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Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health OnlineFirst articles

27.03.2024 | Review Paper

Use of Community Health Workers Among U.S. Male Latino Population: A Scoping Review

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are an effective strategy to address the health needs of specified communities. The purpose of this scoping review was to explore the use of CHWs to address the health needs of the Latino male population. This …

verfasst von:
J. Littlefield, M. L. Longacre

Open Access 13.02.2024 | Original Paper

Let’s Walk: A Quasi-Experimental Multi-Component Intervention to Improve Physical Activity and Social Engagement for Older Chinese American Adults

Physical activity (PA) is critical for healthy aging, yet < 16% of U.S. older adults meet federal recommendations for moderate to vigorous PA. Asian Americans are a rapidly growing segment of the older adult population, who are less likely to meet …

verfasst von:
Carina Katigbak, Ssu-Fang Cheng, Christina Matz, Holly Jimison

09.02.2024 | Original Paper

Utilization of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicine Across Ethnically Diverse Asian Americans

We conducted an analysis to identify factors influencing the use of traditional complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM), with a particular emphasis on ethnic variations. Using the 2015 Asian American Quality of Life survey (N = 2,609) …

verfasst von:
Eun-Hye Grace Yi, Yuri Jang, Jiaming Liang

03.02.2024 | Review Paper

A Narrative Review of Cervical Cancer Screening Utilization Among Haitian Immigrant Women in the U.S.: Health Beliefs, Perceptions, and Societal Barriers and Facilitators

Haitian immigrant women living in the U.S. have a higher rate of cervical cancer mortality than any other ethnic group, primarily due to lower rates of screening test utilization. Therefore, it is important to understand the issues affecting their …

verfasst von:
Juana Romelus, Carol McLaughlin, Dominique Ruggieri, Sherry Morgan

31.01.2024 | Original Paper

Ethnic Minority Participation in Clinical Trials from Latin America and the Caribbean: A Scoping Review

We summarize the clinical trials (CTs) main characteristics, including members of ethnic minorities from Latin America. We carried out a systematic search in six databases. We made a descriptive synthesis of CTs, summarizing the characteristics …

verfasst von:
Percy Herrera-Añazco, Jerry K. Benites-Meza, Brenda Caira-Chuquineyra, Daniel Fernandez-Guzman, Enrique A. Hernandez-Bustamante, Vicente A. Benites-Zapata

27.01.2024 | Original Paper

Variations in the Prevalence of Childhood Anemia by Ethnicity Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Peru

We aimed to determine the variations in the prevalence of childhood anemia according to the ethnic group before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Peru. Secondary analysis of the Demographic and Family Health Survey during 2016–2021. The outcome …

verfasst von:
Agueda Muñoz-del-Carpio-Toia, Jerry K. Benites-Meza, Percy Herrera-Añazco, Vicente A. Benites-Zapata

Open Access 20.01.2024 | Original Paper

Depression and Anxiety Mediate the Relationship between Discrimination and Well-Being in a Sample of Latinx Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Results from a Dual Mediation Analysis

Latinxs experience greater risk for type 2 diabetes, discrimination, and poor mental health. The pathways linking these factors, however, are not well understood. This study tested whether depression and anxiety mediated the relationship between …

verfasst von:
Kevin A. Matlock, Rafael Pérez-Escamilla, Julie Wagner

Open Access 17.01.2024 | Review Paper

Barriers and Enablers of Diabetes Self-Management Strategies Among Arabic-Speaking Immigrants Living with Type 2 Diabetes in High-Income Western countries- A Systematic Review

The aim of this review is to investigate barriers and enablers of diabetes self-management strategies among migrant Arabic-speaking background [ASB] individuals living with type 2 diabetes in high-income Western countries. Despite living in …

verfasst von:
Anwar Noor Althubyani, Sabrina Gupta, Clarice Y. Tang, Mehak Batra, Rahul Krishna Puvvada, Peter Higgs, Markandeya Joisa, Jency Thomas

05.01.2024 | Original Paper

African American and Hispanic Cancer Survivors’ and Caregivers’ Experiences in Nebraska

Racial and ethnic minority populations experience poorer cancer outcomes compared to non-Hispanic White populations, but qualitative studies have typically focused on single subpopulations. We explored experiences, perceptions, and attitudes …

verfasst von:
Kendra L. Ratnapradipa, Krishtee Napit, Keyonna M. King, Athena K. Ramos, Lady Beverly L. Luma, Danae Dinkel, Tamara Robinson, Jolene Rohde, Laura Schabloske, Tatiana Tchouankam, Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway

Open Access 04.01.2024 | Original Paper

The Effect of a Quality Improvement Project on Improving Patients’ Willingness to Receive an Influenza Vaccination in the Emergency Department

