Download or read book The Role of Race Socioeconomic Status Self Esteem Social Support and Depressive Symptoms in Predicting Cancer Screenings Among Sexual Minority Women written by Anna A. Sowinski and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sexual minority women have been found to engage in less health promoting behaviors compared to heterosexual women, including undergoing cancer screenings (Buchmueller & Carpenter, 2010; Cochran et al., 2001; Fish & Anthony, 2005; Tracy et al., 2010). Ethnic minority women have also been found to be less likely to engage in cancer screenings than white women (Ashing-Giwa et al., 2004; Calle et al., 1993; Choi et al., 2010; Lee et al. 2010; Shariff-Marco et al., 2010). There is very little research that looks at differences in cancer screenings among a diverse sample of sexual minority women. This study examined whether sexual minority women of color were less likely to undergo cancer screenings (i.e., Pap smear, mammogram) compared to white sexual minority women. Also links between income, education, self-esteem, depressive symptoms, and social support were investigated as predictors of cancer screenings. Three hypotheses were proposed: 1) sexual minority women of color would be less likely to have undergone cancer screening (i.e., Pap smear in the last 2 years, mammogram) compared to white sexual minority women; 2) socioeconomic status (income, education) would predict cancer screening such that those with lower income and education would be less likely to have undergone cancer screenings compared to those with higher income and education; 3) self-esteem, depression, and social support would predict cancer screening, such that those with higher self-esteem, less depressive symptoms, and greater social support would have a higher probability of having undergone cancer screening (having a mammogram and undergoing a Pap smear in the last 2 years) compared to those with lower self-esteem, greater depressive symptoms, and lower social support. To test these hypotheses, data from 395 participants from the Women Loving Women Health Project (DiPlacido, 1998) was analyzed using logistic regression analyses. It was found that only 3 out of the 7 predictors of cancer screenings were statistically significant (p
Download or read book Communities in Action written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-04-27 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.
Download or read book Socioeconomic Status Gender Race Ethinicity and Social Support Impacts Mental Health On Adults written by Carmen Yessica Jacinto and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this thesis is to examine the impact of socioeconomic status, gender, race/ethnicity and social support on mental health among African Americans, Hispanics and Non-Hispanic White adults ages 18 to 55. The data for this study was collected from 23,733 adults interviewed in the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) 2003. The independent variables for this study are socioeconomic status, gender, race/ethnicity, and social support. The dependent variable is Mental Health. The results of the study indicate that low socioeconomic status, lower education attainment, gender, race/ethnicity are all predictors of mental health among adults. Low socioeconomic status, i.e., worse poverty and lower education was predictive of more days of mental health not being good. Being female and Latino was also associated with more days not having good mental health. Lastly, not having social support was predictive of a greater number of days not having good mental health. Specifically, not having someone to get together with for relaxation, not having someone available to understand your problems and not having someone to love you and make you feel wanted were all associated with more days of mental health not being good. In becoming aware of the problem, we as social workers can assist by helping low socioeconomic status individuals and minority groups to access mental health services to help improve their quality of life and bring equality.
Download or read book Critical Perspectives on Racial and Ethnic Differences in Health in Late Life written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-10-16 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In their later years, Americans of different racial and ethnic backgrounds are not in equally good-or equally poor-health. There is wide variation, but on average older Whites are healthier than older Blacks and tend to outlive them. But Whites tend to be in poorer health than Hispanics and Asian Americans. This volume documents the differentials and considers possible explanations. Selection processes play a role: selective migration, for instance, or selective survival to advanced ages. Health differentials originate early in life, possibly even before birth, and are affected by events and experiences throughout the life course. Differences in socioeconomic status, risk behavior, social relations, and health care all play a role. Separate chapters consider the contribution of such factors and the biopsychosocial mechanisms that link them to health. This volume provides the empirical evidence for the research agenda provided in the separate report of the Panel on Race, Ethnicity, and Health in Later Life.
