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LeBrón AMW, Schulz AJ, Gamboa C, Reyes A, Viruell-Fuentes E, Israel BA. Mexican-origin women's individual and collective strategies to access and share health-promoting resources in the context of exclusionary immigration and immigrant policies. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1757. [PMID: 38956532 PMCID: PMC11218332 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19204-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND A growing literature has documented the social, economic, and health impacts of exclusionary immigration and immigrant policies in the early 21st century for Latiné communities in the US, pointing to immigration and immigrant policies as forms of structural racism that affect individual, family, and community health and well-being. Furthermore, the past decade has seen an increase in bi-partisan exclusionary immigration and immigrant policies. Immigration enforcement has been a major topic during the 2024 Presidential election cycle, portending an augmentation of exclusionary policies towards immigrants. Within this context, scholars have called for research that highlights the ways in which Latiné communities navigate exclusionary immigration and immigrant policies, and implications for health. This study examines ways in which Mexican-origin women in a midwestern northern border community navigate restrictive immigration and immigrant policies to access health-promoting resources and care for their well-being. METHODS We conducted a grounded theory analysis drawing on interviews with 48 Mexican-origin women in Detroit, Michigan, who identified as being in the first, 1.5, or second immigrant generation. Interviews were conducted in English or Spanish, depending on participants' preferences, and were conducted at community-based organizations or other locations convenient to participants in 2013-2014. RESULTS Women reported encountering an interconnected web of institutional processes that used racializing markers to infer legal status and eligibility to access health-promoting resources. Our findings highlight women's use of both individual and collective action to navigate exclusionary policies and processes, working to: (1) maintain access to health-promoting resources; (2) limit labeling and stigmatization; and (3) mitigate adverse impacts of immigrant policing on health and well-being. The strategies women engaged were shaped by both the immigration processes and structures they confronted, and the resources to which they had access to within their social network. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest a complex interplay of immigration-related policies and processes, social networks, and health-relevant resources. They highlight the importance of inclusive policies to promote health for immigrant communities. These findings illuminate women's agency in the context of structural violence facing immigrant women and are particularly salient in the face of anti-immigrant rhetoric and exclusionary immigration and immigrant policies.
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- Alana M W LeBrón
- Department of Health, Society, and Behavior, University of California, Irvine 856 Health Sciences Drive, Suite 3555, Irvine, CA, USA.
- Department of Chicano/Latino Studies, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA.
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Latina/o Studies, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Deceased), Urbana- Champaign, IL, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Zhou Y, Cheng F, Xu J. Religion, Geography, and Risky Sexual Behaviors Among International Immigrants Living in China: Cross-Sectional Study. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2024; 10:e44616. [PMID: 38952026 PMCID: PMC11225101 DOI: 10.2196/44616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Background Behavioral differences exist between countries, regions, and religions. With rapid development in recent decades, an increasing number of international immigrants from different regions with different religions have settled in China. The degrees to which sexual behaviors-particularly risky sexual behaviors-differ by religion and geographical areas are not known. Objective We aim to estimate the associations of religion and geographical areas with sexual behaviors of international immigrants and provide evidence for promoting the sexual health of international immigrants. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted via the internet with a snowball sampling method among international immigrants in China. In our study, risky sexual behaviors included having multiple sexual partners and engaging in unprotected sex. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze the basic characteristics of international immigrants as well as their sexual behaviors, religious affiliations, and geographical regions of origin. Multivariate binary logistic regression analyses with multiplicative and additive interactions were used to identify aspects of religion and geography that were associated with risky sexual behaviors among international immigrants. Results A total of 1433 international immigrants were included in the study. South Americans and nonreligious immigrants were more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors, and Asian and Buddhist immigrants were less likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors. The majority of the Muslims had sexually transmitted infection and HIV testing experiences; however, Muslims had a low willingness to do these tests in the future. The multivariate analysis showed that Muslim (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 0.453, 95% CI 0.228-0.897), Hindu (AOR 0.280, 95% CI 0.082-0.961), and Buddhist (AOR 0.097, 95% CI 0.012-0.811) immigrants were less likely to report engaging in unprotected sexual behaviors. Buddhist immigrants (AOR 0.292, 95% CI 0.086-0.990) were also less likely to have multiple sexual partners. With regard to geography, compared to Asians, South Americans (AOR 2.642, 95% CI 1.034-6.755), Europeans (AOR 2.310, 95% CI 1.022-5.221), and North Africans (AOR 3.524, 95% CI 1.104-11.248) had a higher probability of having multiple sexual partners. Conclusions The rates of risky sexual behaviors among international immigrants living in China differed depending on their religions and geographical areas of origin. South Americans and nonreligious immigrants were more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors. It is necessary to promote measures, including HIV self-testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis implementation, and targeted sexual health education, among international immigrants in China.
