This document summarizes a study examining the mental health needs of Latino older adults. The study used surveys and focus groups of 121 Latino older adults to understand barriers to mental health services, satisfaction with services, and preferences for treatment. Key findings included high satisfaction with traditional and non-traditional services but significant barriers like language difficulties, lack of provider cultural competence, and lack of transportation or health insurance. The study provides guidance for developing more accessible and culturally-appropriate mental health programs for this population.
This study examined the association between physical activity, physical function, and risk of falls over six years among older Mexican Americans. The researchers found that those with high physical activity but low physical function had a lower risk of falls, but the risk increased over time. Those with high levels of both physical activity and function also had a lower initial risk, but it increased over time as well. The study concludes that interventions for older adults should focus on improving physical function rather than just overall activity to help prevent falls.
Health and access to Care among Hispanic AmericansKFF
The document contains demographic data from the 2010 US Census on the distribution of race/ethnicity among the US population and subgroups. It also includes data on health outcomes, access to care, socioeconomic status, and language use that varies between racial/ethnic groups. For example, the Hispanic population is 16% of the total US population and over 50% of Hispanics are of Mexican origin. Non-Hispanic whites make up the largest group at 64% of the total population.
This document discusses Mexican Americans and provides an overview of several topics related to this group. It covers labeling and group identification, family dynamics and discipline strategies, identity development, gender stereotypes, poverty among Mexican Americans, aging issues, and what the author learned. The author studied Mexican Americans for a social work course and cited several academic sources to support the various topics and issues discussed.
This document summarizes a study examining predictors of cognitive decline among elderly Mexicans in Mexico and Mexican Americans in the United States over a 10-year period. The key findings are:
1) The proportion of elders showing cognitive decline after 10 years was higher among Mexicans in the US (33%) than in Mexico (23%). The rate was higher in women in Mexico and men in the US.
2) Common risk factors for cognitive decline included age, education, diabetes, and functional impairment. Gender played a role in some social and sensory variables.
3) Sensory impairment, lack of health access, and never having worked were also predictors. For Mexican women, not considering religion important and lack of money
Mexican Americans are the largest Hispanic group in the United States, making up over 20 million people. They face discrimination in areas like education, jobs, and housing due to factors like skin color and language differences. Mexican Americans rely heavily on traditional beliefs and folk healing practices. Common illnesses treated include susto (fright illness) and empacho (digestive blockage). Nurses must understand a patient's culture to provide effective care free of ethnocentrism.
The document discusses race and ethnicity variations in the United States, covering topics like historical context, assimilation, prejudice, discrimination, and family patterns among major racial groups. It provides details on the African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, and Native American populations, including their historical backgrounds, socioeconomic contexts, marital structures, parenting styles, and challenges faced.
This document summarizes a study examining the mental health needs of Latino older adults. The study used surveys and focus groups of 121 Latino older adults to understand barriers to mental health services, satisfaction with services, and preferences for treatment. Key findings included high satisfaction with traditional and non-traditional services but significant barriers like language difficulties, lack of provider cultural competence, and lack of transportation or health insurance. The study provides guidance for developing more accessible and culturally-appropriate mental health programs for this population.
This study examined the association between physical activity, physical function, and risk of falls over six years among older Mexican Americans. The researchers found that those with high physical activity but low physical function had a lower risk of falls, but the risk increased over time. Those with high levels of both physical activity and function also had a lower initial risk, but it increased over time as well. The study concludes that interventions for older adults should focus on improving physical function rather than just overall activity to help prevent falls.
Health and access to Care among Hispanic AmericansKFF
The document contains demographic data from the 2010 US Census on the distribution of race/ethnicity among the US population and subgroups. It also includes data on health outcomes, access to care, socioeconomic status, and language use that varies between racial/ethnic groups. For example, the Hispanic population is 16% of the total US population and over 50% of Hispanics are of Mexican origin. Non-Hispanic whites make up the largest group at 64% of the total population.
This document discusses Mexican Americans and provides an overview of several topics related to this group. It covers labeling and group identification, family dynamics and discipline strategies, identity development, gender stereotypes, poverty among Mexican Americans, aging issues, and what the author learned. The author studied Mexican Americans for a social work course and cited several academic sources to support the various topics and issues discussed.
This document summarizes a study examining predictors of cognitive decline among elderly Mexicans in Mexico and Mexican Americans in the United States over a 10-year period. The key findings are:
1) The proportion of elders showing cognitive decline after 10 years was higher among Mexicans in the US (33%) than in Mexico (23%). The rate was higher in women in Mexico and men in the US.
2) Common risk factors for cognitive decline included age, education, diabetes, and functional impairment. Gender played a role in some social and sensory variables.
3) Sensory impairment, lack of health access, and never having worked were also predictors. For Mexican women, not considering religion important and lack of money
Mexican Americans are the largest Hispanic group in the United States, making up over 20 million people. They face discrimination in areas like education, jobs, and housing due to factors like skin color and language differences. Mexican Americans rely heavily on traditional beliefs and folk healing practices. Common illnesses treated include susto (fright illness) and empacho (digestive blockage). Nurses must understand a patient's culture to provide effective care free of ethnocentrism.
The document discusses race and ethnicity variations in the United States, covering topics like historical context, assimilation, prejudice, discrimination, and family patterns among major racial groups. It provides details on the African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, and Native American populations, including their historical backgrounds, socioeconomic contexts, marital structures, parenting styles, and challenges faced.