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Acculturation and Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors in Young Mexican and Mexican–American Women
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Abstract Little is known about effects of acculturation on disease risk in young Mexican and Mexican–American women living in a border
community. The purpose of this study was to examine relationships between acculturation and features of metabolic syndrome
(MetS) in Mexican and Mexican–American women (n = 60) living in the largest US-Mexico border community. Acculturation was measured by the short acculturation scale for Hispanics
and birthplace. Body composition was measured by Bod Pod and daily physical activity was measured by questionnaire and accelerometer.
Increased acculturation was rel...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - November 12, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Immigration and Weight Gain: Mexican-American Women’s PerspectivesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract There is an urgent need for effective and accessible culturally-sensitive weight-loss interventions for the Mexican-American
population. It is imperative that cultural factors be taken into account when designing weight-loss interventions targeting
this population. As a first step in this direction, this study examined the experiences, concerns, and beliefs regarding diet,
weight and weight loss of Mexican-American immigrant women. Focus groups were conducted with Mexican-American women (n = 25) between the ages of 20 and 63, from the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Major themes identif...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - October 26, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Predictors of HIV Testing Among Latinos in Baltimore CityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract To better understand access to HIV testing and prevention services experienced by Latinos, we evaluated data compiled through
Baltimore City Health Department HIV outreach efforts in 2008. Of 6,443 clients served, Latinos were more likely male, young,
and less-educated than non-Latinos. A greater proportion of Latinos had never been tested for HIV compared to non-Latinos
(63% vs. 20%, P < 0.001). Male gender (AOR 1.58, 95% CI 1.04, 2.44), >8th grade education (AOR 2.4, 95% CI 1.60, 3.60) were associated with
accessing HIV testing in the past. Increasing age, identifying as gay or bis...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - October 14, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Maternal and Congenital Brucellosis in Texas: Changing Travel Patterns and Laboratory ImplicationsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Brucellosis is an uncommon disease in the US, but Texas reports approximately a third of cases. We review the investigation
of a pair of mother-infant cases that were unique in the demographics, the nature of travel exposure and the resulting brucellosis
exposure in a hospital’s delivery suite and laboratory. These cases illustrate the changing nature of travel and the need
to obtain a relevant travel history and adequate laboratory procedures. Clinicians and laboratory workers in Texas need to
understand that brucellosis remains an endemic disease, but that its epidemiology is changing.
Conten...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - October 3, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Lessons Learned from the Application of a Vietnamese Surname List for Survey ResearchEmail this article to a colleague.
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findings from a descriptive analysis of the performance of these lists in identifying Vietnamese. To identify participants
for a survey of Vietnamese women, a surname list (that included names that appear on the VCHPP list and/or Lauderdale list)
was applied to the Seattle telephone book. We analyzed surname data for all addresses in the survey sample, as well as survey
respondents. The VCHPP list identified 4,283 potentially Vietnamese households, and 79% of the households with established
ethnicity were Vietnamese; and the Lauderdale list identified 4,068 potentially Vietnamese households, and 8...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - October 2, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Low Risk Sexual and Drug-Using Behaviors Among Latina Women with AIDS in Los Angeles CountyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Latina women represent nearly half of all females diagnosed with AIDS in Los Angeles County, yet little is known about their
risk behaviors compared to women of other race/ethnicities. Compared to white and African American women with AIDS, Latinas
with AIDS had fewer lifetime male sexual partners (P < .0001); reported fewer sexually transmitted diseases (OR = 0.24; 95% CI: 0.1, 0.5); were less likely to trade sex for drugs/money
(OR = 0.18; 95% CI: 0.07, 0.5); and were less likely to report exposure to HIV via injection drug use (OR = 0.3; 95% CI: 0.09,
0....
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - September 29, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
A Lifetime of Low-Risk Behaviors Among HIV-Positive Latinas in Los AngelesEmail this article to a colleague.
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The objective is to assess the differences in lifetime and current transmission risk behaviors of HIV-positive and HIV-negative
Latinas. In 2005–2006, 214 HIV-positive Latinas were recruited from systems of care and 111 HIV-negative Latina-matched controls
were interviewed in Los Angeles, CA regarding lifetime and recent sexual and drug-taking risk behaviors. Multivariate OLS
regression and logistic regression models were used to assess differences in lifetime and current transmission risk. There
was no significant difference between the two groups with respect to lifetime exposure through injection drug use. HIV-pos...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - September 29, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Accessing Primary Care: HIV+ Caribbean Immigrants in the BronxEmail this article to a colleague.