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- Yuyin Zhou
- Department of Pharmacy, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
- Institute for Healthy China, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Pinto-Cortez C, Marín-Gutiérrez M, Melis-Rivera C, Contreras-Taibo L, Moya-Vergara R. Victimization, polyvictimization, and depression symptoms among immigrants and native children and youth in Chile. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 2024; 18:72. [PMID: 38890679 PMCID: PMC11186072 DOI: 10.1186/s13034-024-00755-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Migration exposes children and youth to vulnerabilities, including uprooting, lack of protection, limited access to services, and violence. Previous studies have shown that victimization experiences impact the mental health of migrant children, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This study aims to examine the co-occurrence of multiple forms of maltreatment (polyvictimization) among migrant and Chilean children and youth and its association with depressive symptoms, addressing a research gap in Latin America. METHODS Secondary data from the National Polyvictimization Survey (NPS) conducted by the Chilean Ministry of the Interior were analyzed. Measures assessing polyvictimization and depressive symptoms were administered to a sample of 1362 participants, with equal group sizes for migrants and Chilean-born individuals. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, group comparisons, correlation analyses, and multiple regression analyses. RESULTS The study revealed marked differences in experiences of conventional crime victimization and polyvictimization between migrant and Chilean-born participants, with migrants facing slightly higher incidences. Correlational analysis indicated variable strengths of association between victimization types and depressive symptoms across groups, with Chilean-born individuals showing stronger correlations for certain victimization forms. Multiple regression analysis highlighted gender, polyvictimization, child maltreatment, internet victimization, sexual victimization, and peer/sibling victimization as significant predictors of depressive symptoms across the sample. Notably, an interaction was observed between child maltreatment and migrant status, indicating a mitigated impact of maltreatment on depressive symptoms among migrant adolescents. This suggests the potential for unique resilience or coping mechanisms in this group. CONCLUSIONS This study elucidates the varied victimization experiences of migrant children and youth in Chile, with a notable emphasis on the mitigating effect of migrant status on the relationship between child maltreatment and depressive symptoms. It highlights the resilience and potential adaptive strategies of migrant minors facing adversity. The findings underscore the necessity of developing support and intervention strategies that recognize the specific needs and strengths of migrant children and youth, advocating for policies that protect and empower this vulnerable demographic amidst new environmental challenges.
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- Cristián Pinto-Cortez
- Escuela de Psicología y Filosofía, Universidad de Tarapacá, 18 de Septiembre 2222, Arica, Chile
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- Escuela de Psicología y Filosofía, Universidad de Tarapacá, 18 de Septiembre 2222, Arica, Chile.
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- Escuela de Psicología y Filosofía, Universidad de Tarapacá, 18 de Septiembre 2222, Arica, Chile
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- Escuela de Psicología, Universidad Católica del Norte, Angamos 0610, Antofagasta, Chile
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Davidson JC, Kent BV, Cozier YC, Kanaya AM, Warner ET, Eliassen AH, Williams DR, Shields AE. "Does Religious Service Attendance Modify the Relationship between Everyday Discrimination and Risk of Obesity? Results from the Study on Stress, Spirituality and Health". J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2023:10.1007/s40615-023-01765-5. [PMID: 37921946 PMCID: PMC11065965 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-023-01765-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/05/2023]
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This study examined the association of everyday discrimination with risk of obesity and the potential modifying effect of religious service attendance. Participants included Black, South Asian, and white women in three cohort studies that belong to the Study on Stress, Spirituality and Health. Logistic regression models estimated odds of obesity classification (BMI ≥ 30) relative to experiences of everyday discrimination. In initial pooled analyses, high levels of discrimination were related to increased odds of obesity. Race-specific analyses revealed marginal associations for white and South Asian women. Among Black women, high levels of discrimination and religious service attendance were both associated with higher odds of obesity. However, among women who attended religious services frequently, higher levels of everyday discrimination were associated with slightly lower odds of obesity. These findings underline the complex association between obesity and religion/spirituality, suggesting that higher levels of discrimination may uniquely activate religious resources or coping strategies. Findings highlight the need for additional studies to examine the impact of everyday discrimination on risk of obesity across racial/ethnic communities and how religious practices or coping strategies might affect these dynamics.
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- James Clark Davidson
- Massachussetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
- Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA, USA.
