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Breast Cancer Knowledge and Mammography Use Among Asian American Women Aged 40 and Older: Using the Transtheoretical Model Approach
AbstractMammography screening rates remain low among Asian American women (AAW). The aims of our study were to: (a) assess breast cancer knowledge and mammography screening behaviors, and (b) identify the factors related to the transtheoretical model (TTM) stages of change in relation to mammography utilization among AAW aged 40 and older. Using a cross-sectional design, a convenience sample of 714 AAW completed a structured questionnaire in 2021. Participants demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge regarding breast cancer and mammography. Only 34.2% of the participants reported obtaining regular mammograms. The ordinal...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - August 9, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Impact of English Proficiency on Health Literacy in Older Korean Immigrants: Mediating Effects of Social Support and Acculturation
This study aims to find the mediating effect of social support and acculturation between LEP and PHL by conceptualizing social support and acculturation as an organizational health literacy strategy. Data from 244 older Korean immigrants living in the states of Alabama and Georgia, USA, were used to conduct the study. Korean version of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), East Asian Acculturation Measure (EAAM), and Health Literacy Survey-12 Questionnaires (HLS-Q12) were used to measure the variables. The path analysis was conducted to find the serial mediation effects of social support and accul...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - August 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Long-Term Disability Outcomes for Migrants (and Non-migrants) 12 Years Post-injury: Results from the Prospective Outcomes of Injury Study in New Zealand
AbstractTo understand, and identify predictors of, long-term post-injury (i.e. 12  years post-injury) disability outcomes for migrants and non-migrants. This 12-year longitudinal study followed participants with entitlement claim injuries registered with New Zealand’s universal no-fault injury insurer between 2007 and 2009. Information was collected about migrant status, other sociodemographic, health and disability characteristics, and injury characteristics. Disability outcome information was collected 12 years later. Of 1543 people interviewed 12 years post-injury, 1497 had disability and migrant status data availa...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - August 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Consequences of the 2019 Public Charge Rule Announcement and Publication on Prenatal WIC Participation Among Immigrant Families: Evidence of Spillover Effects
This study analyzed the effects of the announcement and publication of the 2019 Public Charge Rule on participation of the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) among pregnant immigrants. A difference-in-differences approach was used to analyze the changes in prenatal WIC participation before and after the 2019 Public Charge Rule announcement and publication among immigrants relative to US natives. We identified 17,623,683 live singletons born in a hospital from 2015 to 2019. Compared to US natives, the odds of prenatal WIC participation among immigrants were 11.4% lower after the 20...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - August 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Revisiting the Immigrant Health Advantage: Self-Reported Health and Smoking Among Sexual Minority Immigrants
This study aims to examine how the immigrant health advantage (IHA) may differ by sexual orientation. Using data from the 2015 –2019 National Health Interview Survey, we examined general health status (n = 131,635) and smoking behavior (n = 131, 658) for US-born and foreign-born heterosexual and sexual minority adults, as well as how the duration of stay in the U.S. may influence sexual minority immigrants’ heal th. Logistic regression models were adopted to examine the health outcomes of immigration in different immigrant groups divided by sexual orientation. Findings show a weaker immigrant health advantage a...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - August 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Impact of a Health Education Intervention on the Incidence of Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILI) During Hajj via Smartphone Application
In conclusion, health education has an impact on reducing the incidence of ILI and non-ILI among Hajj pilgrims. (Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health)
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - July 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Digital Methods in the Promotion of Well-Being in Immigrants: A Systematic Review
AbstractMigration is a disruptive experience that undermines immigrants ’ well-being. This systematic review explores the diversity of digital methods available to promote their well-being. The review includes 13 studies (6 were RCTs), comprising 8181 participants, collected through EBSCOhost web, b-ON, Scopus, SciELO and ProQuest, with no time restriction (to access all available literature). Primary outcomes were well-being (mental health; quality of life), and the secondary were stigma, integration and connection. Study quality was assessed by the QuADS tool. Digital methods are a valuable tool for improving immigrant...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - June 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Can Primary Care Drive Tuberculosis Elimination? Increasing Latent Tuberculosis Infection Testing and Treatment  Initiation at a Community Health Center with a Large Non-U.S.-born Population
