2023
The effects of experience of discrimination and acculturation during pregnancy on the developing offspring brain
Spann M, Alleyne K, Holland C, Davids A, Pierre-Louis A, Bang C, Oyeneye V, Kiflom R, Shea E, Cheng B, Peterson B, Monk C, Scheinost D. The effects of experience of discrimination and acculturation during pregnancy on the developing offspring brain. Neuropsychopharmacology 2023, 49: 476-485. PMID: 37968451, PMCID: PMC10724278, DOI: 10.1038/s41386-023-01765-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBrazilian immigrants in the United States and mental health: An integrative review
Brisola E, Reis G, Costa M, Bellamy C. Brazilian immigrants in the United States and mental health: An integrative review. International Journal Of Social Psychiatry 2023, 69: 1303-1311. PMID: 36924461, DOI: 10.1177/00207640231159800.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcculturationBrazilEmigrants and ImmigrantsHispanic or LatinoHumansMental HealthQuality of LifeUnited StatesConceptsBrazilian immigrantsEnglish languageVisible minoritiesImmigrantsUnited StatesLatino sampleWork-life balanceLatinosIntegrative reviewSources of supportVariety of fieldsArticleSingular perspectiveLanguageExperienceAcculturationFamiliarityResearch studiesNeighborhood cohesionCommunityLifeMental healthcare needsPeer-reviewed articlesPolicy makersSpirituality
2022
Parent Involvement Enhances CBTs for Anxiety Disorders in Hispanic/Latino Youth: Acculturation as a Moderator
Patriarca G, Rey Y, Marin C, Yeguez C, Pettit J, Silverman W. Parent Involvement Enhances CBTs for Anxiety Disorders in Hispanic/Latino Youth: Acculturation as a Moderator. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2022, 90: 827-836. PMID: 36355650, PMCID: PMC9727821, DOI: 10.1037/ccp0000770.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcculturationAdolescentAnxiety DisordersChildCognitive Behavioral TherapyFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansMaleParentsConceptsCognitive-behavioral treatmentAnxiety outcomesParent acculturationAnxiety disordersPsychological controlNegative reinforcementEfficacy of CBTParents’ psychological controlYouth anxiety severityHispanic/Latino youthEvidence-based interventionsYouth ages 6Anxiety severityBehavioral treatmentParents' useLatino youthLatino familiesParent involvementAge 6YouthAcculturation levelAcculturationEnculturationModeratorDisorders
2021
Older immigrants perceived health after migration to the United States: Influence of age and level of acculturation
Kang G, Hajduk A, Marottoli R, Nunez‐Smith M. Older immigrants perceived health after migration to the United States: Influence of age and level of acculturation. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2021, 69: 2625-2637. PMID: 34252200, PMCID: PMC8440395, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17363.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth statusAge groupsWorse healthWorse health statusCross-sectional studyLevel of acculturationSpecific health needsYears of ageInfluence of ageAge-related differencesRepresentative cohortFunctional comorbiditiesHealth needsAcculturation levelDemographic characteristicsMain predictorsAgeHealthLate-life immigrantsSecondary variablesUnited StatesStatusAssociationGroupYearsMeasurement challenges for childhood obesity research within and between Latin America and the United States
Berrigan D, Arteaga SS, Colón‐Ramos U, Rosas LG, Monge‐Rojas R, O'Connor TM, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Roberts EFS, Sanchez B, Téllez‐Rojo M, Vorkoper S, Group T. Measurement challenges for childhood obesity research within and between Latin America and the United States. Obesity Reviews 2021, 22: e13242. PMID: 33942975, PMCID: PMC8365689, DOI: 10.1111/obr.13242.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcculturationAmericasChildDeveloping CountriesHumansLatin AmericaPediatric ObesityPublic HealthUnited StatesDiabetes prevalence among diverse Hispanic populations: considering nativity, ethnic discrimination, acculturation, and BMI