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- Massachussetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
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- Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
- Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Massachussetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Massachussetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Guan SSA, Nunez V, Areba E, Forster M. Negative perceived context of reception and sociocultural resources on mental health among Hispanic and Somali adolescents. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY 2023; 71:480-490. [PMID: 37060571 DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Although immigrant negative perceived context of reception (PCOR), perceptions of the opportunities and degree of acceptance in an immigrant-receiving community, has been linked with compromised adolescent well-being, receiving contexts may differ by region and for youth from different ethnic backgrounds. The current study examines how negative PCOR and factors that promote resilience differentially shape mental health among Hispanic and Somali adolescents in Minnesota. Hispanic (n = 163) and Somali (n = 186) first- and second-generation youth aged 12-19 completed a survey on negative PCOR, assets and resources (i.e., ethnic identity, social support, religious participation), and mental well-being (i.e., anxiety and depressive symptoms). Parents and caregivers also completed a survey on PCOR and social support. Adolescent negative PCOR, relative to parent/caregiver negative PCOR, was associated with higher adolescent anxiety and depressive symptoms. Religious participation and social support, reported by both parent/caregiver and adolescent, was associated with lower anxiety and depressive symptoms. Additionally, among Hispanic adolescents, social support buffered the effects of negative PCOR on depressive symptoms. Conversely, strong ethnic identity was associated with higher depressive symptoms for both groups, suggesting acculturative and assimilative pressures play an important role in adolescent mental health. Although social ties can be weakened postmigration, our results indicate that social and religious resources remain beneficial. Given that by the end of the next decade over 50% of the US youth population will identify as part of a racial or ethnic minority group, positive postimmigration adaptation is a critical public health concern.
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- Shu-Sha Angie Guan
- Department of Child and Adolescent Development, California State University, Northridge, California, USA
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- Department of Health Sciences, California State University, Northridge, California, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Health Sciences, California State University, Northridge, California, USA
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Vazquez V, Rojas P, Cano M, Amaro H, De La Rosa M, Romano E, Sanchez M. Alcohol use among adult recent Latino/a immigrants: the role of stress, forced migration, and adherence to traditional gender roles. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE 2023; 49:216-227. [PMID: 36898052 DOI: 10.1080/00952990.2023.2170806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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Background: Previous research conducted among Latino/a immigrants has shown the underlying effect that exposure to stress after immigrating to the U.S. (i.e. health access, racial/ethnic discrimination, and language barriers) has on alcohol use patterns. However, given the demographic shifts in recent immigrants, understanding the influence of stress before (i.e. poverty, healthcare, and educational opportunities) and after immigration on their alcohol use (i.e. alcohol consumption and drinking behaviors in the past 12 months) in the context of migration and traditional gender roles is warranted.Objectives: To examine the (a) cumulative effects of pre- to post-immigration stress, (b) respective moderating effects of traditional gender roles, and (c) forced migration on alcohol use for men and women.Methods: Hierarchical multiple regression and moderation analyses were conducted on a cross-sectional sample of 529 (N = 268 men, N = 261 women) adult (18-34 years) from recent Latino/a immigrants in South Florida.Results: Gender had a statistically significant difference on alcohol use, (F 527) = 18.68, p < .001, with men (p = 4.36 ± SE =.22) reporting higher alcohol use than women (p = 3.08 ± SE =.20). Post-immigration stress (β = .12, p = .03) but not pre-migration stress had a statistically significant association with alcohol use. There is no interaction effect by traditional gender roles and forced migration on the associations between pre- to post-immigration stress and alcohol use.Conclusion: Results suggest that post-immigration stress may be a reasonable intervention target to mitigate alcohol use among recent Latino/a immigrants, particularly among men.
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- Vicky Vazquez
- Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse (CRUSADA), Department of Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse (CRUSADA), Department of Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse (CRUSADA), Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse (CRUSADA), School of Social Work, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE), Beltsville, MD, USA
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- Center for Research on U.S. Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse (CRUSADA), Department of Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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Pinedo M, Rivera JR. 'I like to protect my protector': How US-born Latinos safeguard the livelihood of their immigrant communities from immigration enforcement encounters. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:e5979-e5987. [PMID: 36124655 PMCID: PMC10246879 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.14030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Using a qualitative phenomenological design, the objective of this study was to explore in-depth how US-born Latinos provide social support to their immigrant counterparts during a time of heightened anti-immigrant rhetoric. A sample of 22 US-born Latino adult was recruited in 2019 for qualitative interviews, following a period of intense immigration raids. Eligible participants were adults who reported experiencing an immigration-related stressor and screened positive for a mental health concern or substance misuse. Open-ended questions focused on topics of immigration and health. Using a thematic analysis approach, interview transcripts were coded to identify common themes within the domains of social support: instrumental; informational; emotional; and appraisal. We found that US-born Latinos provide diverse forms of social support to immigrants with the intention of protecting them from immigration enforcement encounters (e.g. deportation), thereby safeguarding the livelihoods of their communities. US-born Latinos are integral pillars of support and resiliency for immigrant communities, and the domains identified within this study suggest important implications for immigrant health.
