Association Between Discrimination and Depressive Symptoms Among Hispanic or Latino Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint) DOI
Cameron K. Ormiston, Kevin Villalobos, Francisco Alejandro Montiel Ishino

et al.

Published: April 11, 2023

BACKGROUND Discrimination and xenophobia toward Hispanic Latino communities increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, likely inflicting significant harm on mental health of individuals. Pandemic-related financial social instability has disproportionately affected communities, potentially compounding existing disparities worsening health. OBJECTIVE This study aims to examine association between discrimination depressive symptoms pandemic among a national sample adults. METHODS Data from 116-item web-based nationally distributed survey May 2021 January 2022 were analyzed. The (N=1181) was restricted or (Mexican Mexican American, Puerto Rican; Cuban Central South Dominican another ethnicity) Depression assessed using 2-item Patient Health Questionnaire. 5-item Everyday Scale. A multinomial logistic regression with block entry model used assess relationship likelihood symptoms, as well how controls covariates interest. RESULTS American adults comprised largest proportion (533/1181, 45.13%), followed by (204/1181, 17.3%), Rican (189/1181, 16%), ethnicity (172/1181, 14.6%), (83/1181, 7.03%). Approximately 31.26% (367/1181) had symptoms. Regarding discrimination, 54.56% (634/1181) reported experiencing some form discrimination. Compared those who did not experience experienced almost 230% higher odds (adjusted ratio [AOR] 3.31, 95% CI 2.42-4.54). Also, we observed that sociodemographic factors such age gender significant. participants aged 56 years older, 18-35 36-55 having (AOR 3.83, 2.13-6.90 AOR 3.10, 1.74-5.51, respectively). Women 1.67, 1.23-2.30) than men. Respondents an annual income less US $25,000 2.14, 1.34-3.41) $35,000 1.89, 1.17-3.06) $50,000 $75,000. CONCLUSIONS Our findings provide importance especially when considering compounding, numerous socioeconomic challenges stemming impact communities. These include rising tensions against immigrants, inadequate access resources for individuals, hesitations seeking services this population. Ultimately, these can serve foundation promoting equity.

Language: Английский

Prevalence of depressive symptoms among Hispanic/Latino ethnic subgroups during the COVID-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Maryam Elhabashy,

Jolyna Chiangong,

Kevin Villalobos

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: March 20, 2024

Abstract Hispanic/Latino populations experienced disproportionate exposure to depression risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic. While aggregated data confirm risks of depressive symptoms among individuals, little research uses disaggregated investigate these based on ethnic subgroups. Using “Understanding Impact Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Social Distancing Physical Psychosocial (Mental) Health Chronic Diseases” survey, which was distributed nationally between May 13, 2021, January 9, 2022 (N = 5413), we estimated prevalence subgroups We performed descriptive analysis a 116-item collected from individuals aged ≥ 18 years (n 1181). About one-third participants reported (31.3%), with those who self-identified as other Hispanic/Latino/Spanish origin (40.2%) reporting highest symptom prevalence. Among treatment before pandemic, reports were Puerto Rican (81.8%) participants. More than receiving prior (38.7%) interference by mostly Central American (50.0%). This study highlights need for integrating more into public health approaches seek target population reduce racial/ethnic mental disparities.

Language: Английский

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Impact of Alcohol-Induced Facial Flushing Phenotype on Alcohol Consumption among Korean Adults: A Two-Year Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Bo Seung Kang, Changsun Kim, Seon-Hi Shin

et al.

JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10, P. e49826 - e49826

Published: May 23, 2024

The alcohol-induced facial flushing phenotype (flushing) is common among East Asians. Despite a small intake of alcohol, they experience heightened levels acetaldehyde, group-1 carcinogen, which, in turn, causes unpleasant symptoms such as redness, acting robust protective mechanism against consuming alcohol. However, some individuals with this genetic trait exhibit weakened alcohol restraint, which increases the risk developing alcohol-related cancers, esophageal and head or neck cancer, by several times. Although phenomenon crucial for public health, there paucity studies that have comprehensively investigated effect its genotype on consumption large group Asians while controlling various sociodemographic health-related variables at country level.

Language: Английский

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Association Between Discrimination and Depressive Symptoms Among Hispanic or Latino Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Cameron K. Ormiston, Kevin Villalobos, Francisco Alejandro Montiel Ishino

et al.

