Mexico and the United States: Ambivalent Vistas.

Gonzales, Michael J.; Raat, W. Dirk

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“…Census Bureau, 2011) showed that among the five zip code areas where participants resided, 81.6% of residents were Hispanic or Latino, and 71.5% spoke a language other than English at home. Perhaps, lack of English language skills served as a barrier to other resources that can promote more sedentary lifestyles (e.g., Latinas less likely to secure a white-collar office/desk job than non-Hispanic women (Gonzales, 2008)). Findings from previous qualitative studies, although few in number, also support this notion (J.…”

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Acculturation and Physical Activity Among Latinas Enrolled in a 12-Month Walking Intervention

Joseph

Benitez

Ainsworth³

et al. 2017

West J Nurs Res

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This report evaluates the relationship between acculturation and assimilation with the physical activity outcomes of a 12-month walking intervention for postpartum Latinas (n=81, M age =29.2, M BMI = 30.0). Physical activity was measured by ActiGraph GT1M accelerometers. Acculturation and assimilation were measured by the Hazuda Acculturation and Assimilation Scales. Data were collected at baseline, 6-months, and 12-months. Results showed a trend for participants classified in the least acculturated groups to engage in more moderate-to-vigorous physical activity than participants classified in the higher acculturated/assimilated groups for two dimensions of acculturation (Adult Proficiency in English vs. Spanish, p=.002; Adult Pattern of English Language vs. Spanish Language, p=.001) and two dimensions of assimilation (Childhood Interaction with Members of Mainstream Society, p=.028; Adult Functional Integration into Mainstream Society, p=<.001). No other significant effects were observed. Findings highlight the continued need to understand the context in which acculturation and assimilation influence PA.

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Acculturation and Physical Activity Among Latinas Enrolled in a 12-Month Walking Intervention

Joseph

Benitez

Ainsworth³

et al. 2017

West J Nurs Res

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“…Scholars have pointed out that immigration is a gendered phenomenon (Hondagneu-Sotelo 2003; Pessar and Mahler 2003). Half of all Latino immigrants in the United States are women, and Latina immigrants become naturalized citizens at higher rates than do their male counterparts (Gonzales 2008; Immigration Policy Center 2010). While the numbers of Latino and Latina immigrants are the same, the manner in which they arrive differs.…”

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“…Once in the United States, 54% of Latina immigrants work outside of the home. More than 87% are employed in gender-stratified occupations in agriculture, food service, housekeeping, and domestic care jobs (Gonzales 2008). In this respect, immigration (especially Mexican and Central American) has been an inherently gendered phenomenon.…”

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Tracking the Latino Gender Gap: Gender Attitudes across Sex, Borders, and Generations

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M any cultural stereotypes exist regarding the "modernity" of values possessed by Latino immigrants, particularly in reference to gender norms. Common perceptions about Latin machismo and marianismo (the idea that women should be pure and moral) do not paint a portrait of gender egalitarian dispositions. These assessments are upheld by neomodernization theorists who specifically identify gender attitudes as a critical element of modernity. In applying a revisedThe authors wish to thank three anonymous reviewers along with

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“…Brown, Cohen, & Mezuk, ; Casillas et al, ; Harker, ). In addition, Latina immigrants report low rates of consistent medical care (Callahan & Cooper, ) and use of preventive health services such as mammograms, clinical breast examinations, and Pap smears (Rodriguez, Ward, & Perez‐Stable, ), and they are more likely to be uninsured when compared with U.S.‐born Latinas (25% vs. 47%, respectively; Gonzales, ). The lack of research may, in part, be due to the difficulty in reaching, recruiting, and assessing this population.…”

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Recruiting and Assessing Recent Young Adult Latina Immigrants in Health Disparities Research

Sheehan

Dillon

Babino

et al. 2016

J Multicult Couns & Deve

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The authors interviewed 4 researchers to identify facilitators in recruiting and assessing Latina immigrants. The 4 researchers recruited 530 recent Latina immigrants (ages 18–23 years) for a study of social and cultural determinants of health. Consensual qualitative research methods revealed that respondent-driven sampling was an effective recruitment method. Fear of deportation was a barrier. Stigma about sensitive topics (e.g., sex, drug use) did not affect participation. Findings can help counselors conduct health disparities research.

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Mexico and the United States: Ambivalent Vistas.

Cited by 7 publications

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Acculturation and Physical Activity Among Latinas Enrolled in a 12-Month Walking Intervention

Acculturation and Physical Activity Among Latinas Enrolled in a 12-Month Walking Intervention

Tracking the Latino Gender Gap: Gender Attitudes across Sex, Borders, and Generations

Recruiting and Assessing Recent Young Adult Latina Immigrants in Health Disparities Research

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