We examined rates of mental health-related service use (i.e., any, general medical, and specialty health services) as well subjective satisfaction with perceived helpfulness care in a national sample Asian Americans, particular focus on immigration-related factors.Data were derived from the National Latino American Study (2002-2003).About 8.6% total (n=2095) sought any services; 34.1% individuals who had probable diagnosis services. Rates use, satisfaction, varied by birthplace generation....

Religious involvement has been shown to serve a protective role regarding mental health for African and European Americans, but little research examined its in Asian Americans. We addressed the gap using National Latino American Study (NLAAS) database, first national epidemiological household survey of Americans United States. effect religious on major depression among above beyond effects known predictors (e.g., demographics, discrimination, acculturation factors). Logistic regression...

Asian American women's health has been understudied while the population is increasing. The purpose of this study was to examine physical, behavioral, and mental women.Using a nationally representative sample (n=1097) from National Latino Study (NLAAS), first comprehensive epidemiologic survey in United States, we examined annual rates healthcare service use, including general medical, specialty health, any medical services, three major subgroups women.Health problems varied with women. In...

Few studies have examined the role of religious involvement as a potential protective factor in mental health Asian Americans. Using first national sample from National Latino and American Study (2002–2003), this study explored direct effect attendance on diagnosis generalized anxiety disorder self-rated Americans (n = 2,095), above beyond that discrimination acculturation factors. Hierarchical regression models associated (a) gender with disorder, (b) gender, employment status, English...

The purpose of this study was to examine the chronic conditions, behavioral-mental health and service utilization Latino American women in first epidemiologic survey United States.Using a national sample (n=1427) from National Asian Study, we assessed compared prevalence overall use three major subgroups, Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, other women. Service included general medical, mental health, subspecialists.In physical Rican reported highest rate asthma, whereas Mexican diabetes. Cuban...

Using structural equation modeling, we estimated major pathways from preoperative distress, indicated by anxiety and other factors, to postoperative hostility in cardiac patients. Sequential interviews were conducted before after surgery. Standardized medical surgical indices selected a national database. Results showed that spiritual struggle mediated indirect effects of anger coping on Interleukin-6 (IL-6) immediately The link between IL-6 further the hostility. Anger harmful influence...

Abstract This study compared risks and protective factors for acquiring symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) between African‐American ( n =299) European‐American =206) student volunteers 3 months after Hurricanes Katrina Rita (H‐KR). Respondents retrospectively provided information on peritraumatic emotional reactions previous trauma that were recalled by H‐KR stressors. respondents reported higher levels rates recollection prior traumas during than their counterparts....

Although the Latino American male population is increasing, subgroup men’s health remains underinvestigated. This study examined overall pattern of and care utilization in major subgroups, using a nationally representative sample ( N = 1,127) from National Asian Study. The authors evaluated rates chronic, behavioral, mental service this first survey. results identified significant cross-subgroup differences most physical chronic conditions with Puerto Rican men having high 8 15 ailments,...

Objectives Asian Americans (AA) are the fastest growing minority population in United States. Leading AA scholars have highlighted unmet service needs and necessity to investigate subgroup variations mental health of AAs. This study addressed a research gap whether racial ethnic identity (REI) three subgroups (Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese) consistently protects against major depressive disorder (MDD), counteracting deleterious role discrimination. Method Using National Latino American Study...

There is ample research showing that there are health disparities for minorities with respect to seeking mental services in the United States. Although general barriers service health, minority women more vulnerable due their negative experiences and lower satisfaction receiving care, compared men. This study utilized National Latino Asian American Study (NLAAS) data set, which first population-based on Americans, give a full description of Latina women's experience identifies opportunities...

Faith factors (i.e., pertaining to religion/spirituality) have been linked with well-being and adequate coping. Few studies investigated negative aspects of religious coping, such as spiritual struggle. Based on the multidisciplinary literature previous findings, study's analysis estimated parallel psychophysiological pathways from preoperative distress postoperative depression in patients undergoing open heart surgery. Plasma samples for interleukin(IL)-6 were obtained before The results...

Although the Asian American population is increasing, men’s health remains underinvestigated. This study examined overall pattern of their and care usage. Using a nationally representative sample ( N = 998) from National Latino Study (2002-2003), first comprehensive epidemiological survey, rates chronic conditions, behavioral health, mental service utilization (e.g., general medical, specialty any medical services) were computed. The ages ranged 18 to 95 mean age was 41. Of sample, there no...

Background There is a recognised need internationally to reduce depression and anxiety among adolescents. As population particularly sensitive the amount quality of social interaction, challenges for young people became magnified during COVID-19, students from under-represented marginalised communities across globe.Purpose This paper reports on study conducted in Washington State, USA, that sought, via an alliance with students, parents, educators community leaders, gain insight into...

Purpose: Starting the Conversation was a pilot project to test an intervention for childhood obesity, major public health epidemic, using free smartphone application (app).The primary aim assess students' knowledge of nutritional indicators, physical exercise and use screen time before after intervention.Methods: The study conducted in 2011-2012.The sample, recruited from seven high schools Snohomish County, Washington, 65.3% minority participants.Of 118 participants sample (n=118), 79...

Faith has been shown to serve a protective role in the mental health of African Americans and European Americans. However, little research examined whether any association exists Asian Using National Latino American Study dataset, we effect religious attendance on United States. The present study focused Chinese because they are largest group. results revealed that almost 80% respondents were foreign-born their English proficiency had positive with self-rated health. Being male correlated...

Obesity is a public health epidemic, particularly among underrepresented populations. With large proportion of immigrants, Latino Americans comprise the largest minority population in United States. This study examined association acculturation factors with obesity American men ( n = 1,127) using National and Asian Study. The result identified two acculturation-related (being U.S.-born living States for longest period/5-10 years) as positive correlates. In contrast, different on women...

Recent hurricanes have focused on lives and properties lost, however, additional mental health concerns may emerge in these post-disaster settings. Post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) are particularly problematic for minorities due to pre-disaster disparities. Scholars must thus examine the antecedents of PTSS support other vulnerable individuals communities. This study examined racial disparities regarding active avoidant coping, prayer, subsequent relative contribution each following...

Collaborative International Online Learning (COIL) provides students meaningful and valuable engagement with in another country to reach the goals of academic programs at participating institutions. The strategy has demonstrated benefits for nursing students, including acquisition self-awareness, empathy, cultural humility, leadership skills. aim this study was share results partnership a COIL project using digital technology between university United States Spain. collaboration were...