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- Miguel Pinedo
- Department of Kinesiology & Health Education, College of Education, University of Texas, Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology & Health Education, College of Education, University of Texas, Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
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Ornelas IJ, Perez G, Maurer S, Gonzalez S, Childs V, Price C, Nelson AK, Perez Solorio SA, Tran A, Rao D. Amigas Latinas Motivando el Alma: In-Person and Online Delivery of an Intervention to Promote Mental Health Among Latina Immigrant Women. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE 2022; 28:821-829. [PMID: 35723668 PMCID: PMC9595613 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2022.0491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Objective: A few mindfulness-based interventions have been developed for Latina immigrant populations. We describe the feasibility and acceptability of Amigas Latinas Motivando el Alma (ALMA), a culturally grounded intervention developed to prevent and reduce depression and anxiety among Latina immigrants. We also compare participation in the intervention in-person with an online adaptation developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: ALMA was developed through several years of formative research in collaboration with community organizations serving Latino immigrants. The curriculum integrates mindfulness-based approaches with Latino cultural strengths to reduce stress, enhance coping strategies, and increase social support. Latina immigrant women who spoke Spanish were recruited from Latino serving organizations to participate in an intervention trial. The program consisted of eight sessions offered weekly in person to groups of ∼20 Latina immigrants. After the onset of the pandemic, the program was adapted to be delivered online via zoom. Attendance and fidelity were monitored by intervention staff, and a satisfaction survey was given to participants post-intervention. Results: We enrolled 226 Latina immigrant women with an average age of 40 years and an average of 15.0 years living in the United States. The majority of participants were monolingual Spanish speakers (59%) with a high school degree (66%), although almost half were living on less than $2,200 per month (48%). One hundred and seven (47%) attended the program in-person, and 119 (53%) participated online. Program attendance was similar across modalities, with an average of 58% sessions completed among in-person and 60% among online participants. Participant satisfaction and perceived efficacy of the intervention were high in both in-person and online groups. Discussion: Our findings indicate that the ALMA intervention is acceptable and feasible in this population. Future research should assess the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions in Latina immigrant populations, including both in-person and online modalities. CTR# NCT03749278.
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- India J. Ornelas
- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA
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- University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Duke School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA
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Conley C, Gonzalez-Guarda R, Randolph S, Hardison-Moody A, Fisher EB, Lipkus I. Religious social capital and minority health: A concept analysis. Public Health Nurs 2022; 39:1041-1047. [PMID: 35436366 DOI: 10.1111/phn.13082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Optimizing resources within environments where people live, work, and pray can aid nurses in improving public health. Religion and social capital significantly influence the health of individuals and communities, particularly among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. A concept analysis of religious social capital was conducted to clarify how this resource is used in the context of health. DESIGN AND SAMPLE Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis method guided this analysis. A search of PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO, using keywords "religious social capital" and "health" yielded 152 publications. RESULTS Antecedents were "defined religious social network," "voluntary membership," "shared values," and "trust." Attributes were "relationships (bonding bridging, and linking)," "information exchange and resource sharing," and "reciprocal participation." Consequences were "increased productivity," "increased resources," "better personal and community health," and "trust." A model case of African American women and HIV prevention was included to illustrate how religious social capital can be developed and optimized to promote health. CONCLUSION Religious social capital is defined as increased individual and collective capabilities that result from voluntary and reciprocal participation in bonding, bridging, or linking social network relationships and activities. Religious social capital is an accessible resource that can be leveraged to improve minority health.
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- Cherie Conley
- Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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The Nexus Between Immigration Status, Policy, and Proceedings, and Mental Health. Curr Opin Psychol 2022; 47:101411. [DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2022.101411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Youth-identified Considerations for Programming to Support Newcomers’ Healthy Development: A Group Concept Mapping Study. CHILD & YOUTH CARE FORUM 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10566-022-09695-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Background
There is a well-documented need for more responsive promotion and prevention programming for young immigrants and refugees in the context of mental health and healthy development. Incorporating the voice of newcomers in the development of promotion and prevention efforts could assist in producing culturally-relevant materials and improve program outcomes.
Objective
Our goal was to utilize youth voice to identify considerations for developing programming to support newcomer youths’ healthy development.
Methods
We employed mixed methods and analyzed data using concept mapping. A total of 37 newcomers between the ages of 14 and 22 participated in focus groups to share their ideas for creating programming that would focus on relationships and well-being. Relevant responses were collated, cleaned, and generated into unique statements, and then sorted individually by 26 youth into thematically similar categories. We used multidimensional scaling and hierarchal cluster analysis to produce a concept map.
Results
Six concepts, in rank order of importance, emerged as follows: create a space for sharing; discuss relational issues; teach strategies for adjusting to a new country; teach wellness skills; have feel-good activities; and plan for diversity.
Conclusions
Participants’ lived experience and their own attendance in programming at newcomer organizations assisted them in brainstorming what types of activities, topics, and skills would be helpful for other newcomer youth, as well as considerations for facilitators implementing such programming. Promotion and prevention efforts intended for newcomer youth may benefit by incorporating ideas from the concept map.
