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Dropout from Mental Health Treatment Among Asylum-Seekers in Israel: A Retrospective Chart Study
AbstractDropout from psychiatric treatment and psychotherapy is common among asylum-seekers, even though they are at increased risk of emotional distress and psychiatric disorders. We aimed to define the associations between demographic and clinical variables and dropout among asylum-seekers in Israel. In this retrospective chart review we initially examined 271 files fromGesher (Bridge, in Hebrew), a government psychiatric clinic for asylum-seekers. All cases were considered eligible provided data were sufficient and asylum-seeker status could be ascertained. Of the 101 files included in the analysis, comparisons between ...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - December 5, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

A Brief Report: Effectiveness of a One Time Health Promotion Intervention in Sustaining Knowledge About Cardiovascular Diseases Among Latino/Hispanic Women
Abstract Health promotion programs are effective at reducing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). One-time health promotion programs are effective at increasing immediate knowledge gain about CVDs. It is unknown if such interventions translate into sustained knowledge gain or actual behavior modifications. We s urveyed a group of mostly Latino/Hispanic women who previously participated in aPor Tu Corazon even to determine if knowledge gain were sustained after two years and risk reduction behaviors were implemented. Of 125, participants, 56% returned two years later. There was no difference between the knowledge score of the i...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - December 2, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Effects of COVID-19, Discrimination, and Social Support on Latinx Adult Mental Health
AbstractWe investigated the role of COVID-19 exposure and discrimination on depressive and posttraumatic stress symptoms among Latinx adults residing in the southeastern United States. Survey data were collected from 264 Latinx adults. Using structural equation modeling (SEM) procedures, we estimated a structural model for hypothesized direct and indirect relationships between the risk factors of COVID-19 exposure and discrimination, social support, and two mental health conditions: depression and posttraumatic stress. COVID-19 exposure and discrimination each had a significant and positive relationship with both depressio...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - November 26, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Secondary Traumatic Stress, Depression, and Anxiety Symptoms Among Service Providers Working with Syrian Refugees in Istanbul, Turkey
AbstractThis paper examines the mental health of service providers working with Syrian refugees. Using the Professional Quality of Life framework, we hypothesize greater stress/less support from thework,person,client environment is associated with symptoms of STS, depression, and anxiety. We surveyed a sample of 104 service providers throughout Istanbul late 2018. Multivariable logistic regression examined associations betweenwork (organizational support, caseload, supervision),person (perceived social support),client environment (trauma disclosure, percent Syrian refugees) on STS, depression, and anxiety. We found rates o...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - November 26, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Hispanic Ethnicity, Nativity and the Risk of Stillbirth
The objective of this study was to examine stillbirth risk by nativity and Hispanic ethnicity. We analyzed births and fetal deaths among women of Hispanic origin within gestational ages of 20 –42 weeks from the 2014–2019 Birth and Fetal Death. Foreign-born Hispanic mothers were 8% less likely (HR 0.92, 95% CI 0.90–0.95) to experience stillbirth than their counterparts. Stratified by ethnicity, foreign-born Mexican and Central/South American women had a lower risk of stillbirth (HR 0.85, 95% CI 0.81–0.88 and HR 0.68, 95% CI 0.63–0.75, respectively) while foreign-born Puerto Rican women were more likely to experie...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - November 26, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Barriers to Follow Up Care in the South Asian Immigrant Population at High Risk of Acute Coronary Syndrome at Elmhurst Hospital Center
AbstractWe studied South Asian immigrant patients who did not return to Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) after emergent cardiac catheterization in order to propose interventions to improve follow up care. We identified 74 eligible patients, interviewed 30 about follow up practices, and analyzed findings. Most patients are Bangladeshi and 77% preferred a foreign language. Some were visiting the US during the admission without intent to follow up. Half were dissatisfied with EHC providers, complications, and inadequate care at follow up appointments. Some patients were unaware of scheduled appointments or the necessity of foll...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - November 26, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Assessing Hispanic/Latino and Non-Hispanic White Social Determinants of Obesity Among a Community Sample of Residents in the Rural Southeast US
AbstractEmploying an ecological approach, we sought to identify social determinants of obesity among Hispanics/Latinos and non-Hispanic whites living in the Southeast US. Data on social determinants of obesity (individual, family, community and cultural/contextual) were collected from 217 participants [106 Hispanics/Latinos; 111 non-Hispanic whites]; height and weight  were objectively measured. We compared prevalence of overweight and obese between ethnic groups and BMI values within each group by social determinants. Hispanics had a 1.9-fold increase (OR 1.93, 95% CI: 1.05–3.55) in overweight prevalence compared to n...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - November 26, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Prevalence of Tuberculosis and Mental Disorders Comorbidity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