The aim of this project was to increase willingness to receive the influenza vaccine to the optimal rate of ≥ 70%. Low acuity adult patients who visited an Emergency Department (ED) were assessed regarding their willingness to receive the …

verfasst von:
Paola H. German, Mark Lazenby, Susanne Phillips, Angela Jun

03.01.2024 | Original Paper

Increasing Access to Medical Care for Hispanic Women Without Insurance: A Mobile Clinic Approach

The purpose of this study was to describe the health status and barriers of people who sought care on a free mobile health clinic for women without insurance in California. Participants were 221 women who attended the Salud para Mujeres (Women’s …

verfasst von:
Suzanne Phelan, Marilyn Tseng, Anita Kelleher, Erin Kim, Cristina Macedo, Vicki Charbonneau, Irebid Gilbert, David Parro, Luke Rawlings

Open Access 02.01.2024 | Review Paper

Food for Soul—Older Immigrants’ Food Habits and Meal Preferences After Immigration: A Systematic Literature Review

There are few primary studies that focused on the older immigrants’ food habits and meal preferences after immigration and settlement in a new country. A comprehensive database search for literature was conducted in May 2021 and upgraded in …

verfasst von:
Daniela Lillekroken, Asta Bye, Liv Halvorsrud, Laura Terragni, Jonas Debesay

29.12.2023 | Original Paper

Immigrant Parent Legal Status and Children’s Health in the Hispanic Community Health Study of Latino Youth (SOL Youth)

We assess how immigrant parent legal status shapes children’s physical and mental health. Using the Hispanic Community Health Study of Latino Youth—a multi-site dataset—we evaluated mean differences in multiple physical and mental health …

verfasst von:
Stephanie Potochnick, Ian Mikkelsen, Linda C. Gallo, Carmen R. Isasi, Franklyn Gonzalez II, Krista M. Perreira

Open Access 18.12.2023 | Original Paper

Self-reported Disability Among Recently Resettled Refugees in the United States: Results from the National Annual Survey of Refugees

The prevalence rates and correlates of mental or physical disability among recently resettled refugees, who undergo strenuous journeys before arriving in the US, remain unknown, masking potential health disparities. Self-reported disability was …

verfasst von:
Mehak Kaur, Lily Kamalyan, Dania Abubaker, Rawan Alheresh, Tala Al-Rousan

02.12.2023 | Original Paper

Socio-Demographic and Disability Disparities in Stroke by Citizenship Status: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

This study aims to assess relationships between previous stroke diagnosis and demographic or disability status variables, stratified by U.S. citizenship status. The 2019 and 2021 National Health Interview Survey data were analyzed for both …

verfasst von:
Heather Marie Dixon, Daudet Ilunga Tshiswaka

20.11.2023 | Original Paper

Characteristics of Vulnerable Foreigners in Need of Emergency Care Support in Japan: A Case Study of Thai Nationals from 2004 to 2020

In Japan, a considerable number of foreigners encounter challenges in accessing appropriate healthcare services due to the lack of insurance coverage. However, the absence of a public database on these individuals makes it difficult to assess …

verfasst von:
Sopak Supakul, Makoto Yoshida, Makoto Kosaka, Anju Murayama, Yuta Tani, Divya Bhandari, Akihiko Ozaki, Tetsuya Tanimoto

18.11.2023 | Original Paper

“I Trust That Only God Can Protect Me, But …”: The Religious Meaning Behind Mammogram Attitudes and Behaviors Among Immigrant Muslim Women

Although breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women in the United States, women from ethnic minorities still underutilize mammogram screenings. Immigrant Muslim women (IMW) demonstrated low mammogram screening rates compared to …

verfasst von:
Sarah Alkhaifi

09.11.2023 | Review Paper

Factors Influencing the Utilisation of Mammography Among Ethnic Minorities: A Framework-Driven Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Ethnic minority women experience disparities in mammography screening utilisation and breast cancer outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesised multidomain and multilevel factors that intersect to influence the utilisation of …

verfasst von:
D. N. S. Chan, C. Li, B. M. H. Law, B. Xu, C. Kwok

07.11.2023 | Original Paper

An Innovative Approach to Promote Weight Loss Among Mexican Immigrants: A Pilot Study

Mexican Americans are among the highest risk groups for obesity and its associated health consequences, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. 154 overweight/obese Mexican Americans recruited from the Mexican Consulate in New York City …

verfasst von:
Jennifer Leng, Florence Lui, Bharat Narang, Jacqueline Cabral, Jacqueline Finik, Minlun Wu, Josana Tonda, Francesca Gany

03.11.2023 | Original Paper

HIV Care Outcomes Among Non-US-Born Persons with Diagnosed HIV Infection, 2019

Despite the improvements in HIV care outcomes in the United States (US), non-US-born persons continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV. We analyzed National HIV Surveillance System (NHSS) data on HIV diagnoses, stage 3 (AIDS) at diagnosis …

verfasst von:
Tebitha T. Kajese Mawokomatanda, Sonia Singh, Eduardo E. Valverde