Download or read book Association Between Socioeconomic Status and Alcohol Use in Women with an Abnormality Suspicious of Breast Cancer written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purpose: Decreases in socioeconomic status (SES) are associated with increased risk for poor health outcomes, including morbidity and mortality. The Reserve Capacity Model (RCM; Gallo & Matthews, 2003) represents a theoretical framework for explaining the role of psychosocial and behavioral factors in contributing to poorer health outcomes among lower SES individuals.The current study tested several tenets of the RCM in order to identify underlying psychosocial pathways that influence alcohol use among lower SES individuals in a sample of underserved women with an abnormal breast screening. Participants: Participants were 114 medically underserved female primary care patients in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, who received a screening abnormality suspicious for breast cancer. Participants ranged in age from 20 to 69 years and were primarily of Hispanic ethnicity. Methodology: A secondary analysis of survey data collected from primary care patients in the Tampa Bay area of Florida as part of a nine site cluster randomized controlled trial assessing the efficacy of a patient navigation intervention aimed at improving the timeliness of diagnostic resolution in patients with a cancer screening abnormality was conducted. Results: A path analysis was conducted to test several predictions of the RCM. As hypothesized, education significantly predicted higher ratings of perceived social support (b = .36, p .001). Additionally, perceived stress significantly predicted higher depressive symptoms (b = .66, p .001), which, in turn, predicted greater odds of drinking alcohol (OR = 2.85, p
Download or read book The Importance of Others written by Allyson Mariko Holmes and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of the current study is to determine whether levels of perceived social support mediate depression or depressive symptoms in ethnic minority youth. Research surrounding ethnicity and social support has suggested that ethnic minorities report higher levels of social support and perceived social support. Moreover, additional research suggests social support and perceived social support have an inverse relationship with depression levels. As a result, hypotheses in this study predicted that Caucasian youth would endorse more symptoms of depression and lower levels of perceived social support. The final hypothesis expected perceived social support would serve as a mediating factor in depressive symptoms among ethnic minority adolescents. Results from the data analysis showed that Caucasian youth endorsed more symptoms of depression than did minority youth. Furthermore, minority youth reported higher levels of perceived social support, and these higher levels of perceived social support were demonstrated to be the mediating factor in the different levels of depression between the two groups. The clinical implications and limitations of the study are also discussed.
Download or read book Mental Health written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Depression in Parents Parenting and Children written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2009-10-28 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Depression is a widespread condition affecting approximately 7.5 million parents in the U.S. each year and may be putting at least 15 million children at risk for adverse health outcomes. Based on evidentiary studies, major depression in either parent can interfere with parenting quality and increase the risk of children developing mental, behavioral and social problems. Depression in Parents, Parenting, and Children highlights disparities in the prevalence, identification, treatment, and prevention of parental depression among different sociodemographic populations. It also outlines strategies for effective intervention and identifies the need for a more interdisciplinary approach that takes biological, psychological, behavioral, interpersonal, and social contexts into consideration. A major challenge to the effective management of parental depression is developing a treatment and prevention strategy that can be introduced within a two-generation framework, conducive for parents and their children. Thus far, both the federal and state response to the problem has been fragmented, poorly funded, and lacking proper oversight. This study examines options for widespread implementation of best practices as well as strategies that can be effective in diverse service settings for diverse populations of children and their families. The delivery of adequate screening and successful detection and treatment of a depressive illness and prevention of its effects on parenting and the health of children is a formidable challenge to modern health care systems. This study offers seven solid recommendations designed to increase awareness about and remove barriers to care for both the depressed adult and prevention of effects in the child. The report will be of particular interest to federal health officers, mental and behavioral health providers in diverse parts of health care delivery systems, health policy staff, state legislators, and the general public.
Download or read book Developmental Psychopathology Risk Resilience and Intervention written by Dante Cicchetti and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 1155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examine the latest research merging nature and nurture in pathological development Developmental Psychopathology is a four-volume compendium of the most complete and current research on every aspect of the field. Volume Four: Genes and Environment focuses on the interplay between nature and nurture throughout the life stages, and the ways in which a child's environment can influence his or her physical and mental health as an adult. The discussion explores relationships with family, friends, and the community; environmental factors like poverty, violence, and social support; the development of coping mechanisms, and more, including the impact of these factors on physical brain development. This new third edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest advances, and to better reflect the increasingly multilevel and interdisciplinary nature of the field and the growing importance of translational research. The relevance of classification in a developmental context is also addressed, including DSM-5 criteria and definitions. Advances in developmental psychopathology are occurring increasingly quickly as expanding theoretical and empirical work brings about dramatic gains in the multiple domains of child and adult development. This book brings you up to date on the latest developments surrounding genetics and environmental influence, including their intersection in experience-dependent brain development. Understand the impact of childhood adversity on adulthood health Gauge the effects of violence, poverty, interparental conflict, and more Learn how peer, family, and community relationships drive development Examine developments in prevention science and future research priorities Developmental psychopathology is necessarily interdisciplinary, as development arises from a dynamic interplay between psychological, genetic, social, cognitive, emotional, and cultural factors. Developmental Psychopathology Volume Four: Genes and Environment brings this diverse research together to give you a cohesive picture of the state of knowledge in the field.