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Konkor I, Luginaah I, Husbands W, Omorodion F, Antabe R, Wong J, Kuuire V, Mkandawire P, Etowa J. Immigrant generational status and the uptake of HIV screening services among heterosexual men of African descent in Canada: Evidence from the weSpeak study. J Migr Health 2022; 6:100119. [PMID: 35668734 PMCID: PMC9163559 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmh.2022.100119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective Canada became a preferred destination for many non-European and non-American migrants since the introduction of favorable immigration policies in the late 1960 s. Blackimmigrants from the African and Caribbean regions however are a known vulnerable population to HIV infection in Canada. Even though first-generation immigrants might differ from subsequent generations in terms of culture and beliefs which are important for health outcomes and behaviors, research examining disparities in their use of preventative healthcare is limited. This study aimed to examine generational disparities in the uptake of HIV screening services among a sample of heterosexual Black men in Ontario, Canada. Methods We used data from a cross-sectional survey sample (n = 829) that was collected from heterosexual Black men in four Ontarian cities (Toronto, Ottawa, London and Windsor) between March 2018 and February 2019. We used the negative log-log link function of the binomial family to examine the independent relationship between immigration status and the uptake of HIV testing and the cumulative effect of other predictor variables on HIV testing in nested models. Results Findings from multivariate analysis show second-generation immigrants were significantly less likely to test for HIV compared with their first-generation immigrant counterparts. After controlling for theoretically relevant variables, the second-generation immigrants were 53% less likely to test for HIV. We further observed that participants with good knowledge of HIV transmission (OR=1.05; p > 0.05) and those who were older were more likely to test for HIV. Those with masculine tendencies (OR=0.98; p > 0.05) and those who reported not having sexual partner were less likely to test (OR=0.57; p > 0.01). Religion emerged as a significant predictor of HIV testing as Christians (OR=1.62; p > 0.05) and other believers (OR=1.59; p > 0.05) were more likely to test for HIV when compared to their Muslim counterparts. Conclusion HIV prevention policies may need not only prioritize first-generation immigrants, but the wellbeing of their descendants as well. This could be achieved by implementing programs that will enhance second-generation immigrants’ use of HIV screening services. Additionally, HIV educational programs would be of relevance and especially so as respondents with good knowledge of HIV transmission consistently demonstrated higher likelihood of testing for their HIV status.
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- Irenius Konkor
- Department of Geography and Planning, University of Toronto, Mississauga Campus, Canada
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Geography and Environment, Western University, London, Canada
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- Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology, University of Windsor, Canada
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- Department of Geography and Environment, Western University, London, Canada
- Department of Health and Society, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, Canada
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- Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Geography and Planning, University of Toronto, Mississauga Campus, Canada
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
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Jia J, Nie XF, Ke L, Liu B, Wang WR. Mental Health and its Influencing Factors Among Immigrants with Chronic Diseases in China. J Immigr Minor Health 2022; 24:1269-1280. [PMID: 35000054 PMCID: PMC8742701 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-021-01311-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Immigrants are a special group in society, and their health is of great concern. Few studies have targeted this population in China. A cross-sectional descriptive correlational study was conducted from July to August 2018 in Hubei Province, China. Chi-square tests, Z-tests and multivariable linear regression analysis were performed to analyze the data using SPSS 24.0. A total of 1068 questionnaires were distributed. The results showed that the variables that affected the mental health of the immigrants with chronic diseases included gender, annual income, life events (L), negative emotion (NE), negative coping styles (NC) and objective support (OS) (p ≤ 0.05). Future research should focus on the physical and mental health of different immigrant groups and design effective, individualized interventions to improve the health status of immigrants, especially those with chronic diseases.
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- Jia Jia
- School of Nursing, Hubei University of Medicine, 30 Renmin South Rd., Shi Yan, 422000, Maojian District, China
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- School of Nursing, Hubei University of Medicine, 30 Renmin South Rd., Shi Yan, 422000, Maojian District, China.
