The effects of latent social needs on physician utilization by immigrants: A replication study

Health Care Utilization, Family Context, and Adaptation Among Immigrants to the United States

“…Previous research on the health care utilization patterns of immigrants has shown variable effects of adaptation or acculturation and duration of residence. Van der Stuyft et al (1989) and Hoing-Parnass (1982) found that measured acculturation significantly affected immigrants' use of preventive services, but did not reduce the gap between the utilization patterns of the native-born and immigrant populations. Duration of residence had no additional appreciable impact, after acculturation was included, either on immigrants' utilization or on the gap between natives and the foreign-born.…”

“…The process of migration involves varying degrees of economic, social, and environmental dislocation, all of which affect the health and well-being of migrants in the period following migration Hull 1979;Kasl and Berkman 1983). The use of formal health care, however, is constrained by the lack of knowledge, limited resources and access to care, and cultural differences in illness and help-seeking behavior (Anderson 1986;Cobb-Clark 1991;Hendershot 1988;Hoing-Parnass 1982;Hull 1979;Queseda 1976;Siddharthan 1991;Stephen et al 1994; Van der Stuyft et al 1989). Immigrants also have limited access to publicly-funded programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and WIC, which improve access to primary care (Arnold 1979;Guttmacher 1984;North 1980;Siddharthan 1991).…”

Health Care Utilization, Family Context, and Adaptation Among Immigrants to the United States

“…Previous research on the health care utilization patterns of immigrants has shown variable effects of adaptation or acculturation and duration of residence. Van der Stuyft et al (1989) and Hoing-Parnass (1982) found that measured acculturation significantly affected immigrants' use of preventive services, but did not reduce the gap between the utilization patterns of the native-born and immigrant populations. Duration of residence had no additional appreciable impact, after acculturation was included, either on immigrants' utilization or on the gap between natives and the foreign-born.…”

“…The process of migration involves varying degrees of economic, social, and environmental dislocation, all of which affect the health and well-being of migrants in the period following migration Hull 1979;Kasl and Berkman 1983). The use of formal health care, however, is constrained by the lack of knowledge, limited resources and access to care, and cultural differences in illness and help-seeking behavior (Anderson 1986;Cobb-Clark 1991;Hendershot 1988;Hoing-Parnass 1982;Hull 1979;Queseda 1976;Siddharthan 1991;Stephen et al 1994; Van der Stuyft et al 1989). Immigrants also have limited access to publicly-funded programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and WIC, which improve access to primary care (Arnold 1979;Guttmacher 1984;North 1980;Siddharthan 1991).…”

Time Since Immigration and Health Services Utilization of Korean‐American Older Adults Living in Los Angeles County

“…Another study of Korean Americans found that physician visits were associated with being insured and being a recent immigrant 12 . Other studies have reported marginal or no association between length of time since immigration and health services use 13,14 …”

“…12 Other studies have reported marginal or no association between length of time since immigration and health services use. 13,14 The aims of this study were to characterize ambulatory healthcare utilization of older Korean Americans and to determine influence of acculturation, measured as length of time since immigration, on health service utilization, specifically physician visits. It is hypothesized that older Korean Americans who are recent immigrants will use health services less than older Korean Americans who immigrated earlier.…”

Traditional Herbal Medicine in the Korean Community in Australia: A Strategy to Cope with Health Demands of Immigrant Life

“…Anderson and his associates (1981) argued that the under-utilization of biomedical physicians' services among immigrants is related to a lack of health insurance or publicly funded insurance Han: Traditional Herbal Medicine in the Korean Community in Australia programmes to improve primary care (also see Arnold, 1979;Guttmacher, 1984;Siddharthan, 1991). Others attributed it to the lack of knowledge of available services, limited resources and access to care and cultural differences in illness and health care seeking behaviour (Queseda, 1976;Hull, 1979;Honig-Parnass, 1982;Anderson, 1986;Van der Stuyft et al, 1989;Siddharthan, 1991). These studies use what is often known as the socioeconomic status model, which focuses on income and education and maintains that socio-economic factors are more influential determining factors of health care utilization than ethnicity.…”

Health Care Utilization, Family Context, and Adaptation Among Immigrants to the United States

“…Previous research on the health care utilization patterns of immigrants has shown variable effects of adaptation or acculturation and duration of residence. Van der Stuyft et al (1989) and Hoing-Parnass (1982) found that measured acculturation significantly affected immigrants' use of preventive services, but did not reduce the gap between the utilization patterns of the native-born and immigrant populations. Duration of residence had no additional appreciable impact, after acculturation was included, either on immigrants' utilization or on the gap between natives and the foreign-born.…”

