Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 
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This is an RSS file. You can use it to subscribe to this data in your favourite RSS reader or to display this data on your own website or blog.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
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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
Integrating Immigrant Health Professionals into the U.S. Healthcare Workforce: Barriers and Solutions
This study explored barriers to and solutions for integrating immigrant health professionals. Content analysis identifying key themes from semi-structured qualitative interviews with representatives from Welcome Back Centers (WBCs) and partner organizations. 18 participants completed interviews. Barriers facing immigrant health professionals included lack of access to resources, financial constraints, language difficulties, credentialing challenges, prejudice, and investment in current occupations. Barriers facing programs that assist immigrant health professionals included eligibility restrictions, funding challenges, pro...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - April 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists ’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs Regarding Nutrition for the Transgender Population in Three New England States: A Cross-Sectional Study
AbstractThis Study examined the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN ’s) practicing in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, regarding the transgender population. 196 RDN’s from the Commission of Dietetics Registration registry located in the tri-state area responded to an anonymous online survey. The survey used the Transgender Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs (T-K AB) Scale and nine true/false clinically-focused questions. Descriptive statistics and chi-square analysis were used to identify trends and associations in RDN’s knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding the transgen...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - April 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Prevalence of Shared Decision-making in Prostate Cancer Screening in New York State
AbstractCurrent guidelines recommend that physicians use a shared decision-making (SDM) approach to engage with patients on the potential benefits and harms of prostate cancer screening based on their individual risk. In a sample of 4,118 men aged 55 –69 from the 2018 New York State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS), we compared the frequency of screening recommendations and SDM conversations according to four race/ethnic groups. In logistic regression, we evaluated the likelihood of SDM conversations between race/ethnic group s. Our findings suggest that the odds of never having a SDM conversation with ...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - April 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Acculturation Experiences and Preterm Birth in Berlin: Does Acculturative Stress Contribute to Preterm Birth?
This study investigates whether and how acculturative stress affects preterm birth (PTB) in a sample of migrant women in Berlin. We interviewed 955 women who recently gave birth using standardized questionnaires (Frankfurt Acculturation Scale and Acculturative Stress Index). Multivariable logistic regression analyses assessed the effects of acculturation and acculturative stress on PTB. Women with migrant backgrounds did not have significantly higher PTB rates than German natives. First-generation migrants experienced higher acculturative stress levels than second-generation migrants, 38.8% vs. 13.2%. Acculturative stress ...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - April 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
COVID-19 Vaccination Program for Undocumented Migrants: Notes from the Field of a Regional Center of General Medicine and Public Health, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
This article described the implementation of a COVID-19 vaccination program for undocumented migrants in a regional academic center of general medicine and public health (Unisant é). The vaccination program’s specific components included: triple coordination between the health authorities, the regional center and community partners, a walk-in and free service, no health insurance required, qualified nursing and administrative staff with previous experience with vulnerable populations, translated information materials and interpreters, a guarantee of confidentiality and a widespread communication campaign within the comm...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - April 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Participation in and Satisfaction with a Community-Based Physical Activity Program Among Hispanic Cancer Survivors
The objective of this study was to explore the experience of Hispanic cancer survivors participating in Active Living After Cancer (ALAC), a community-based physical activity program. We analyzed participation and satisfaction data from 250 participants who completed the program from 2017 to 2020 (55% Hispanic, 28% Black, 14% non-Hispanic White). Using a hybrid coding approach, open-text survey comments responses from Hispanic participants (n = 138) were qualitatively analyzed and key themes developed to better contextualize the quantitative results. Quantitative analysis revealed that Hispanic participants attended a...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - April 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