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- School of Nursing, Hubei University of Medicine, 30 Renmin South Rd., Shi Yan, 422000, Maojian District, China
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- School of Nursing, Hubei University of Medicine, 30 Renmin South Rd., Shi Yan, 422000, Maojian District, China
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- School of Nursing, Hubei University of Medicine, 30 Renmin South Rd., Shi Yan, 422000, Maojian District, China
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Westrick AC, Vazquez V, De La Rosa M, Romano E, Rojas P, Sanchez M. Prescription Drug and Cannabis Use among Recent Latinx Immigrants Pre- and Post-Immigration to the US. Subst Use Misuse 2022; 57:175-184. [PMID: 34898352 PMCID: PMC8813903 DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2021.1990342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Introduction: Shifts in the sociopolitical context of Latin America have led to steep increases in recent Latinx immigrants (RLI) arriving in the US within the context of forced migration. Yet, little is known about how adverse experiences of RLIs before and after immigration may impact their health including drug use. The purpose of this study was to examine prescription drug and cannabis use before and just after immigration among RLIs and how this drug use is influenced by pre-and post-immigration factors. Methods: This study utilized baseline data from a study examining pre- to post-immigration drinking and driving trajectories among RLI in the United States (US). Baseline criteria included: self-identifying as a Latinx immigrant, 18 - 34 years old, who recently immigrated from a Latin American country. Multivariate logistic regression was conducted to determine predictors of drug use both prior to and after immigrating. Results: There were 540 RLI, 50.2% male and 47.8% subjected to forced migration. Prescription and illicit drug use decreased post-immigration with sedatives being the most common. Higher levels of education was associated with increased odds of pre-immigration prescription drug use and cannabis use. Those experiencing forced migration were more likely to engage in prescription drug use before and after immigration, while no associations were found for cannabis use. Conclusion: Findings suggest a need for increased substance use and mental health services among RLIs arriving within the context of forced migration. More research is needed to understand the trajectories of drug use among RLI as their time in the US increases.
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- Ashly C Westrick
- Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health, Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Center for Research on US Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse (CRUSADA), Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Center for Research on US Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse (CRUSADA), Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (P.I.R.E.), Calverton, Maryland, USA
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- Center for Research on US Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse (CRUSADA), Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA.,Department of Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Center for Research on US Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse (CRUSADA), Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA.,Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (P.I.R.E.), Calverton, Maryland, USA
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Garcini LM, Rosenfeld J, Kneese G, Bondurant RG, Kanzler KE. Dealing with distress from the COVID-19 pandemic: Mental health stressors and coping strategies in vulnerable latinx communities. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:284-294. [PMID: 33894080 PMCID: PMC8251305 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Distress secondary to the COVID-19 pandemic has been substantial, especially in vulnerable Latinx communities who are carrying an undue share of the pandemic-related social, health and economic burden in the United States. In collaboration with 43 community health workers (CHWs) and Promotor/as serving the needs of underserved Latinx communities in South Texas and guided by principles of community-based participatory research (CBPR), the purpose of this study was to identify relevant mental health stressors and related consequences, and to identify strategies for coping with distress among underserved Latinx communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected on July 2020 using mixed methods to obtain more in-depth information. Surveys were administered, and three focus groups were conducted. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, whereas qualitative data were analysed systematically by starting with a priori questions and themes followed by data categorisation, reduction, display and conclusion drawing. Results showed six themes related to mental health stressors including economics (e.g., job insecurity), immigration (e.g., undocumented status), misinformation, family stress (e.g., changes in family dynamics and the home environment), health (e.g., limited healthcare access) and social isolation. Coping skills of the community were categorised into four themes with multiple codes including behavioural strategies (e.g., identifying reliable information), cognitive strategies (e.g., collectivistic thinking), social support and spirituality. Findings indicate that underserved Latinx communities are dealing with substantial distress and mental health concerns secondary to the COVID-19 pandemic; yet these are resilient communities. Implications of these findings can inform development of resources, interventions, best practices and training avenues to address the mental health needs of underserved Latinx communities, while considering relevant cultural and contextual factors that may influence their effectiveness.
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- Luz M. Garcini
- Center for Research to Advance Community Health (ReACH)University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan AntonioTXUSA
- Department of MedicineJoe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan AntonioTXUSA
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesJoe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan AntonioTXUSA
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- Department of MedicineJoe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan AntonioTXUSA
- Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineCenter for Medical Humanities and EthicsUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan AntonioTXUSA
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- Department of MedicineJoe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan AntonioTXUSA
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- Department of MedicineJoe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan AntonioTXUSA
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- Center for Research to Advance Community Health (ReACH)University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan AntonioTXUSA
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesJoe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan AntonioTXUSA
- Department of Family and Community MedicineJoe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan AntonioTXUSA
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This research draws on the tradition of Latinx critical race theory (LatCrit) to explore how social capital is deployed by undocumented Latina GBV survivors as a form of personal and collective resistance. The study uses the social capital matrices of bonding, bridging, and linking capital as its primary narrative analysis grids. The research qualitatively analyzes a sample of undocumented survivors’ counter-stories regarding three factors: citizenship status, help-seeking behaviors, and service use patterns. Research findings illuminate the social logics of GBV disclosure locations, the use of informal support services, and how survivors strategically deploy new economic opportunity structures. The article highlights the intersectionality of GBV and undocumented status, demonstrating how survivors leverage various forms of social capital to resist both the carceral state and the violence of abusers.