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This article describes an ecology of health seeking behavior among Bronx residing HIV+ Caribbean immigrants participating
in an arm of a U.S. government-funded multi-site evaluation of peer services in the utilization of HIV primary care. Standardized
repeat measures were administered at baseline and three four-month intervals. Clinical markers were obtained through medical
chart review. Additionally, local data included ethnographic interviews, focus groups, and progress notes. Clinical outcomes
were positive for the 55 subjects, 23 of whom were undocumented. Alienation from family, women’s vulnerability to family v...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - September 29, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Research Participant Recruitment in Hispanic Communities: Lessons LearnedEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Hidden/special populations such as new immigrants are hard-to-reach due to issues such as stigma, discrimination, fear of
immigration authorities, and cultural norms. Such factors can affect the recruitment of participants for behavioral research,
especially research which addresses stigmatizing conditions such as HIV/AIDS. This research involved a qualitative approach
and methods. The study identified contextual factors as well as attitudes, experiences and beliefs affecting HIV risk among
recent Hispanic immigrants in New York. During the course of this research, challenges to participant recruitm...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - September 24, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes Among Female Pakistani Immigrants: The InvaDiab-DEPLAN Study on Pakistani Immigrant Women Living in Oslo, NorwayEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Pakistani immigrants is high. The aim of this study was to provide an update of the
risk of T2D and the metabolic syndrome (MetS) in female Pakistani immigrants living in Oslo, Norway. Female Pakistani immigrants
(n = 198, age 25–63) were interviewed, and data related to T2D, including anthropometric measurements, blood data, heart rate,
and level of physical activity, were determined. Ninety-eight pecentage had body mass index (BMI > 23 kg m−2) and 39% were obese (BMI ≥ 30). Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) was fo...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - September 24, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Josefina J. Card, Julie Solomon, Jacqueline Berman: Tools for Building Culturally Competent HIV Prevention Programs with CD-ROMEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Book ReviewDOI 10.1007/s10903-009-9291-2Authors
Rose M. Colón, Florida International University Department of Health Sciences 11200 S.W. 8th St. HLS I 242 Miami FL 33199 USARobert Malow, Florida International University Department of Health Sciences 11200 S.W. 8th St. HLS I 242 Miami FL 33199 USA
Journal Journal of Immigrant and Minority HealthOnline ISSN 1557-1920Print ISSN 1557-1912 (Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health)
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - September 17, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Indicators of Acculturation Related to Somali Refugee Women’s Birth Outcomes in MinnesotaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract We investigated the effect of indicators of acculturation among Somali refugee women’s birth outcomes. Data were extracted
from medical records of 584 Somali women delivering infants at a Midwestern hospital between 1993 and 2006. Bivariate analyses
measured relationships between independent factors and the dependent variables of gestational age and birthweight. Structural
equation modeling (SEM) determined the fit between factors hypothesized to reflect acculturation and the data. Significant
increases noted over time were substance use/exposure, interpreter use, body mass index, hemoglobin level...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - September 15, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Risk Factors for Obesity and High Blood Pressure in Chinese American Children: Maternal Acculturation and Children’s Food ChoicesEmail this article to a colleague.
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The objective of this study is to explore risk factors associated with overweight and high blood pressure in Chinese American
children. Students and their parents were recruited from Chinese language schools in the San Francisco Bay Area. Data were
collected on 67 children and their mothers, and included children’s weight, height, waist and hip circumferences, blood pressure,
level of physical activity, dietary intake, usual food choice, knowledge about nutrition and physical activity, and self-efficacy
regarding diet and physical activity. Mothers completed questionnaires on demographic data and acculturation. About...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - September 15, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Chau Trinh-Shevrin, Nadia Shilpi Islam, Mariano Jose Rey: Asian American Communities and Health—Context, Research, Policy, and ActionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Book reviewDOI 10.1007/s10903-009-9286-zAuthors
Sean Ransom, Tulane University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Neurology New Orleans LA USA
Journal Journal of Immigrant and Minority HealthOnline ISSN 1557-1920Print ISSN 1557-1912 (Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health)
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - September 3, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Prevalence of HCV Risk Factors in Hispanic-American Sub PopulationsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract To assess the prevalence of HCV risk factors among Hispanic-American subpopulations in Philadelphia. Patients from four primary
care practices in Philadelphia were enrolled. Demographics and HCV risk factors were ascertained using a self-administered
questionnaire. Five hundred and three patients who identified themselves as Hispanic or Latino were included in the study.