We examined TB-MD comorbidity prevalence and its impact on TB treatment outcomes as reported in studies set in the United States or in the top five countries of origin (Mexico, the Philippines, India, Vietnam, and China) for non-US –born persons with TB. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, OVID, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Scopus for articles published from database inception through September 2018. Of the 9 studies analyzed, one was set in the United States. The estimated pooled prevalence of comorbid TB-MD from eight non-US studies, wi th 2921 participants, was 34.0% [95% confidence interval (CI) 21.1%–49.5%]. Comorbid TB-MD prev...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - November 26, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Examining the impact of the Cultural Gap Narrative on Family Functioning and Youth Substance Use among the Health Study/Study of latino Youth (HCHS/SOL Youth) population
AbstractThe acculturation gap theory provides a complex illustration of how cultural orientations affect health behaviors among adolescents, by assuming that familial cultural orientation gaps lead to compromised family functioning and children adopting negative health behaviors. This analysis used three methods to conceptualize cultural gaps to examine the relationships between familial cultural orientation gaps and family functioning and substance use susceptibility among the Hispanic Community Children ’s Health Study/Study of Hispanic/Latino Youth population. Results did not support the assumptions behind the accultu...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - November 26, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Cervical Cancer Screening by Refugee Category in a Refugee Health Primary Care Clinic in Calgary, Canada, 2011 –2016
AbstractNewly arrived refugees and refugee claimants experience low cervical cancer screening (CCS) rates in Canada. We investigated CCS at a dedicated refugee clinic. We completed a retrospective cohort study among patients at the Mosaic Refugee Health Clinic in Calgary, Canada, between 2011 and 2016. We investigated CCS offers and completion by refugee category. We then used multivariable logistic regression to estimate the association of CCS screening and refugee category, accounting for sociodemographic and clinical factors. We included 812 refugees. Most were married (71%) and had limited English proficiency (57%). Ov...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - November 26, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Illness Perceptions Mediate the Impact of Depressive Symptoms on Quality of Life Among Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes
AbstractLatinos ’ type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and concurrent depression significantly lower quality of life (QoL). Patients’ beliefs about their diabetes, called illness perceptions (IP), may account for the impact of depression on QoL. Using secondary data, we explored predictive and mediation relationships among I P, depression, and QoL among Mexican American adults with T2DM using hierarchical multiple regression and mediation analyses. Participants (n = 75) were predominately middle-aged, female, most scoring low on depressive-symptoms, who believed that diabetes was a chronic disease with serious conse quences, con...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - November 26, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Acculturation Stress, Age at Immigration, and Employment Status as Predictors of Sleep Among Latinx Immigrants
AbstractSleep is important for physical and mental health. Latinx individuals are thought to experience worse sleep and associated health outcomes, resulting in health disparities. There is a dearth of research on the factors (e.g., employment status, age at immigration) that predict poor sleep among Latinx immigrants. The present study aimed to (1) examine the link between demographic factors, immigration-related factors, and acculturation stress, and sleep, and (2) identify factors that either attenuate or intensify the link between acculturation stress and sleep among Latinx immigrants in the US South, an immigrant-host...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - November 26, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Social Needs and Acculturation as Predictors of Emotional Problems and Perceived Stress Among Latinx Mothers with Low Income
AbstractAssociations between household social needs, acculturation, and emotional health remain understudied, particularly among Latinx mothers. We analyzed baseline survey data from 455 Latinx mothers in a previous study. Using multinomial regression, we examined whether emotional problems and perceived stress were associated with household social needs and acculturation. Almost half the sample reported four or more household social needs. Social needs cumulatively and independently predicted increased odds of frequent emotional problems or perceived stress. Lower acculturation predicted lower odds of frequent emotional p...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - November 24, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Pandemic Through the Lens of Black Barbershops: COVID-19 ’s Impact and Barbers’ Potential Role as Public Health Extenders
We examined the impact of COVID-19 on Black barbershops and their potential role as public health extenders. A 30-item survey was distributed to predominantly Black barbershop owners and barbers across 40 different states/territories in the US between June and October 2020. The survey addressed the impact of COVID-19 on Black barbershops, and barbers ’ interest in engaging in health outreach programs. The majority reported that stay-at-home orders had significant to severe impact on their business; few were prepared for the financial impact and less than half thought they qualified for government assistance. The majority...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - November 22, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The Role of Ethnic Community Social Capital in the Association between Acculturation and Psychological Distress among Older Korean Americans
AbstractGuided by the theories of social capital and stress-buffering, we examined how the association between low acculturation and poor mental health among older immigrants would be modified by social capital in ethnic communities (social cohesion, social engagement, perceived ethnic density, and the quality of social interaction). Using data from the Study of Older Korean Americans (N  = 2,150, Mean age = 73.4), direct and interactive effect models were examined. Lower acculturation was associated with a greater level of psychological distress, and their link was modified by social cohesion (β = .19,p <...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - November 19, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research