Kamody RC, Grilo CM, Vásquez E, Udo T. Diabetes prevalence among diverse Hispanic populations: considering nativity, ethnic discrimination, acculturation, and BMI. Eating And Weight Disorders - Studies On Anorexia, Bulimia And Obesity 2021, 26: 2673-2682. PMID: 33594660, DOI: 10.1007/s40519-021-01138-z.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
The Role of Acculturation in the Relation Between Intimate Partner Violence and Substance Misuse Among IPV-victimized Hispanic Women in the Community
Reyes ME, Weiss NH, Swan SC, Sullivan TP. The Role of Acculturation in the Relation Between Intimate Partner Violence and Substance Misuse Among IPV-victimized Hispanic Women in the Community. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2020, 37: np7057-np7081. PMID: 33100128, DOI: 10.1177/0886260520967134.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHispanic womenSubstance misuseIntimate partner violenceImportant public health implicationsSubstance misuse outcomesCorrelates of IPVPublic health implicationsIPV typesRole of acculturationPartner violenceWomenHealth implicationsPresent studyPotential utilityMisuseHigh levelsLimited researchDeterminants of accurate visual perception of child anthropometric phenotype among ethnically diverse preschool parents in the United States
Messiah S, Weerakoon S, Atem F, Schulte M, Lebron C, Kambali S, Mathew M, Chang C, Natale R. Determinants of accurate visual perception of child anthropometric phenotype among ethnically diverse preschool parents in the United States. Health & Social Care In The Community 2020, 28: 2095-2104. PMID: 32510693, DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChild weight statusWeight statusBMI percentileParental perceptions of child weight statusPerceptions of child weight statusAnthropometric phenotypesHigher obesity prevalenceChild BMI percentileChildhood obesity epidemicAssociated with parental perceptionsCountry of birthNon-Hispanic parentsMexican caregiversMultivariate linear regressionCaregiver perceptionsObesity prevalenceHeight/weight measurementsUnhealthy weightHealthy weightUnhealthy BMIChi-square analysisObesity epidemicCaregiversChild sociodemographicsParents' perceptionsMethods to Account for Uncertainty in Latent Class Assignments When Using Latent Classes as Predictors in Regression Models, with Application to Acculturation Strategy Measures.
Elliott M, Zhao Z, Mukherjee B, Kanaya A, Needham B. Methods to Account for Uncertainty in Latent Class Assignments When Using Latent Classes as Predictors in Regression Models, with Application to Acculturation Strategy Measures. Epidemiology 2020, 31: 194-204. PMID: 31809338, PMCID: PMC7480960, DOI: 10.1097/ede.0000000000001139.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMeasurement error modelJoint modelRegression parametersLatent classesLikelihood-basedLatent class modelSimulation studyClass modelTwo-stage modelClassError modelPrimary interestAcculturation behaviorsMeasurement errorSouth Asian immigrantsLatent class analysisAsian immigrantsTrue classUncertaintyClass analysisEstimationStrategy measures
2019
The effects of acculturation and environment on lifestyle behaviors in Korean immigrants: the mediating role of acculturative stress and body image discrepancy
Park C, Nam S, Redeker NS, Shebl FM, Dixon J, Jung TH, Whittemore R. The effects of acculturation and environment on lifestyle behaviors in Korean immigrants: the mediating role of acculturative stress and body image discrepancy. Ethnicity And Health 2019, 27: 157-173. PMID: 31535571, DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2019.1658182.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLifestyle behaviorsCross-sectional studyPhysical activitySedentary behaviorDietary behaviorsCardiometabolic diseasesBody image discrepancyLifestyle intervention programHealthy dietary behaviorsStunkard Figure Rating ScaleHealthy food accessibilityKorean community centersRating ScaleIntervention programsFigure Rating ScaleHealthy foodsEffects of acculturationEnvironmental supportImage discrepancyAdditional strategiesHigh rateDiseaseBody imageSignificant indirect effectAge of immigrationGender Differences in Acculturative Stress and Habitual Sleep Duration in Korean American Immigrants