Approximately half were born in Puerto Rico or mainland US and the remaining participants were born in 19 other countries.
One quarter or less of individuals born in these countries reported having a HCV risk factor. In comparison, ...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - September 3, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Negative Acculturation in Sleep Duration Among Mexican Immigrants and Mexican AmericansEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Negative acculturation, the increase in high-risk profiles as immigrants live longer in the U.S., is found for a range of
health behaviors and outcomes among Latino populations. Yet it has never been explored with regard to sleep duration. Using
the National Health Interview Survey, we investigate Mexican immigrant and U.S.-born Mexican-American sleep durations. U.S.-born
Mexican Americans are around 40% (P < 0.05) more likely to be short sleepers than Mexican immigrants after adjusting for demographic characteristics. These relationships
are attenuated with the addition of health behav...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - September 3, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Barriers to Outdoor Physical Activity in Wintertime Among Somali YouthEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study revealed many of the underlying beliefs, barriers and cultural issues
that impact Somali families’ intention to be active and ability to be active outdoors in winter. These findings can be used
to generate research hypotheses and public health interventions regarding outdoor physical activity among Somali youth.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ORIGINAL PAPERDOI 10.1007/s10903-009-9287-yAuthors
Elizabeth Rothe, Maine Medical Center 272 Congress St Portland ME 04101 USAChristina Holt, Maine Medical Center 272 Congress St Portland ME 04101 USACeline Kuhn, Maine Medical Center 272 Congress St Portland ...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - September 3, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Associations Between Stressful Events and Self-Reported Mental Health Problems Among Non-Western Immigrants in DenmarkEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The aim of the present paper is to investigate the relationships of stressful events with self-reported mental health problems
in the general population, comparing non-western immigrants with Danish nationals. 11.500 individuals aged 18–64 years from
eight ethnic groups were invited to participate in a bilingual telephone survey on health among ethnic minorities in Denmark
in 2007. Overall response rate is 52.1%. 3.997 individuals were selected for the present study. Self-reported mental health
problems is twice as high among immigrants from Ex-Yugoslavia (24.6%), Iraq (30.2%) Iran (20.5%), L...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - August 20, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Diabetes Prevalence by Length of Residence Among US ImmigrantsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Although at arrival, US immigrants have a lower prevalence of overweight compared to native born individuals, prevalence increases
with increased length of residence. It is unknown whether length of residence similarly affects diabetes. Data on adults aged
18–74 years from the National Health Interview Survey were pooled from 1997 to 2005 (n = 33,499). Diabetes prevalence by length of residence was estimated by multivariable logistic regression. Diabetes prevalence
was higher with increased length of residence in the US, independent of age and body mass index (<5 years reside...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - August 17, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Availability and Accuracy of Medical Record Information on Language Usage of Cancer Patients from a Multi-Ethnic PopulationEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study evaluated the availability and accuracy of medical records information
on language for 1,664 cancer patients likely to have poor English proficiency. Accuracy was assessed by comparison to language
obtained from interview-based research studies. For patients diagnosed at facilities where information on language was not
abstracted electronically, 81.6% had language information in their medical records, most often in admissions documents. For
all 37 hospitals, agreement between medical records and interview language was 79.3% overall and was greater for those speaking
English than another language. Language i...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - August 14, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Undocumented Migrants in Canada: A Scope Literature Review on Health, Access to Services, and Working ConditionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract It is estimated that there are 30–40 million undocumented workers worldwide. Although undocumented migration has become an
issue of high international relevance, it has been strikingly understudied in Canada, especially with respect to its impact
on health. The purpose of this study is to explore the concept of undocumentedness in Canada through a scoping review of peer-reviewed
and grey literature written in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish between 2002 and 2008. The specific aims are to: (i)
summarize and disseminate current academic and community-based findings on the health, service acc...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - August 5, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Does Access to Care Still Affect Health Care Utilization by Immigrants? Testing of an Empirical Explanatory Model of Health Care Utilization by Korean American Immigrants with High Blood PressureEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Despite well-known benefits of health care utilization for the effective management of chronic diseases, the underlying mechanism
of understanding health care utilization in ethnic minority population has not been systematically explored. The purpose of
this paper is to examine the predictive ability of a health care utilization model by analyzing the interplay between predisposing,
enabling, and need factors. The sample consisted of hypertensive Korean American immigrants (KAIs) 40–64 years of age who
participated in a self-help intervention for high blood pressure care (SHIP-HBP). Using str...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - August 2, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Interview Language: A Proxy Measure for Acculturation Among Asian Americans in a Population-Based SurveyEmail this article to a colleague.
