Protective Factors to the Wellbeing of Undocumented Latinx Immigrants in the United States: A Socio-Ecological Approach

Garcini, Luz M.; Chen, Nellie; Cantu, Erica; Sanchez, Natalie; Ziauddin, Khadija; Maza, Valentina; Molina, Mirna

doi:10.1080/15562948.2020.1836300

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“…Identifying coping strategies that may help vulnerable Latinx communities to overcome adversity is essential to inform culturally and contextually sensitive interventions aimed at reducing health risk. Among Latinxs, building strong family connections and robust social support networks have been identified as useful strategies to cope with distress (Garcini et al., 2020; Yakushko, 2010). Likewise, engagement in religious or spiritual practices and building trusting networks in the community have been shown to increase perceptions of hope and trust among Latinos (Garcini et al., 2020).…”

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“…Among Latinxs, building strong family connections and robust social support networks have been identified as useful strategies to cope with distress (Garcini et al., 2020; Yakushko, 2010). Likewise, engagement in religious or spiritual practices and building trusting networks in the community have been shown to increase perceptions of hope and trust among Latinos (Garcini et al., 2020). A study among 20 leaders working with Latino immigrant and refugees highlighted that cognitive reframing focusing on individual values, such as hopefulness, not giving up, having a focus, accepting suffering as part of life, and having a vision of the future, are constructive strategies used by Latino immigrants to cope with adversity (Benuto et al., 2018; Yakushko, 2010).…”

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Dealing with distress from the COVID‐19 pandemic: Mental health stressors and coping strategies in vulnerable latinx communities

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Rosenfeld

Kneese

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Health Soc Care Community

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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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Dealing with distress from the COVID‐19 pandemic: Mental health stressors and coping strategies in vulnerable latinx communities

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Rosenfeld

Kneese

et al. 2021

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“…Immigrants experience the loss of many sustaining social, personal and professional relationships within the exosystem, as well as defined roles that help facilitate meaning of their cultural and communal connection in the macrosystem (Suarez-Orozco et al, 2005). Research has evidenced that social support has significant positive effects on immigrant mental health, including amplifying sense of belonging, companionship, and sense of self-worth (Garcini et al, 2021;Herrero et al, 2011). Not only does social support act as a buffer against the impact of stress, but it can also ameliorate against symptoms of depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia in immigrant populations (Bhugra, 2004).…”

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Predictors of burnout for immigrant mental health professionals in the United States

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Mental health professionals who identify as immigrants encounter personal and professional barriers that can impact overall wellbeing. The current study conducted a survey of 108 licensed mental health professionals who identify as immigrants practicing in the United States. The survey included demographics as well as assessments of burnout, social support, and migratory grief and loss. The results of this study highlighted that a combination of higher migratory grief and lower perceived social support significantly predicted higher levels of burnout in mental health professionals. Implications for mental health programs, supervisors, and mentors and suggestions for future research are provided.

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“…Social processes influence health outcomes among all populations, but the experience of moving to, and living in, a new country makes social and community-level influences particularly salient for immigrants. Previous literature has identified social connections in the interpersonal, familial, and community realms as primary mechanisms driving health in immigrants [ 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 ], but the specific processes are not well-defined. Social support has a robust base of evidence for positive associations with immigrant physical and mental health [ 14 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 ], but likewise, the concept of social support is diffused, with operationalizations ranging from family support [ 51 ] to social cohesion [ 52 ] to engagement in online forums [ 53 ].…”

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Immigrant Perspectives of Social Connection in a Nontraditional Migration Area

Jacquez,

Vaughn,

Hardy-Besaw

2024

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Social connection is a core dimension of health and wellness among all populations, yet the experience of moving to and living in a new country makes social and community-level influences particularly salient for immigrants. We interviewed 38 Latino immigrants living in a nontraditional migration area to explore the social and community foundations of health and wellness. Using hybrid (inductive/deductive) qualitative analysis, we identified seven domains of social connection from the perspective of the interviewed participants: (1) lens of the individual; (2) immigrant experience; (3) interpersonal support; (4) community belonging; (5) community capital; (6) community navigation; and (7) social acceptance. Social connection domains generated by participants are consistent with the scientific literature, but this study identifies the specific social factors that immigrants describe as most salient to their own health and wellness. Our community-generated understanding of social connection can be used by healthcare providers to reduce risks and build on assets that will improve the health of immigrants living in nontraditional migration areas. Additionally, these results might serve as a foundation for a quantitative measure that can be used by providers to more accurately and comprehensively assess the social connection of their patients and by researchers to evaluate the effectiveness of community-level interventions for immigrants.

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Protective Factors to the Wellbeing of Undocumented Latinx Immigrants in the United States: A Socio-Ecological Approach

Cited by 12 publications

References 22 publications

Dealing with distress from the COVID‐19 pandemic: Mental health stressors and coping strategies in vulnerable latinx communities

Dealing with distress from the COVID‐19 pandemic: Mental health stressors and coping strategies in vulnerable latinx communities

Predictors of burnout for immigrant mental health professionals in the United States

Immigrant Perspectives of Social Connection in a Nontraditional Migration Area

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