JMIR Formative Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8, P. e48076 - e48076

Published: June 6, 2024

Background Discrimination and xenophobia toward Hispanic Latino communities increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, likely inflicting significant harm on mental health of individuals. Pandemic-related financial social instability has disproportionately affected communities, potentially compounding existing disparities worsening health. Objective This study aims to examine association between discrimination depressive symptoms pandemic among a national sample adults. Methods Data from 116-item web-based nationally distributed survey May 2021 January 2022 were analyzed. The (N=1181) was restricted or (Mexican Mexican American, Puerto Rican; Cuban Central South Dominican another ethnicity) Depression assessed using 2-item Patient Health Questionnaire. 5-item Everyday Scale. A multinomial logistic regression with block entry model used assess relationship likelihood symptoms, as well how controls covariates interest. Results American adults comprised largest proportion (533/1181, 45.13%), followed by (204/1181, 17.3%), Rican (189/1181, 16%), ethnicity (172/1181, 14.6%), (83/1181, 7.03%). Approximately 31.26% (367/1181) had symptoms. Regarding discrimination, 54.56% (634/1181) reported experiencing some form discrimination. Compared those who did not experience experienced almost 230% higher odds (adjusted ratio [AOR] 3.31, 95% CI 2.42-4.54). Also, we observed that sociodemographic factors such age gender significant. participants aged 56 years older, 18-35 36-55 having (AOR 3.83, 2.13-6.90 AOR 3.10, 1.74-5.51, respectively). Women 1.67, 1.23-2.30) than men. Respondents an annual income less US $25,000 2.14, 1.34-3.41) $35,000 1.89, 1.17-3.06) $50,000 $75,000. Conclusions Our findings provide importance especially when considering compounding, numerous socioeconomic challenges stemming impact communities. These include rising tensions against immigrants, inadequate access resources for individuals, hesitations seeking services this population. Ultimately, these can serve foundation promoting equity.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccination Among US-Born and Non–US-Born Residents of the United States From a Nationally Distributed Survey: Cross-sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Francisco Alejandro Montiel Ishino, Kevin Villalobos, Faustine Williams

et al.

JMIR Formative Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 7, P. e43672 - e43672

Published: April 25, 2023

Extended literature has demonstrated that COVID-19 vaccination is crucial for the health of all individuals, regardless age. Research on status in United States (US) among US-born and non-US-born residents limited.

Language: Английский

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A multivariable model of barriers to COVID-19 vaccination: Using cross sectional data from a nationally distributed survey in the United States DOI Creative Commons
Francisco Alejandro Montiel Ishino, Kevin Villalobos, Faustine Williams

et al.

Preventive Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 175, P. 107709 - 107709

Published: Sept. 21, 2023

Discrimination has had longstanding effects on mental and physiological health, which became more evident synergized during the COVID-19 pandemic. The role of discrimination vaccination for pandemic, however, is not well understood. As such, we examined relationship everyday vaccination.

Language: Английский

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Association Between Discrimination and Depressive Symptoms Among Hispanic or Latino Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint) DOI
Cameron K. Ormiston, Kevin Villalobos, Francisco Alejandro Montiel Ishino

et al.

Published: April 11, 2023

BACKGROUND Discrimination and xenophobia toward Hispanic Latino communities increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, likely inflicting significant harm on mental health of individuals. Pandemic-related financial social instability has disproportionately affected communities, potentially compounding existing disparities worsening health. OBJECTIVE This study aims to examine association between discrimination depressive symptoms pandemic among a national sample adults. METHODS Data from 116-item web-based nationally distributed survey May 2021 January 2022 were analyzed. The (N=1181) was restricted or (Mexican Mexican American, Puerto Rican; Cuban Central South Dominican another ethnicity) Depression assessed using 2-item Patient Health Questionnaire. 5-item Everyday Scale. A multinomial logistic regression with block entry model used assess relationship likelihood symptoms, as well how controls covariates interest. RESULTS American adults comprised largest proportion (533/1181, 45.13%), followed by (204/1181, 17.3%), Rican (189/1181, 16%), ethnicity (172/1181, 14.6%), (83/1181, 7.03%). Approximately 31.26% (367/1181) had symptoms. Regarding discrimination, 54.56% (634/1181) reported experiencing some form discrimination. Compared those who did not experience experienced almost 230% higher odds (adjusted ratio [AOR] 3.31, 95% CI 2.42-4.54). Also, we observed that sociodemographic factors such age gender significant. participants aged 56 years older, 18-35 36-55 having (AOR 3.83, 2.13-6.90 AOR 3.10, 1.74-5.51, respectively). Women 1.67, 1.23-2.30) than men. Respondents an annual income less US $25,000 2.14, 1.34-3.41) $35,000 1.89, 1.17-3.06) $50,000 $75,000. CONCLUSIONS Our findings provide importance especially when considering compounding, numerous socioeconomic challenges stemming impact communities. These include rising tensions against immigrants, inadequate access resources for individuals, hesitations seeking services this population. Ultimately, these can serve foundation promoting equity.

Language: Английский

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