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We examined health status and access to care among Asian Americans by the following acculturation indicators: nativity, percent
lifetime in the US, self-rated English proficiency, and interview language, to assess whether any measure better distinguishes
acculturation. Data from the 2003 California Health Interview Survey were used to study the sample of 4,170 US-born and foreign-born
Asians by acculturation indicators. We performed t-tests to compare differences in demographics, health status and behaviors, and access to care between the foreign-born and
US-born Asians, and between various classifications within forei...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - July 28, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Factors Associated with Breast Cancer Screening in Asian Indian Women in Metro-DetroitEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Few studies have examined social factors related to breast cancer screening in Asian Indian women in the Midwestern US. This cross-sectional, community-based survey utilized constructs of the Health Belief Model to examine factors associated
with breast cancer screening among Asian Indian women in metropolitan Detroit, Michigan. Of the 160 participants, 63.8% reported
receiving both a clinical breast exam and mammogram within the past 2 years. Women were more likely to screen for breast cancer
if they had a college education, lived in the US for more years, perceived that breast cancer screening...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - July 25, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Disparities in Patient Satisfaction Among Hispanics: The Role of Language PreferenceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Hispanic and Spanish-speaking patients experience lower satisfaction with their health care when compared to whites and English
speakers. We attempt to clarify the relationship between language preference and patient satisfaction in Hispanics. Study
participants were Hispanic patients recruited from two clinics that serve an exclusively Hispanic population. We compared
baseline levels of patient satisfaction among English-speaking, Spanish-speaking, and bilingual participants. Multivariate
linear regression was used to model the effect of language preference on patient satisfaction. Baseline compari...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - July 24, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Understanding the Barriers and Facilitators of Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Low Income Immigrant HispanicsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates are low among Hispanics; thus understanding screening barriers and facilitators is
essential. A survey, based on blended health promotion theories, was conducted with low income, mostly immigrant, Hispanics
at community based organizations and health clinics in New York City. Correlates of undergoing colonoscopy screening were
examined. Four hundred men (28%) and women were interviewed. Older age, longer US residence, having a regular health care
provider and provider recommendation predicted colonoscopy receipt (P values <0.01). Greater fear and worry conc...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - July 23, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
English Language Use, Health and Mortality in Older Mexican AmericansEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The purpose of this study is to determine if English language use is associated with smoking, diabetes, hypertension, limitations
in Activities of Daily Living (ADL), and 12-year mortality in older Mexican Americans. Using data from a cohort of 3,050 Mexican
Americans aged 65 years and older, we examined prevalence of 4 health indicators and survival over 12 years of follow-up by
English language use. English language use is associated with increased odds of hypertension in men, independent of nativity
and sociodemographic control variables. Among women, English language use is associated ...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - July 23, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Patterns of Death in the First and Second Generation Immigrants from Selected Middle Eastern Countries in CaliforniaEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study aims to describe the mortality patterns of ME immigrants by origin,
acculturation, and generation. Death certificates issued from 1997 through 2004 were used to calculate, for Middle Eastern
immigrants, the proportional odds ratios (POR) for major causes of death, with comparison to non-Hispanic Whites born in the
US to US-born parents. First generation immigrants had higher odds for colorectal cancers, diabetes, and diseases of the heart,
while their odds for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and suicide were lower. Men had higher odds for all cancers
combined, cancers of the lymphatics, and pan...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - July 23, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
The Influence of Patriarchal Behavior on Birth Control Access and Use Among Recent Hispanic ImmigrantsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract It is commonly assumed that Hispanic immigrants in the United States subscribe to a patriarchal ideology that keeps women
subordinated to men, often through violence and exploitative reproductive behaviors. If this assumption is true, we might
expect to find that in the Hispanic culture patriarchal males control decision-making about access to and use of birth control.