Park C, Spruill TM, Butler MJ, Kwon SC, Redeker NS, Gharzeddine R, Whittemore R. Gender Differences in Acculturative Stress and Habitual Sleep Duration in Korean American Immigrants. Journal Of Immigrant And Minority Health 2019, 22: 736-745. PMID: 31377933, PMCID: PMC8291364, DOI: 10.1007/s10903-019-00926-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsShort sleep durationSleep durationKorean American immigrantsCross-sectional studyHabitual sleep durationGender-specific associationsGender differencesShort sleepMultiple linear regression analysisSleep healthLinear regression analysisCommunity settingsAccount gender differencesAcculturative stressRegression analysisAmerican immigrantsSleepDurationWomenMenSociocultural stressorsAssociationCivic disengagement
2018
Relationships of Obesity-Related Behavior Patterns With Socioeconomic Status and Acculturation in Korean American Women
Jang M, Jeon S, Nam S, Song HJ, Whittemore R. Relationships of Obesity-Related Behavior Patterns With Socioeconomic Status and Acculturation in Korean American Women. Clinical Nursing Research 2018, 29: 440-447. PMID: 29932007, DOI: 10.1177/1054773818783467.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcculturationAdultAsianBody Mass IndexCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansObesitySocial ClassConceptsBody mass indexKorean American womenObesity-related behaviorsSocioeconomic statusPhysical activityAmerican womenLow physical activityRelationship of obesityCross-sectional studyHealthy diet groupMass indexDiet groupUnhealthy lifestyleFurther interventionSedentary behaviorSecondary analysisHealthy lifestyleWomenGroup differencesLifestyle groupHigher acculturationGroupLifestyleTwo-step cluster analysisStatusIdées suicidaires et tentatives de suicide à l’adolescence en contexte migratoire
Deriu V, Benoit L, Moro M, Lachal J. Idées suicidaires et tentatives de suicide à l’adolescence en contexte migratoire. Soins Psychiatrie 2018, 39: 22-26. PMID: 29753434, DOI: 10.1016/j.spsy.2018.03.005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Acculturation and Syndemic Risk: Longitudinal Evaluation of Risk Factors Among Pregnant Latina Adolescents in New York City
Martinez I, Kershaw TS, Keene D, Perez-Escamilla R, Lewis JB, Tobin JN, Ickovics JR. Acculturation and Syndemic Risk: Longitudinal Evaluation of Risk Factors Among Pregnant Latina Adolescents in New York City. Annals Of Behavioral Medicine 2017, 52: 42-52. PMID: 28707175, PMCID: PMC6367896, DOI: 10.1007/s12160-017-9924-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPregnant Latina adolescentsYear postpartumRisk factorsSyndemic riskSyndemic scoreLongitudinal mixed-effects modelingSubstance useIntimate partner violenceLatina adolescentsCo-occurring epidemicsHigh-risk adolescentsMixed-effects modelingPostpartum periodPartner violenceHealth outcomesPregnancyLongitudinal evaluationLongitudinal changesNew York CitySyndemicSeverityAdolescentsPostpartumRisk reductionYork CityAcculturation Strategies and Symptoms of Depression: The Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America (MASALA) Study
Needham B, Mukherjee B, Bagchi P, Kim C, Mukherjea A, Kandula N, Kanaya A. Acculturation Strategies and Symptoms of Depression: The Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America (MASALA) Study. Journal Of Immigrant And Minority Health 2017, 20: 792-798. PMID: 28748299, PMCID: PMC5785586, DOI: 10.1007/s10903-017-0635-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSymptoms of depressionDepressive symptomsUS cultureSouth Asian immigrantsAcculturation strategiesElevated symptoms of depressionSocial supportSelf-reported social supportUndertreated mental disordersCES-D scaleAsian immigrantsSouth Asian culturesElevated symptomsLatent class analysisMental disordersCES-DIntegrated classesSouth AsiansMediators of AtherosclerosisAsian culturesDepressionLatent classesClass analysisAcculturationSymptoms
2016
Dietary patterns in Liberian refugees in Buduburam, Ghana
