management that might be deeply embedded in cultures. Therefore, to bring light to this might counteract the burgeoning prevalence and impact of depression across different culture. Methods: Ethnographic design was employed with interviewing a total of 41 participants. The participants are traditional healers, local cultural experts, writers of books, local religious leaders, and with the age ranging 46-85 years old and all have personally witnessed and/or performed cultural practices on depression. To enhance the richness of the study, crystallization of data gathering were done that is including structured interview, field notes (immersion), focus group discussions, documentary analysis, and observational analysis. The study focused on describing the cultural perspectives on meanings, causes, and attitudes, and culturally-based management on depression from Baguio City, Municipalities of Kapangan, Buguias, and Kibungan, Province of Benguet, and Vigan City, Philippines.
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