“…The process of migration involves varying degrees of economic, social, and environmental dislocation, all of which affect the health and well-being of migrants in the period following migration Hull 1979;Kasl and Berkman 1983). The use of formal health care, however, is constrained by the lack of knowledge, limited resources and access to care, and cultural differences in illness and help-seeking behavior (Anderson 1986;Cobb-Clark 1991;Hendershot 1988;Hoing-Parnass 1982;Hull 1979;Queseda 1976;Siddharthan 1991;Stephen et al 1994; Van der Stuyft et al 1989). Immigrants also have limited access to publicly-funded programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and WIC, which improve access to primary care (Arnold 1979;Guttmacher 1984;North 1980;Siddharthan 1991).…”

Time Since Immigration and Health Services Utilization of Korean‐American Older Adults Living in Los Angeles County

“…Another study of Korean Americans found that physician visits were associated with being insured and being a recent immigrant 12 . Other studies have reported marginal or no association between length of time since immigration and health services use 13,14 …”

“…12 Other studies have reported marginal or no association between length of time since immigration and health services use. 13,14 The aims of this study were to characterize ambulatory healthcare utilization of older Korean Americans and to determine influence of acculturation, measured as length of time since immigration, on health service utilization, specifically physician visits. It is hypothesized that older Korean Americans who are recent immigrants will use health services less than older Korean Americans who immigrated earlier.…”

Traditional Herbal Medicine in the Korean Community in Australia: A Strategy to Cope with Health Demands of Immigrant Life

“…Anderson and his associates (1981) argued that the under-utilization of biomedical physicians' services among immigrants is related to a lack of health insurance or publicly funded insurance Han: Traditional Herbal Medicine in the Korean Community in Australia programmes to improve primary care (also see Arnold, 1979;Guttmacher, 1984;Siddharthan, 1991). Others attributed it to the lack of knowledge of available services, limited resources and access to care and cultural differences in illness and health care seeking behaviour (Queseda, 1976;Hull, 1979;Honig-Parnass, 1982;Anderson, 1986;Van der Stuyft et al, 1989;Siddharthan, 1991). These studies use what is often known as the socioeconomic status model, which focuses on income and education and maintains that socio-economic factors are more influential determining factors of health care utilization than ethnicity.…”

Health Care Utilization, Family Context, and Adaptation Among Immigrants to the United States

“…Previous research on the health care utilization patterns of immigrants has shown variable effects of adaptation or acculturation and duration of residence. Van der Stuyft et al (1989) and Hoing-Parnass (1982) found that measured acculturation significantly affected immigrants' use of preventive services, but did not reduce the gap between the utilization patterns of the native-born and immigrant populations. Duration of residence had no additional appreciable impact, after acculturation was included, either on immigrants' utilization or on the gap between natives and the foreign-born.…”

“…The process of migration involves varying degrees of economic, social, and environmental dislocation, all of which affect the health and well-being of migrants in the period following migration Hull 1979;Kasl and Berkman 1983). The use of formal health care, however, is constrained by the lack of knowledge, limited resources and access to care, and cultural differences in illness and help-seeking behavior (Anderson 1986;Cobb-Clark 1991;Hendershot 1988;Hoing-Parnass 1982;Hull 1979;Queseda 1976;Siddharthan 1991;Stephen et al 1994; Van der Stuyft et al 1989). Immigrants also have limited access to publicly-funded programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and WIC, which improve access to primary care (Arnold 1979;Guttmacher 1984;North 1980;Siddharthan 1991).…”

Time Since Immigration and Health Services Utilization of Korean‐American Older Adults Living in Los Angeles County

“…Another study of Korean Americans found that physician visits were associated with being insured and being a recent immigrant 12 . Other studies have reported marginal or no association between length of time since immigration and health services use 13,14 …”

“…12 Other studies have reported marginal or no association between length of time since immigration and health services use. 13,14 The aims of this study were to characterize ambulatory healthcare utilization of older Korean Americans and to determine influence of acculturation, measured as length of time since immigration, on health service utilization, specifically physician visits. It is hypothesized that older Korean Americans who are recent immigrants will use health services less than older Korean Americans who immigrated earlier.…”

Traditional Herbal Medicine in the Korean Community in Australia: A Strategy to Cope with Health Demands of Immigrant Life

“…Anderson and his associates (1981) argued that the under-utilization of biomedical physicians' services among immigrants is related to a lack of health insurance or publicly funded insurance Han: Traditional Herbal Medicine in the Korean Community in Australia programmes to improve primary care (also see Arnold, 1979;Guttmacher, 1984;Siddharthan, 1991). Others attributed it to the lack of knowledge of available services, limited resources and access to care and cultural differences in illness and health care seeking behaviour (Queseda, 1976;Hull, 1979;Honig-Parnass, 1982;Anderson, 1986;Van der Stuyft et al, 1989;Siddharthan, 1991). These studies use what is often known as the socioeconomic status model, which focuses on income and education and maintains that socio-economic factors are more influential determining factors of health care utilization than ethnicity.…”