Ross WL, Gallego‐Pérez D, Lartey A, Sandow A, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Hromi‐Fiedler A. Dietary patterns in Liberian refugees in Buduburam, Ghana. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2016, 13 PMID: 27921367, PMCID: PMC6866052, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12401.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDietary patternsLiberian refugeesHealthy patternMore adherentRefugee settlementDietary pattern adherenceFood frequency questionnaireDistinct dietary patternsAssociations of interestCross-sectional surveyFrequency questionnairePattern adherenceFat patternGhanaian womenFood consumptionFood environmentSignificant differencesYoung childrenRefugee populationsSystematic sampleRefugeesAssociationAdherenceAcculturationLiberiansBetween Synergy and Travesty: A Sexual Risk Syndemic Among Pregnant Latina Immigrant and Non-immigrant Adolescents
Martinez I, Kershaw TS, Lewis JB, Stasko EC, Tobin JN, Ickovics JR. Between Synergy and Travesty: A Sexual Risk Syndemic Among Pregnant Latina Immigrant and Non-immigrant Adolescents. AIDS And Behavior 2016, 21: 858-869. PMID: 27338951, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-016-1461-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcculturation Strategies Among South Asian Immigrants: The Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America (MASALA) Study
Needham B, Mukherjee B, Bagchi P, Kim C, Mukherjea A, Kandula N, Kanaya A. Acculturation Strategies Among South Asian Immigrants: The Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America (MASALA) Study. Journal Of Immigrant And Minority Health 2016, 19: 373-380. PMID: 26928020, PMCID: PMC5003760, DOI: 10.1007/s10903-016-0372-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSouth Asian immigrantsAcculturation strategiesAsian immigrantsCross-cultural psychologySouth AsiansCultural attitudesEpidemiological cohort dataAcculturationImmigrantsHigher levels of incomeTheoretical frameworkLevel of incomeSociodemographic correlatesLatent class analysisLatent class regression analysisReligious affiliationMethodological approachConceptual ambiguityClass analysisAssimilationAmerica StudyMediators of AtherosclerosisUSAsiansGroup of individuals
2015
Outcome expectations and associated treatment outcomes in motivational enhancement therapy delivered in English and Spanish
Serafini K, Decker S, Kiluk BD, Añez L, Paris M, Frankforter T, Carroll KM. Outcome expectations and associated treatment outcomes in motivational enhancement therapy delivered in English and Spanish. American Journal On Addictions 2015, 24: 732-739. PMID: 26541501, PMCID: PMC4885684, DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12301.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatients' outcome expectationsTreatment outcomesMotivational enhancement therapyEnhancement therapyUrine toxicology screenLikelihood of abstinenceSubstance use disordersSubstance use outcomesToxicology screenClinical trialsTreatment periodUse disordersOutcome expectationsSecondary analysisSubstance useAbstinenceUse outcomesOutcomesMetSTherapyTreatmentBaseline expectationsGreater percentageSame treatmentImportant predictorRace, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status in Research on Child Health
Cheng T, Goodman E, Cheng T, Bogue C, Chien A, Dean J, Kharbanda A, Peeples E, Scheindlin B. Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status in Research on Child Health. Pediatrics 2015, 135: e225-e237. PMID: 25548336, PMCID: PMC9923597, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-3109.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChild healthHealth care disparitiesSocioeconomic statusCare disparitiesHealth care outcomesAdult morbidityPotential confoundingCare outcomesBiologic mechanismsHealth outcomesAmerican AcademyLife courseHealth careAdolescent HealthMorbidityOutcomesHealthBiologic influencesEthnicityExtensive literature documentsMore researchAAPDisparitiesMisattribution of causalityStatus
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