Structured interviews of 100 Hispanic men and 100 Hispanic women who were recent immigrants to a Midwest community were conducted
to examine this assumption. Results did not support this assumption among this study population. We foun...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - July 22, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Undocumented Migrants in Switzerland: Geographical Origin Versus Legal Status as Risk Factor for TuberculosisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Undocumented migrants, meaning migrants without a legal residency permit, come to Geneva from countries with high tuberculosis
(TB) incidence. We estimate here whether being undocumented is a determinant of TB, independently of origin. Cross-sectional
study including undocumented migrants in a TB screening program in 2002; results were compared to 12,904 age and frequency
matched participants in a general TB screening program conducted at various workplaces in Geneva, Switzerland from 1992 to
2002. A total of 206 undocumented migrants (36% male, 64% female, mean age 37.8 years (SD 11.8), 82.5% from ...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - July 7, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Unhealthy Partnerships: The Tobacco Industry and African American and Latino Labor OrganizationsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The tobacco industry in the 1980s began to form relationships with outside groups for assistance on key policy issues due
to its own poor credibility in the policy arena. This strategy allowed the industry to advance its own interests while seeming
to match the agendas of very different organizations. Between 1988 and 1998, the tobacco industry developed coalitions with
the A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI), representing African American trade unionists, and the Labor Coalition on Latin American
Advancement (LCLAA), representing Latino trade unionists. APRI and LCLAA each adopted resolutions suppo...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - July 6, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Race, Immigrant Status, and Cancer Among Women in the United StatesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Research on the incidence of cancer among the immigrant population has tended to be of quite a limited scope. We investigate
whether immigrant women in the US are less likely to have been recently diagnosed with cancer, and what factors might help
to explain any differences identified. We estimate multivariate Logistic regression models to identify the determinants of
a diagnosis within the last 3 years of any cancer, of breast cancer and of cervical cancer as well as the use of cancer screening
by US women, using self-reported information on cancer diagnosis from consecutive waves of the US Na...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - June 12, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Expanding the Universe of Universal Coverage: The Population Health Argument for Increasing Coverage for ImmigrantsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract As the US recession deepens, furthering the debate about healthcare reform is now even more important than ever. Few plans
aimed at facilitating universal coverage make any mention of increasing access for uninsured non-citizens living in the US,
many of whom are legally restricted from certain types of coverage. We conducted a critical review of the public health literature
concerning the health status and access to health services among immigrant populations in the US. Using examples from infectious
and chronic disease epidemiology, we argue that access to health services is at the intersection of...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - June 12, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Knowledge of Tobacco Control Policies Among U.S. Southeast AsiansEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Some of the highest smoking rates in the U.S. have been reported among Southeast Asians. The largest numbers of Southeast
Asians reside in California. While California has a comprehensive and generally effective tobacco control program, it is unclear
how immigrant groups learn of this public health effort. In a study of tobacco norms and practices among two generations of
Southeast Asians we collected qualitative data on respondents’ knowledge and awareness of tobacco control policies. Data were
collected through in-person interviews with 164 respondents aged 15–87, evenly divided by smoking sta...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - June 4, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Should We Rely only on Physician-Diagnosed Arthritis?Email this article to a colleague.
