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Association of Area-Based Socioeconomic Measures with Tuberculosis Incidence in California
AbstractWe assessed the association of area-based socio-economic status (SES) measures with tuberculosis (TB) incidence in California. We used TB disease data for 2012 –2016 (n = 9901), population estimates, and SES measures to calculate incidence rates, rate ratios, and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) by SES and birth country. SES was measured by census tract and was categorized by quartiles for education, crowding, and the California Healthy Places Index (HPI)and by specific cutoffs for poverty. The lowest SES areas defined by education, crowding, poverty, and HPI had 39%, 40%, 41%, and 33% of TB cases respective...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia Among Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Australia: A Systematic Review
AbstractWhile the prevalence of non-communicable disease risk factors is understood to be higher among migrants than for people born in host nations, little is known about the dementia risk profile of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. This systematic review examines published literature to understand what is currently reported about 12 identified modifiable risk factors for dementia among migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers residing in Australia. Three literature databases (PubMed/CINAHL/MEDLINE) were systematically searched to find articles reporting excessive alcohol consumption, traumatic brain injury, air pollu...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Psychiatric Admission Among Migrants Before and During Pandemic: a Retrospective Study in Acute Psychiatric Ward in Bologna, Italy
AbstractPrevious evidence showed significant discrepancies in psychiatric services utilization between migrants and reference populations. Our study aims were to evaluate incidence and characteristics of psychiatric hospitalizations of migrant patients compared with reference populations and to assess how the COVID-19 pandemic affected admissions. All patients admitted to the psychiatric ward"SPDC-Malpighi" of the Bologna Mental Health Department from 01/01/2018 to 31/12/2020 were included. Differences in sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were tested by migrant status. Incidence rate ratios of hospita...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Single-Centre Retrospective Cohort Study of Demographic Characteristics and Perinatal Outcomes in Pregnant Refugee Patients in Toronto, Canada
AbstractPregnant refugee patients are especially vulnerable to adverse perinatal outcomes. Detailed characterization of this heterogenous population will identify risk factors and thus guide contextualized initiatives for improved patient care. A retrospective cohort study of obstetrical refugee patients at a tertiary-care hospital in Toronto, Ontario. Of 196 pregnant refugees, 48% were fluent English speaking, 57% had poor social support, and 42% lived in a shelter. Eighty-seven percent started prenatal care after the first trimester, which was associated with delivery of a large-for-gestational-age infant (p = 0.043)...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Evaluation of Perinatal and Neonatal Outcomes of Syrian Refugees Compared to Turkish Population: A Snapshot During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusion: Despite poorer antenatal care during the COVID-19 pandemic, Syrian refugee pregnant women had similar perinatal and neonatal outcomes compared with the Turkish pregnant population. (Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health)
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Asian Americans: Perspectives on the Role of Acculturation in Cardiovascular Diseases Health Disparities
AbstractThe growing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in the United States (US) has disproportionately affected minority populations more than their white counterparts. A population that is often overlooked is the Asian American population, particularly Southeastern Asian immigrants. Despite having relatively favorable socioeconomic indicators compared to the general US population, Asian Americans, specifically Southeast Asian individuals, face a significant burden of traditional cardiovascular risk factors and are considered a high cardiovascular disease risk group. In addition, most studies have aggregated Asian popu...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

What is the Impact of Human Trafficking on the Biopsychosocial Health of Victims: A Systematic Review
AbstractThe health consequences of human trafficking have been poorly researched compared to other aspects of this crime. A systematic review was carried out to study health from a broader perspective, beyond psychophysical symptoms, to understand the global impact of human trafficking on sexual, social, physical, and psychological health. The search identified many studies focused on the violence of sex trafficking in female samples. This work leads us to conclude that social health is an important dimension of the well-being of trafficking victims. More studies are needed on aspects of social health, especially regarding...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Acculturative Stress and Self-rated Health among Hispanic Emerging Adults: Examining the Moderating Effects of the Social Environment and Social Support
