Korean Immigrant Motherhood: Child-Rearing and Child Weight
Health problems among immigrant children may persist not only throughout childhood but also into adulthood. The purpose of this study was to elicit information about Korean immigrant mothers' experiences with parenting, immigration, and raising their children in the United States. Four focus group interviews were conducted in the Chicago metropolitan area. Content analysis showed that Korean immigrant mothers practice intensive parenting and worry about it. They described the strategies they use to raise healthy children. Culturally appropriate intervention programs are needed to reduce stress, encourage a healthy lifestyl...
Source: Family and Community Health - December 1, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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Source: Family and Community Health - December 1, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Foreword Source Type: research
Awareness, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Coronavirus Pandemic Among Public in Saudi Arabia
New cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) were reported in Gulf countries in 2014, and to date, it has reportedly infected 837 people and killed 291 globally. Awareness of an individual's knowledge and being able to predict his or her behavior is crucial when evaluating clinical preparedness for pandemics with a highly pathogenic virus. The aim of this study was to identify awareness, attitudes, and practices related to MERS-CoV among the public in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study of 1147 adult subjects recruited from various shopping malls in Riyadh was conducted. All the subjects were inte...
Source: Family and Community Health - August 26, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Special Article Source Type: research
Examining Place As a Social Determinant of Health: Association Between Diabetes and US Geographic Region Among Non-Hispanic Whites and a Diverse Group of Hispanic/Latino Men
In this study, we examined the association between place and diabetes in white and Hispanic/Latino men and found that place and the number of years in the United States are important social determinants of health. Our findings provide implications for a nuanced perspective by highlighting the importance of examining social determinants of health to identify tailored interventions to address disparities in diabetes for diverse groups of Hispanic/Latino men. (Source: Family and Community Health)
Source: Family and Community Health - August 26, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Men's Health: Examining Psychosocial Mechanisms
This study uses data from the Health and Retirement Study and an approach informed by the Biopsychosocial Model of Racism as a Stressor to examine the extent to which socioeconomic status, stressors, discrimination, and neighborhood conditions are mechanisms underlying racial/ethnic disparities in functional limitations among men. Results reveal that racial/ethnic differences in socioeconomic status, stressors, discrimination, and neighborhood conditions—individually and collectively—account for a substantial proportion of racial/ethnic disparities in functional limitations. Findings suggest that the social determinant...
Source: Family and Community Health - August 26, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Race, Social and Environmental Conditions, and Health Behaviors in Men
Although understanding race differences in health behaviors among men is an important step in reducing disparities in leading causes of death in the United States, progress has been stifled when using national data because of the confounding of race, socioeconomic status, and residential segregation. The purpose of this study is to examine the nature of disparities in health behaviors among African American and white men in the Exploring Health Disparities in Integrated Communities Study-Southwest Baltimore, which was conducted in a racially integrated neighborhood of Baltimore to data from the 2003 National Health Intervi...
Source: Family and Community Health - August 26, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The Interdependence of African American Men's Definitions of Manhood and Health
In this article, we explore themes that cut across how 24- to 77-year-old African American men define manhood and health. Utilizing a thematic approach, we analyzed data from 9 focus groups (N = 73). We found that manhood and health were relational constructs that are interrelated in men's minds and experiences. Manhood and health were defined by the characteristics men embody, the behaviors men engage in, and the goals and values men had to positively influence their families and communities. Thus, manhood and health are interdependent constructs and their interrelationship should be considered in efforts to promote Afric...
Source: Family and Community Health - August 26, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Social Determinants of Men's Health Disparities
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Source: Family and Community Health - August 26, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Foreword Source Type: research
Group Attachment-Based Intervention: Trauma-Informed Care for Families With Adverse Childhood Experiences
This article outlines the main premises of an innovative trauma-informed intervention, group attachment–based intervention, specifically developed to target vulnerable families with infants and toddlers, living in one of the poorest urban counties in the nation. It also reports on the trauma-relevant characteristics of 60 families entering a clinical trial to study the effectiveness of Group Attachment–Based Intervention. Initial survey results revealed high levels of neglect, abuse, and household dysfunction in mothers' histories (77% reported ≥4 adverse childhood experiences, with more than 90% reporting 2 or more ...
Source: Family and Community Health - May 29, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Assessing the Feasibility of Providing a Parenting Intervention for War-Affected Families in Northern Uganda
This study utilized questionnaires and semi-structured interviews completed by mothers and a focal child pre- and post-intervention. Results indicated that mothers found the intervention acceptable to their families and culture and showed promise for Enhancing Family Connection's efficacy in changing parenting behaviors. This study supports continued development of this intervention. (Source: Family and Community Health)
Source: Family and Community Health - May 29, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Theories and Assumptions That Inform Trauma-Specific Interventions for Incarcerated Women
The field of interventional outcomes research in programs designed to treat trauma in correctionally involved women involves contributions from researchers in a variety of disciplines. In this review, we asked how recent interventional studies addressed 3 theoretical touchstones—relational cultural theory, trauma theory, and addiction theory. We found that few outcomes studies engaged theory directly on any of these points and concluded that the opportunity for field-defining debate may risk getting lost in a quest for numbers or outcomes. We recommended that researchers more explicitly position their work, especially wi...
Source: Family and Community Health - May 29, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Screening and Intervening: Evaluating a Training Program on Intimate Partner Violence and Reproductive Coercion for Family Planning and Home Visiting Providers
This study sought to assess the effectiveness of trainings, provider facility with Project Connect tools, and areas for improvement in a pilot state. Results indicated that providers found training useful, and those in supervisory roles particularly appreciated the universal tools and skill set given to participants. Providing these tools supports the provision of trauma-informed care. Areas for improvement included increased emphasis on initiating screening, enhancing training for different types of providers, and developing follow-up training. (Source: Family and Community Health)
Source: Family and Community Health - May 29, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Trauma Informed Care in Medicine: Current Knowledge and Future Research Directions
Traumatic events (including sexual abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, and combat trauma) are associated with long-term physical and psychological effects. These events may influence patients' health care experiences and engagement in preventative care. Although the term trauma-informed care (TIC) is widely used, it is not well understood how to apply this concept in daily health care practice. On the basis of a synthesis of a review of the literature, the TIC pyramid is a conceptual and operational framework that can help physicians translate TIC principles into interactions with patients. Implications for clinical pra...
Source: Family and Community Health - May 29, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Accessibility and Responsiveness Review Tool: Community Agency Capacity to Respond to Survivors With Disabilities
For persons with disabilities who have experienced trauma in the forms of abuse and violence, options for accessible and trauma-informed services are often limited. Using a self-assessment and planning process, disability service providers and victim/survivor service providers are able to strategize ways of addressing the needs of survivors with disabilities. The Accessibility and Responsiveness Review Tool (Review Tool) incorporates the principles of universal design and trauma-informed practices into an agency-wide discussion tool leading to increases in knowledge, reduction in barriers, and overall improved programs for...
Source: Family and Community Health - May 29, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Trauma Informed Interventions Across the Life Span
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Source: Family and Community Health - May 29, 2015 Category: Primary Care Tags: Foreword Source Type: research
