Health Behaviors, Self-Rated Health, and Health Consciousness Among Latinx in New York City.

Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Adriana Espinosa

Abstract

Although research has indicated that Latinx face disproportionately high risks of chronic physical ailments, self-care practices among this population remain understudied. Latent profile analysis explored combinations of health-promoting behaviors in a sample of young Latinx from NYC. Multinomial logistic regressions assessed the relation between health behaviors and health consciousness as well as self-reported health. The analyses identified three distinct groups with differing health practices. The largest group (63.8%) was characterized by individuals who successfully engaged in all health-promoting practices. The other two (11.4% and 24.8%) exhibited incongruent behaviors. Health consciousness and self-rated health were highest for the largest health behavior group. Among incongruent groups, the one who was most successful at eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly reported better health than the other group, irrespective of other behavioral differences. Self-care practices among Latinx youth can manifest as different combinations that will have varying health implications.

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