Participatory assessment of the health of Latino immigrant men in a community with a growing Latino population

Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Patricia I DocumėtThomas Guadamuz

Abstract

Latino immigrant men are an understudied population in the US, especially in areas with small yet growing Latino populations. For this community-based participatory health assessment we conducted four focus groups and 66 structured surveys with Latino immigrant men, and 10 openended interviews with service providers. We analyzed transcripts using content analysis and survey data using Pearson Chi-square tests. Overall, 53% of participating men had not completed high school. Our findings suggest that their social circumstances precluded men from behaving in a way they believe would protect their health. Loneliness, fear and lack of connections prompted stress among men, who had difficulty locating healthcare services. Newly immigrated men were significantly more likely to experience depression symptoms. Latino immigrant men face social isolation resulting in negative health consequences, which are amplified by the new growth community context. Men can benefit from interventions aimed at building their social connections.

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Sep 25, 2015·Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health·Daniel F López-Cevallos, S Marie Harvey
Jun 14, 2016·Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities·Meagan NieblerThomas E Guadamuz
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