This study highlights the importance of accounting for community of settlement when examining associations between acculturative stress and health-related outcomes. A finding that may have implications for interventions is that social support may help to counterac t the effects of acculturative stress. (Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health)
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Perceived Anti-Immigrant Climate, Health Care Discrimination, and Satisfaction with Care Among US Latino Adults
AbstractA growing body of evidence has documented the effects of discrimination among Latinos. However, little is known about the impacts a noxious sociopolitical climate can have on their health and health care outcomes. The present study explored the associations between perceived anti-immigrant climate, health care discrimination, and satisfaction with care among US Latino adults. We used data from the 2015 Latino National Health and Immigration Survey (n  = 1,284), a nationally representative sample of US Latino adults (ages 18 and older). Key predictors included living in a state whose policies are unfavorable tow...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Mental Health Stigma Among Spanish-Speaking Latinos in Baltimore, Maryland
AbstractTo assess mental health-related stigma in an emerging Latino immigrant community and explore demographic characteristics associated with stigma. We surveyed 367 Spanish-speaking Latino adults recruited at community-based venues in Baltimore, Maryland. The survey included sociodemographic questions, the Depression Knowledge Measure, Personal Stigma Scale, and the Stigma Concerns about Mental Health Care (SCMHC) assessment. Multiple regression models examining associations between personal stigma and stigma concerns about mental health care, respectively, were constructed using variables that were statistically signi...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 22, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Migrants from Low-Income Countries have Higher Heat-Health Risk Profiles Compared to Native Workers in Agriculture
AbstractThe present observational study was conducted to uncover potential differences in the risk of experiencing high occupational heat strain during agriculture work between migrants and their native coworkers, as well as to elucidate the factors that may contribute to such differences. The study took place over the period from 2016 through 2019 and involved monitoring 124 experienced and acclimatized individuals from high-income (HICs), upper-middle-income (UMICs), as well as lower-middle- and low-income (LMICs) countries. Baseline self-reported data for age, body stature, and body mass were collected at the start of t...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Culturally Tailored Strategies for Prenatal Physical Activity for South Asian Women: A Scoping Review
AbstractLow levels of physical activity (PA) are reported in South Asian pregnant women. This scoping review summarizes culturally tailored strategies in prenatal PA studies for South Asian women and identifies barriers and facilitators. A search strategy was developed with the keywords “Physical Activity” AND Pregnant AND “South Asian” and was carried out on Medline, SportDiscus, EMBASE, Web of Science and Proquest Theses and Dissertations. Primary research studies were included. Forty-six studies were included of which 40 were from South Asian countries. No interventions were identified outside of South Asian cou...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Mental Health of Brazilian Immigrant Women: The Role of Discrimination, Social Support, and Community Strengths
AbstractLittle is known about the mental health status of Brazilians living in the U.S. We assessed the prevalence and correlates of depression to guide the development of culturally relevant community-based mental health interventions. An online survey was conducted between July and August 2020 among a sample of Brazilian women living in the U.S. (age 18 and over, born in Brazil, English or Portuguese speaking) recruited through Brazilian social media pages and community organizations. The survey assessed depression using the Center for Epidemiological Study Depression Scale (CES-D-10), the Everyday Discrimination Scale (...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Correction: The Relationship Between Nature and Immigrants ’ Integration, Wellbeing and Physical Activity: A Scoping Review
(Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health)
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - May 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Coloniality and Ethnic Variation in Psychological Distress Among US Latinx Immigrants
AbstractTo address ethnic variation and potential cross-cultural measurement error in diagnostic criteria, this study extends on the racialized ethnicities framework to examine how Latinxs ’ self-reported psychological distress differ among ethnic groups. Utilizing data from the National Health Interview Survey, logistic regression models and partial proportional odds models assessed differences in likelihood of self-reporting frequent anxiety, depression, and psychological distress among Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican, and Central and South American immigrants. Membership in Caribbean Latinx ethnic groups, and ...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - April 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research