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COVID-19 and Systemic Racism Pandemics Impact Daily Life for Immigrant/Refugees, Minneapolis, USA. Ann Glob Health 2021; 87:107. [PMID: 34824988 PMCID: PMC8588899 DOI: 10.5334/aogh.3411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: The pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism have a deleterious impact on the daily life experiences and health for populations of color. The experiences are compounded for immigrant/refugee communities that may have other barriers such as English language literacy or trauma. Cumulative stress due to everyday racism is harmful for health. Objectives: This study describes the impact of day-to-day lived experiences of Karen, Somali, and Latinx communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and aftermath of the police murder of George Floyd in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted over three weeks in September and October 2020 to understand the daily life experiences of Karen, Somali and Latinx adults drawn from community contacts during the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of the police murder of George Floyd. Interviewers were bilingual and from the communities they interviewed. Nine questions were asked, ranging from their knowledge of COVID-19, prevention practices, experiences during shelter-in-place, and the perceptions of the police murder of George Floyd. Qualitative analysis included transcript review, coding facilitated by Atlas.ti Cloud software, summaries, and validation by interviewers. Findings: Thirty-two adults were interviewed (Latinx = 10, Karen = 10, Somali = 12). One-third were in person per participant request and complying with COVID-19 precautions, and the remainder were remote. The average age recorded was 37 years (range 20–66 years), 43.8% males and 56.3% females. Respondents reported experiences of discrimination and systemic racism while engaging in daily life activities, including accessing foods and common goods, school, work, transportation, and healthcare, all of which were exacerbated by COVID-19 and the police murder of George Floyd. Conclusions: Immigrant/refugee communities of color in Minneapolis/St. Paul face daily experiences of racism that were compounded by the events of 2020. Discrimination and systemic racism contribute to the persistent health inequities among populations of color.
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Ryan D, Tornberg-Belanger SN, Perez G, Maurer S, Price C, Rao D, Chan KCG, Ornelas IJ. Stress, social support and their relationship to depression and anxiety among Latina immigrant women. J Psychosom Res 2021; 149:110588. [PMID: 34371256 PMCID: PMC8453089 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2021.110588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Latina immigrant women in the United States are at increased risk of adverse mental health outcomes due to economic, political, cultural and social stressors related to migration and resettlement. However, few studies have described how stress and social supports are related to depression and anxiety symptoms among Latina immigrant women. METHOD This cross-sectional study used survey data collected from a community-based sample as part of the Amigas Latinas Motivando el Alma (ALMA) study to describe levels of stress, social support, depression and anxiety among Latina immigrant women (N=153). We also estimated associations between stressors, social supports and mental health. RESULTS At baseline, 29% of participants reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms and 32% of participants reported moderate to severe anxiety symptoms. In adjusted regression models, stressors including social isolation (β=0.2, p<0.001), perceived stress (β=0.6, p<.0001), and law/immigration enforcement stress (β=0.3, p=0.04) were associated with higher levels of depression symptoms. Perceived stress (β=0.6, p<0.001) and stress associated with meeting basic needs (β=0.6, p<0.001) were associated with higher levels of anxiety symptoms, while social support received through positive social interactions was associated with fewer anxiety symptoms (β=-0.8, p=0.03). CONCLUSIONS Latina immigrant women experience a number of stressors associated with immigration and their social position, which in turn are associated with increased symptoms of depression and anxiety. Future research should examine how social support, along with programs and policies that reduce stress, can improve mental health outcomes in this population.
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- Daron Ryan
- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington, United States of America
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- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington, United States of America; Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, United States of America
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- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington, United States of America
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- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington, United States of America
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- Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics, University of Washington, United States of America
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, United States of America; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services, University of Washington, United States of America
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- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington, United States of America; Department of Biostatistics, University of Washington, United States of America
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- Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington, United States of America.
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Benavides Q, Doshi M, Valentín-Cortés M, Militzer M, Quiñones S, Kraut R, Rion R, Bryce R, Lopez WD, Fleming PJ. Immigration law enforcement, social support, and health for Latino immigrant families in Southeastern Michigan. Soc Sci Med 2021; 280:114027. [PMID: 34029864 PMCID: PMC8525509 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.114027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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RATIONALE Social support is a key determinant of physical and mental health outcomes. Implementation of restrictive immigration policies in the U.S. under the Trump administration impacted the way mixed-status Latino families (i.e., those with varying legal statuses, including undocumented) maintained social relationships and provided social support. OBJECTIVE This paper examines how federal immigration policies introduced after the 2016 U.S. presidential election impacted social networks and support related to health for undocumented and mixed-status Latino families. METHODS We interviewed 23 clients and 28 service providers at two Federally Qualified Health Centers and one non-profit organization in Southeast Michigan. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed thematically. RESULTS Policies introduced during the Trump administration increased opportunities for deportation and contributed to the isolation of mixed-status Latino families by transforming safe spaces of social interaction into prime locations for immigration enforcement activity. Despite the limitations created by these restrictive policies, mixed-status families employed alternative mechanisms to maintain access to vital informal and formal support systems while simultaneously navigating emerging immigration-related threats. CONCLUSIONS Elections have health consequences and immigration policies are needed that promote the health and well-being of Latino immigrant communities.