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This study is based on a recently completed survey of 588 Latinos interviewed, using a convenience sampling approach. Of the
576 Latinos with chronic joint pain, 45% were physician-diagnosed with arthritis. For all age groups, using the chi-square
test, we found no differences between the two groups in terms of over-the-counter drug use, application of home therapies,
use of vitamins, and self-assessed health status. Physician-diagnosed participants were more likely to have health insurance,
to have seen a health professional, to use prescription drugs, and to have co-morbid conditions. Eliminating the question
about ...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - June 4, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
An Unusual Clinical Presentation of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in a Sudanese RefugeeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Some anxiety disorders may present with signs and symptoms that may linger many years after the stress-inducer events and
threat has passed. A case of posttraumatic stress disorder is presented in this report of a Sudanese refugee presenting with
chronic abdominal and lower back pain. PTSD in refugees may present with typical or atypical manifestations such as chronic
pain syndromes. Therefore, the identification by medical providers of the spectrum of signs and symptoms compatible with PTSD
is critical. We suggest that the diagnosis of PTSD requires a culture-based approach in the clinical history-...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 31, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Predictors of Obesity in Latino Children: Acculturation as a Moderator of the Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Body Mass Index PercentileEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract As Latino children acculturate to the United States, they are at risk for excess weight gain. Existing literature suggests
that higher levels of food insecurity may predict obesity, but the role of acculturation is not well understood. Latino children
ages 2–17 of both immigrant and non-immigrant parents (n = 63) were recruited from a primary care clinic serving low income families. Child anthropometric measures, and parent acculturation
and food insecurity measures were collected via self-administered questionnaires. Over 63% of the patients were either overweight
or obese according to ...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 27, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in First and Second Generation Mexican-AmericansEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study examines the cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk profiles of first generation (FG) and second generation (SG) Mexican-Americans
(MA) in two large national studies––the Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Study (HHANES) (1982–1984) and the National
Health and Examination Study (NHANES) (1999–2004). The main outcome measures were five individual risk indicators of CVD (total
cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and smoking) and a composite measure (the Framingham Risk Score [FRS]).
The analyses included cross-survey (pseudocohort) and within-survey (cross-sectional) comparisons. In...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 24, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
The Postpartum Depression Screening Scale-Spanish Version: Examining the Psychometric Properties and Prevalence of Risk for Postpartum DepressionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The Postpartum Depression Screening Scale (PDSS) has been recently used to assess postpartum depression (PPD) in ethnic minority
women, including Spanish-speaking Latinas from predominantly Mexico and Puerto Rico. Given the heterogeneity in the countries
of origin for Spanish-speaking immigrants to the U.S., this study examined the psychometric properties and prevalence of PPD
risk of the Spanish version of the PDSS in a sample of Latina immigrant mothers from predominantly El Salvador and other Central
American countries. One hundred and 55 Latina immigrants (El Salvador: n = 91, Other Ce...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 18, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Housing Environments and Child Health Conditions Among Recent Mexican Immigrant Families: A Population-Based StudyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The influx of immigrants to urban areas throughout the United States has raised concerns about accessibility of safe, affordable
housing and the health consequences of poor-quality housing, particularly among immigrant children. We conducted a population-based
study of home environmental conditions among recently immigrated Mexican families (weighted n = 473), generally of low socioeconomic status, and the health conditions of their children, in an urban industrial area north
of Denver, Colorado. The majority of recent immigrants had low socioeconomic status; virtually all had household inc...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 18, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
A Descriptive Study on Immigrant Workers in the Elderly Care SectorEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract The present descriptive study seeks to explore the differences in terms of psychosocial work characteristics and health &
well-being indicators among Danes, Western and Non-western immigrants working in the elderly care sector; and to identify
differences in the association patterns between these psychosocial work characteristics and health & well-being across these
three groups. The study was based on a large-scale survey of the elderly care sector in Denmark with 78% response rate. Results
show that Non-western immigrants had more depression symptoms, poorer quality of sleep and more client-relate...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 16, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Nonparametric Spirometry Reference Values for Hispanic AmericansEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Recent literature sites ethnic origin as a major factor in developing pulmonary function reference values. Extensive studies
established reference values for European and African Americans, but not for Hispanic Americans. The Third National Health
and Nutrition Examination Survey defines Hispanic as individuals of Spanish speaking cultures. While no group was excluded
from the target population, sample size requirements only allowed inclusion of individuals who identified themselves as Mexican
Americans. This research constructs nonparametric reference value confidence intervals for Hispanic America...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 14, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Examining Alternative Measures of Social Disadvantage Among Asian Americans: The Relevance of Economic Opportunity, Subjective Social Status, and Financial Strain for HealthEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Socioeconomic position is often operationalized as education, occupation, and income. However, these measures may not fully
capture the process of socioeconomic disadvantage that may be related to morbidity. Economic opportunity, subjective social
status, and financial strain may also place individuals at risk for poor health outcomes. Data come from the Asian subsample
of the 2003 National Latino and Asian American Study (n = 2095). Regression models were used to examine the associations between economic opportunity, subjective social status,
and financial strain and the outcomes of self-...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 12, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Anthropometric and Lifestyle Associations of Bone Mass in Healthy Pre-Menopausal Mexican and Asian American WomenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Few studies have established the lifestyle predictors of peak bone mineral density (BMD) in Mexican-American (MA) and Asian-American
(AA) women. Pre-menopausal MA (n = 48) and AA (n = 58) women aged 30–45 years old were tested for BMD, body composition, aerobic fitness, and muscle function. Socio-demographic
characteristics, health status, prevalence of osteoporosis risk factors, physical activity, and diet were determined via questionnaire.
