Mental health promotion strategies for minority older adults in highland areas during disease outbreaks: a qualitative exploration.

Four primary agents were identified as central in facilitating well-being among minority older adults during disease outbreaks.

• The four primary agents identified were older adults themselves, family caregivers, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
• These agents were found to be central in facilitating well-being through coordinated efforts.
• The study used a qualitative approach with 26 participants including older adults, family caregivers, and healthcare providers.
• An additional expert consultation used the star-bursting technique with three experts.

Coordinated mental health promotion strategies were found to enhance emotional resilience, self-regulation, adherence to care, and overall well-being.

• Strategies identified included fostering self-awareness, engaging in leisure and spiritual activities, providing caregiving support, implementing culturally tailored interventions, and promoting community engagement.
• These coordinated efforts collectively contributed to emotional resilience and self-regulation among minority older adults.
• Data were analyzed thematically to identify key themes related to mental health, caregiving, and access to health services.
• The study involved focus group discussions with 26 participants from minority highland communities.

Minority older adults in highland areas faced unique challenges affecting mental health and well-being that were exacerbated during the pandemic.

• The study specifically focused on minority or rural highland area populations, who faced distinct challenges compared to mainstream older adult populations.
• Pandemic conditions were identified as exacerbating pre-existing challenges to mental health and well-being.
• The qualitative exploration captured experiences, perceptions, and coping strategies of older adults, their family caregivers, and healthcare providers.
• A holistic, culturally sensitive approach was highlighted as important for supporting vulnerable older populations during public health crises.

Culturally tailored interventions were identified as a key strategy for mental health promotion among minority older adults.

• Culturally appropriate interventions were found to be one of five main coordinated effort strategies.
• The study emphasized the need for a 'holistic, culturally sensitive approach' for supporting vulnerable older populations.
• Cultural appropriateness was identified as essential for developing effective mental health promotion in this population.
• The qualitative approach with focus groups was chosen specifically to explore culturally relevant experiences and perceptions.

Spiritual and leisure activities were identified as important components of mental health promotion strategies for minority older adults.

• Engagement in leisure and spiritual activities was identified as one of the primary coordinated strategies for enhancing well-being.
• These activities were found to contribute to emotional resilience and overall well-being.
• Spiritual activities were recognized as culturally relevant components specific to the minority highland populations studied.
• The finding emerged from thematic analysis of focus group discussions involving 26 participants.