AbstractCommunity health centers (CHC) play a key role in latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) testing and treatment. We performed a retrospective analysis of LTBI testing and treatment among pediatric and adult patients at a CHC with a large non-U.S.-born (USB) population during a series of quality improvement (QI) interventions from 2010 to 2019. Among 124,695 patients with primary care visits, 40% of patients were tested for tuberculosis (TB) infection and among those tested, 20% tested positive, including 39% of adults aged 50 –79 years. Compared to adults aged 18–49 years, children aged 6–17 had increased odds...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - June 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Validation of the Clinicians ’ Cultural Sensitivity Survey for Use in Pediatric Primary Care Settings
AbstractIncorporating cultural sensitivity into healthcare settings is important to deliver high-quality and equitable care, particularly for marginalized communities who are non-White, non-English speaking, or immigrants. The Clinicians ’ Cultural Sensitivity Survey (CCSS) was developed as a patient‐reported survey assessing clinicians’ recognition of cultural factors affecting care quality for older Latino patients; however, this instrument has not been adapted for use in pediatric primary care. Our objective was to examine the validity and reliability of a modified CCSS that was adapted for use with parents of ped...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - June 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Prevalence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C in Migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa Before Onward Dispersal Toward Europe
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of both HBV and HCV among 3248 migrants from different parts of sub-Saharan Africa newly arrived at  Kufra, Libya, a remote agricultural North African city. All these migrants were required by the Libyan authorities to undergo a complete medical check-up for different purposes such as joining new jobs, and obtaining licenses for trade and commerce. UAT sera from 3248 migrants, aged 18–53 yea rs, attending the Al Kufra city hospital from January 01 to December 31, 2019, were screened for HBsAg and anti-HCV antibody by rapid tests and positive samples were further tested by EL...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - June 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Maternal Health Concerns for Pregnant Labor-Trafficked People: A Scoping Review
AbstractWe set out to map the (1) living/occupational hazards, (2) health outcomes, and (3) barriers to care that exist for pregnant labor-trafficked people. Eight databases were systematically searched based on inclusion criteria. Five papers were eligible for inclusion. Data on study characteristics, social determinants, hazardous exposures, health outcomes, and barriers to care were extracted and synthesized. Common risk factors and occupational/living hazards were identified. Both were thematically connected with barriers to care and a host of adverse health outcomes. More importantly, a significant gap was discovered ...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - June 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The Promise of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis – Examining Awareness, Knowledge, and Willingness to use Different Modalities Among US-Based African Immigrants
This study aims to describe and understand the relationship between sociodemographic factors and PrEP awareness, and willingness to use a PrEP modality (oral or injectable).Despite the availability of effective prevention tools such as HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), African immigrants in the United States are disproportionately affected by HIV. Although PrEP can significantly reduce HIV infection in this population, research evidence on PrEP outcomes, such as awareness, knowledge, and willingness to use, is extremely limited. Between April and May 2022, 92 participants completed an online survey assessing their awaren...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - June 28, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Suspected Undiagnosed ADRD Among Middle Eastern and North African Americans
This study contributes the first national estimates of undiagnosed ADRD among adults of MENA descent. Continued research is needed to facilit ate policy changes that more comprehensively address health disparities and related resource allocation. (Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health)
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - June 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

A Needs Assessment of Older Bangladeshi Immigrants in New York During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study examined measures of health and connectedness amongst 297 South Asian adults in New York City who were 60 years or older using a phone-based survey instrument. Surveys were conducted from August 2021 to April 2022. We found that immigrants from Bangladesh were more likely to report a higher effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on financial and food insecurity and faced significantly higher levels of loneliness than South Asian immigrants from other countries. Our findings suggest that older immigrants from Bangladesh disproportionally face social isolation compared to older immigrants from other South Asian countries...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - June 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The Implementation of CDC COVID-19 Recommendations for Testing, Isolation, Quarantine and Movement at Emergency Intake Sites of Unaccompanied Children in the United States, April 1 –May 31, 2021
Conclusion: Results showed a possible effect of the ZP on % positivity when controlling for venue type and bed capacity in a specific EIS group comparison, indicating that all three variables could have had effect on % positivity. They also showed that smaller intake facilities may be recommendable during public health emergencies. (Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health)
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - June 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research