Do health care needs of indigent Mexican-American, black, and white adolescents differ?

Fitzpatrick, Sherahe; Fujii, Cindy; Shragg, G.Paul; Rice, Lynn; Morgan, Maria C.; Felice, Marianne E.

doi:10.1016/0197-0070(90)90022-t

Cited by 8 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 9 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The incidence of current or past eczema and asthma or hayfever seems to reveal that the Afro‐American population suffers more frequently from atopic dermatitis than the other groups, and especially more than the Hispanic population. Although this phenomenon appears to be somewhat controversial (15, 16), previous studies have reported similar findings (17, 18).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 83%

Ethnic variations in self‐perceived sensitive skin: epidemiological survey

et al. 2002

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

To examine possible ethnic variations in perception of sensitive skin, an epidemiological survey was performed in the San Francisco area. Approximately 800 telephone interviews were conducted with women from four different ethnic groups (Afro-Americans, Asians, Euro-Americans, Hispanics; approximately 200 women per group). In addition to sensitive facial skin assessments, age and other general skin condition data were collected. 52% of the subjects identified themselves as having sensitive facial skin. There was no statistical difference between the ethnic groups in terms of sensitive skin prevalence. Nevertheless, some differences were noted between ethnic subgroups of sensitive skin. Euro-Americans were characterized by a higher skin reactivity to wind and tended to be less reactive to cosmetics. Afro-Americans presented diminished skin reactivity to most environmental factors and a lower frequency of recurring facial redness. Asians appeared to have greater skin reactivity to spicy food, to sudden changes in temperature and to wind, and tended to suffer from itching more frequently. Hispanics presented a lower incidence of skin reactivity to alcohol. The differences in skin sensitivity between ethnic groups concerned mostly factors of skin reactivity and, to a lesser extent, its symptomatology. But, taken together, we note the similarities in comparing how women of varying ethnic backgrounds perceive the sensitive skin condition.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 83%

Ethnic variations in self‐perceived sensitive skin: epidemiological survey

et al. 2002

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…In a study of one of the largest multiethnic samples of adolescents, Dornbusch, Mont-Reynand, Ritter, Chen, and Steinberg (1991) reported that Caucasian and Asian-American youth reported more depressive symptoms than African-American or Hispanic-American adolescents, even after controlling for levels of stressful life events. Given other findings (e.g., Fitzpatrick et al, 1990), it is probably wise to note Hammen's (1991) conclusion that there is no evidence for Black–White differences in depression among adults. Rates among Native-American adolescents appear to be elevated (Beiser & Attneave, 1982; May, 1983); high rates have been reported especially among Native Americans in boarding schools (Kleinfeld & Bloom, 1977; Kursh, Bjork, Sindell, & Nelle, 1966; Manson, Ackerson, Dick, Baron, & Fleming, 1990).…”

Section: Who Becomes Depressed In Adolescence?mentioning

confidence: 94%

“…At least in girls, poor body image may lead to eating disorders and then to depression. Several studies have shown elevated depression with medical illness (Cavanaugh, 1986; Fitzpatrick et al, 1990). This relationship is usually interpreted as stress and anxiety of the medical illness causing the depression.…”

Section: Comorbidity and Co-occurrence Of Other Disordersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Depression in adolescence.

Petersen¹,

Compas²,

Brooks‐Gunn³

et al. 1993

American Psychologist

671

411

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Adolescence is an important developmental period for understanding the nature, course, and treatment of depression. Recent research concerned with depressive mood, syndromes, and disorders during adolescence is reviewed, including investigations of the prevalence, course, risk factors, and prevention and treatment programs for each of these three levels of depressive phenomena in adolescence. A broad biopsychosocial perspective on adolescent depression is recommended, and possible directions for future integrative research are proposed. Based on current research and knowledge, implications for research, program, and national policy are considered.

show abstract

“…In the United States, the population that is most at risk for the incidence and transmittal of tuberculosis includes newly arrived immigrants, including Mexicans. 33 McQuillan et al 34 noted that adult Mexican Americans were slightly less likely than other Americans to have protective levels of antibody to diphtheria and tetanus. 32 Findings from a study of 845 African American, Mexican American, and white adolescents in San Diego indicate that, among the subjects surveyed, Mexican American adolescents had a higher rate of positive tuberculin tests, necessitating treatment.…”

Section: Communicable Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Eliminating Health Disparities

Giger

Davidhizar

2007

The Health Care Manager

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Since the formation of the United States in early times, diversity has always been a reality. With the immigration of diverse whites from Europe, the importation of black slaves from Africa, and the presence of the preexisting Native American populations, diversity has long been a fact of life in this country. However, one of the long-standing priorities of the United States has been "good health" for all the people. The broad diversity of the population has presented a tremendous challenge to health care. This article addresses this important topic by looking at the concept of health disparity from a biopsychosocial perspective and further by describing disparities that are present in the United States among the 2 major ethnic minority groups, African Americans and Mexican Americans. Many other health disparities could be considered in other groups, but space limits of article allow only the 2 major ethnic minority groups to be addressed.

show abstract

Do health care needs of indigent Mexican-American, black, and white adolescents differ?

Cited by 8 publications

References 9 publications

Ethnic variations in self‐perceived sensitive skin: epidemiological survey

Ethnic variations in self‐perceived sensitive skin: epidemiological survey

Depression in adolescence.

Eliminating Health Disparities

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About