Download or read book The Unequal Burden of Cancer written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1999-06-11 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We know more about cancer prevention, detection, and treatment than ever beforeâ€"yet not all segments of the U.S. population have benefited to the fullest extent possible from these advances. Some ethnic minorities experience more cancer than the majority population, and poor peopleâ€"no matter what their ethnicityâ€"often lack access to adequate cancer care. This book provides an authoritative view of cancer as it is experienced by ethnic minorities and the medically underserved. It offers conclusions and recommendations in these areas: Defining and understanding special populations, and improving the collection of cancer-related data. Setting appropriate priorities for and increasing the effectiveness of specific National Institutes of Health (NIH) research programs, to ensure that special populations are represented in clinical trials. Disseminating research results to health professionals serving these populations, with sensitivity to the issues of cancer survivorship. The book provides background data on the nation's struggle against cancer, activities and expenditures of the NIH, and other relevant topics.
Download or read book Understanding the Well Being of LGBTQI Populations written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2021-01-23 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The increase in prevalence and visibility of sexually gender diverse (SGD) populations illuminates the need for greater understanding of the ways in which current laws, systems, and programs affect their well-being. Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, or intersex, as well as those who express same-sex or -gender attractions or behaviors, will have experiences across their life course that differ from those of cisgender and heterosexual individuals. Characteristics such as age, race and ethnicity, and geographic location intersect to play a distinct role in the challenges and opportunities SGD people face. Understanding the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations reviews the available evidence and identifies future research needs related to the well-being of SDG populations across the life course. This report focuses on eight domains of well-being; the effects of various laws and the legal system on SGD populations; the effects of various public policies and structural stigma; community and civic engagement; families and social relationships; education, including school climate and level of attainment; economic experiences (e.g., employment, compensation, and housing); physical and mental health; and health care access and gender-affirming interventions. The recommendations of Understanding the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations aim to identify opportunities to advance understanding of how individuals experience sexuality and gender and how sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status affect SGD people over the life course.
Download or read book Handbook of Cancer Survivorship written by Michael Feuerstein and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The timely revision of this authoritative handbook gives a wide range of health care providers practical insights and strategies for treating cancer survivors' long-term physical and mental health issues and promoting healthy lifestyle habits. Details of new and emerging trends in research and practice enhance readers' awareness of issues faced by survivors so they may better detect, monitor, intervene in, and if possible prevent distressing conditions and potentially harmful outcomes. Of particular emphasis are different models of care that may be applicable to diverse clinical settings around the world. New or updated chapters cover major challenges to survivors' quality of life and options for health care delivery across key life domains, including: Adaptation and coping post-treatment. Problems of aging in survivorship, including disparities and financial hardship. Well-being concerns including physical activity, weight loss, nutrition, and smoking cessation. Core functional areas such as work, sleep, relationships, and cognition. Large-scale symptoms including pain, distress, and fatigue. Models of care including primary care and comprehensive cancer center. International perspectives. PLUS, insights about lessons learned and challenges ahead"--Publisher's description
Download or read book Social Epidemiology written by Lisa F. Berkman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2000-03-09 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows the important links between social conditions and health and begins to describe the processes through which these health inequalities may be generated. It reviews a range of methodologies that could be used by health researchers in this field and proposes innovative future research directions.
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Stigma Discrimination and Health written by Brenda Major and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stigma leads to poorer health. In The Oxford Handbook of Stigma, Discrimination, and Health, leading scholars identify stigma mechanisms that operate at multiple levels to erode the health of stigmatized individuals and, collectively, produce health disparities. This book provides unique insights concerning the link between stigma and health across various types of stigma and groups.
Download or read book Cumulated Index Medicus written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 1808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Index Medicus written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.
Download or read book Myth of the Model Minority written by Rosalind S. Chou and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of this popular book adds important new research on how racial stereotyping is gendered and sexualized. New interviews show that Asian American men feel emasculated in America’s male hierarchy. Women recount their experiences of being exoticized, subtly and otherwise, as sexual objects. The new data reveal how race, gender, and sexuality intersect in the lives of Asian Americans. The text retains all the features of the renowned first edition, which offered the first in-depth exploration of how Asian Americans experience and cope with everyday racism. The book depicts the “double consciousness” of many Asian Americans—experiencing racism but feeling the pressures to conform to popular images of their group as America’s highly achieving “model minority.” FEATURES OF THE SECOND EDITION
