The aim of this study was to determine whether supplementing traditional cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression with clinical case management would reduce the rate dropout from care and improve outcomes ethnically diverse, impoverished medical outpatients.The a randomized trial that compared group psychotherapy alone (N=103) same supplemented by (N=96).The patients who received supplemental had lower rates than those alone. Supplemental associated greater improvement in symptoms...

The psychological literature on colorism, a form of within-group racial discrimination, is sparse. In an effort to contribute this understudied area and highlight its significance, concise selective review the history colorism in Latin America provided. Specifically, three historical eras (i.e., conquest, colonization, post-colonization) are summarized. each era, establishment ethnic stratification consequences for Latino/as indigenous African descent discussed. Connections between today’s...

This article offers suggestions for recruiting and retaining low-income Latinos in treatment studies. Because underuse traditional mental health services, places such as medical centers or churches with large Latino constituents are suggested useful alternative sources. To keep research protocols, providing culturally sensitive treatments necessary. Culturally should incorporate families part of recruitment efforts, particularly older men the family. In addition, showing respect is an...

Research shows high risk for depression among immigrant Latinas known to increase during the acculturation process. Several barriers such as stigma and low health literacy result in an under-utilization of needed treatment these women. In response, this study replicated effectiveness a Spanish language fotonovela, form Entertainment-Education (E-E), designed literacy, decrease stigma, help-seeking knowledge behavior Latinos. Specifically, evaluated fotonovela delivered multifaceted approach...

This article offers suggestions for recruiting and retaining low-income Latinos in treatment studies.Because underuse traditional mental health services, places such as medical centers or churches with large Latino constituents are suggested useful alternative sources.To keep research protocols, providing culturally sensitive treatments necessary.Culturally should incorporate families part of recruitment efforts, particularly older men the family.In addition, showing respect is an important...

This review addresses a growing concern regarding alcohol use in adult male Latino im/migrant laborers the United States. The draws from studies focusing on “Hispanic” populations, and health behavior of laborers, research that includes use. Specifically, this (a) consumption drinking patterns among Mexican Central American (b) social consequences After reviewing more than 200 articles, 30 meeting key criteria were selected for review. Survey data show lower im/migrants as compared with U.S....

Objective: Integrated behavioral health care has the potential to reduce barriers mental treatment among low-income and minority populations. This study aimed identify predictors of Latino patients’ decision follow through with referrals depression in an integrated primary setting, including type referral (a “warm handoff” from a provider [PCP] or prescribed referral). Methods: The authors conducted sequential medical record review 431 patients referred for services followed by qualitative...

The present study examined the referral patterns of 1,095 African, 2,168 Asian, 1,385 Hispanic, and 2,273 White Americans (18 years age older) in a public mental health system to determine whether group differences help-seeking were related participation ethnic-specific versus mainstream programs. Results indicated that (a) ethnic minorities both programs more likely than Whites have been referred by natural help-giving lay sources (e.g., family or friends, services, social services) (b) if...

The Mexican health paradox refers to initially favorable and mental outcomes among recent immigrants the United States. subsequent rapid decline in has been attributed process of acculturation U.S. culture. However, construct come under significant criticism for oversimplifying complex relations between health, behavior, race ethnic relations, environment. Moreover, measurement issues abound. This article reviews current state debate, argues an integration theoretical perspectives critiques...

Undocumented Latino day laborers in the United States are vulnerable to being arrested and expelled at any time. This social fact shapes their everyday lives terms of actions taken strategies deployed mitigate confronted, profiled, possibly incarcerated deported. While perceptions threat bouts discrimination routine among undocumented laborers, specific nature vary according multiple factors structural forces that differ significantly from locale locale. The experience is often tacitly...

Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore predictors condom use with occasional sex partners and regular partners, as well carrying condoms in a new high‐risk group for HIV infection, Mexican migrant laborers. This extends previous findings by (1) exploring additional not previously examined, (2) utilizing large sample male female laborers, (3) carefully controlling the effects various demographic lifestyle variables related use, (4) assessing interactive gender on use. Snowball...

A survey of 87 Mexican migrants (55 males and 32 females) who have lived worked in the US since 1982 assessed AIDS condom-related knowledge, beliefs, sexual practices. Although respondents were highly knowledgeable about major modes HIV transmission, one-third to one-half believed that could be contracted from mosquito bites, public bathrooms, kissing, test. Only 15% knew someone with AIDS. Ever-use condoms was reported by 70.9% men 41.9% women. Of 68 subjects had been sexually active year...

Journal Article Exploring AIDS-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Female Mexican Migrant Workers Get access Pamela Balls Organista, Organista Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Kurt C. Pearl R. Soloff Health & Social Work, Volume 23, Issue 2, May 1998, Pages 96–103, https://doi.org/10.1093/hsw/23.2.96 Published: 01 1998 history Accepted: 13 September 1996