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- Quetzabel Benavides
- University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Washtenaw Health Plan (WHP), 555 Towner St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198, USA
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- Washtenaw County Health Department, 555 Towner St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198, USA
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- Packard Health, 3174 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, USA
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- Community Health and Social Services Center (CHASS), 5635 W Fort St, Detroit, MI, 48209, USA
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- University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
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Living Near an Immigration Detention Center: Impact on Latinas' Health. J Immigr Minor Health 2021; 24:626-638. [PMID: 34097163 PMCID: PMC8181535 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-021-01219-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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There is ample evidence that exposure to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities could widen Latinas’ health disparities. Whether or not residing near an ICE detention center (IDC) further impacts their health is unknown. During nationwide increased ICE activities Latinas (N=45) attended an intervention at two separate sites: one near and another one far from an IDC. A focus group discussion and an interview were conducted using a grounded theory approach. Quantitative data were collected and analyzed. Participants residing near an IDC benefited less from the intervention and reported changes in anxiety levels and in mobility, and a sense of powerlessness. They also requested resources to respond to ICE overreach and broadcasting of their reality. Our results suggest that proximity to IDCs impacts immigrant communities and public health programming, which is inevitably embedded in political realities. These need to be addressed when providing much needed interventions.
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Jolie SA, Onyeka OC, Torres S, DiClemente C, Richards M, Santiago CD. Violence, Place, and Strengthened Space: A Review of Immigration Stress, Violence Exposure, and Intervention for Immigrant Latinx Youth and Families. Annu Rev Clin Psychol 2021; 17:127-151. [PMID: 33962534 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-clinpsy-081219-100217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Latinx immigrant families are greatly impacted by US policies and practices that limit immigrant families' and children's rights. This article reviews the effects of such policies and the growing literature examining migration experiences. Latinx immigrant youth and parents may encounter multiple stressors across the stages of migration, including physical and structural violence, fear, poverty, and discrimination, which contribute to higher rates of mental health problems in this population. Despite significant trauma exposure, immigrants demonstrate incredible resilience within themselves, their families, and their communities and through movements and policies aimed at protecting their rights. Numerous culturally relevant universal, targeted, and intensive interventions were developed to magnify these protective factors to promote healing, advance immigration reform, and provide trauma-informed training and psychoeducation. Psychologistsplay a crucial role in implementing, evaluating, and advocating for accessible and collaborative approaches to care so that Latinx immigrant families have the resources to combat the harmful sequelae of immigration stress.
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- Sarah A Jolie
- Department of Psychology, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60660, USA;
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- Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60607, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60660, USA;
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- Department of Psychology, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60660, USA;
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Murillo-Pedrozo AM, Martínez-Herrera E, Ronda-Pérez E, Agudelo-Suárez AA. A Qualitative Study of the Health Perceptions in the Venezuelan Immigrant Population in Medellín (Colombia) and Its Conditioning Factors. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:3897. [PMID: 33917688 PMCID: PMC8068052 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18083897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study explored the general and oral health perceptions in the Venezuelan immigrant population in Medellín (Colombia) and its conditioning factors. A qualitative study involving Venezuelan immigrants ≥18 years with a minimum stay of six months in Colombia was conducted. Dentists, dental students, and other health professionals also participated. Semi-structured interviews (n = 17), focus groups (n = 2), and key informants' interviews (n = 4) were utilized. The interviews and focus groups were recorded and transcribed for later narrative content analysis. A high degree of vulnerability of participants was found due to the precarious living conditions from the premigratory moment and the lack of job placement possibilities at the time of settling in Colombia, where the migratory status played a fundamental role. Among the perceived needs, the mitigation of noncommunicable diseases stood out. Poor mental health symptoms (depression and anxiety) were perceived, and oral health was not a priority. Barriers to accessing health and dental care were found. The migrant condition was found to be a determinant that affected physical, mental, and oral health and the provision of health care. This situation is of interest to the construction of public health policies that guarantee access to fundamental rights.
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- Research Group of Epidemiology, National School of Public Health “Héctor Abad Gómez”, University of Antioquia, Medellín 050010, Colombia;
- Research Group on Health Inequalities, Environment, Employment Conditions (GREDS-EMCONET), Department of Political and Social Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 08005 Barcelona, Spain
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- Public Health Research Group, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain;
- CIBERESP, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Medellín 050010, Colombia;
- Public Health Research Group, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain;
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