Pearson’s correlations and multiple linear regressions were used to test the associations between various osteoporosis risk
factors...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 10, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Persistent Disparities in Pap Test Use: Assessments and Predictions for Asian Women in the U.S., 1982–2010Email this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Disparities in cancer screening among U.S. women are well documented. However, little is known about Pap test use by Asian
women living in the U.S. Data for women, ages 18 and older, living in the U.S. were obtained from National Health Interview
Survey (NHIS) files from 1982 to 2005. Outcomes were ever having a Pap test and having a Pap test within the preceding 3 years.
Pap test prevalence trends were estimated by race and ethnicity and for Asian subgroups. Fractional logit models were used
to predict Pap test use in 2010. Although the rate of having a Pap test within the preceding 3 years increas...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 5, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Severe Malaria in Immigrant Population: A Retrospective ReviewEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Imported malaria continues to be an increasing medical challenge in the US. A significant proportion of imported malaria occurs
in foreign born immigrants visiting their native countries and do not take prophylaxis for malaria mostly due to a misconception
of being immune to malaria. The purpose of this study is to review epidemiology, clinical presentation, rate of prophylaxis
and delineate the rate of severe malaria in a community hospital with largely immigrant population. Retrospective chart review
of forty patients diagnosed with malaria from 1997 to 2007 at a 673 bed teaching hospital in Newar...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 3, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Detection of Depression with Different Interpreting Methods Among Chinese and Latino Primary Care Patients: A Randomized Controlled TrialEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Language barriers may contribute to the under-detection of depression in Latinos and Asians. A total of 782 English, Spanish,
and Chinese-speaking primary care patients were enrolled in a randomized controlled trial. Language discordant patients were
randomized to Remote Simultaneous Medical Interpreting (RSMI) or usual and customary (U&C) interpreting. The Beck Depression
Inventory-Fast Screen (BDI-FS) was administered. Patients were tracked for 1 year. A total of 462 patients completed the BDI-FS.
Thirty-three percent had a positive (≥4) screen. Twenty-seven percent of BDI-FS positive patients w...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 1, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Self Care and Health-Seeking Behavior of Migrant FarmworkersEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract There are an estimated three million migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) in the United States. In addition to the inherent
dangers of farm work, numerous factors place MSFW at even greater risk for work-related injuries. Little is known about how
MSFW care for work-related injuries, and how the decision to seek professional care is made. A prospective survey using face-to-face
structured interviews was used to explore the type and frequency of occupational injuries as well as self-care and health-care
seeking practices of MSFW. Musculoskeletal injuries were the most commonly reported injuries, f...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - April 24, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Comparing Two Approaches to Acquiring HIV-Risk Data from Puerto Rican Women with Severe Mental IllnessEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract Renewed interest has been expressed by researchers in mixed-method assessment that employs both quantitative and qualitative
techniques in an expansive style that utilizes a variety of tactics to address research questions. Participants consisted
of Puerto Rican women with severe mental illness living in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The women were shadowed over a 2-year period
to observe and verify behaviors that were self-reported using standardized instruments in semi-structured interviews. Concurrent
criterion-related validity was employed to determine the extent of the correlation between responses ob...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - April 17, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
Assess the Effects of Culturally Relevant Intervention on Breast Cancer Knowledge, Beliefs, and Mammography Use Among Korean American WomenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Abstract A pre-post test, two-group study was conducted to examine the effects of a culturally competent targeted intervention titled
GO EARLY Save Your Life on the breast cancer and early screening-related knowledge and beliefs and mammography use among 180
Korean American (KA) women aged 40 years or older who had not had mammograms within the past 12 months. The intervention group
received an interactive education session focused on breast cancer, early screening guidelines, and beliefs (breast cancer-related
and Korean cultural beliefs). The control group received no education. There was no stat...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - April 17, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health Source Type: journals
