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Hispanic Populations

Journal Article

Regular Physical Activity Has Differential Association with Reduced Obesity Among Diverse Youth in the United States

This study examined whether daily or almost daily lower-intensity physical activity was associated with reduced obesity, among 4,824 African American, Hispanic, and White youth assessed in 5th and 7th grades.

Dec 9, 2014
Research Brief

Is Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Effective for Hispanic Youth? An Evaluation of Outcomes for Juvenile Offenders in Los Angeles County

Multisystemic Therapy improves outcomes for Hispanic youth in the Los Angeles County juvenile justice system. Although initial program costs are high, decreased criminal justice costs over time for high-risk youth could eventually outweigh them.

Jun 17, 2014
Journal Article

Does Diversity Matter? The Need for Longitudinal Research on Adolescent Alcohol and Drug Use Trajectories

The existing research aimed at understanding alcohol and drug (AOD) use patterns from early to late adolescence typically does not examine samples with substantial racial and ethnic diversity.

May 16, 2014
Journal Article

Fluid Intake in Mexican Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

An adequate hydration is critical for a series of body functions, including proper regulation of core body temperature, elimination of waste metabolites by the kidney and maintenance of normal physical and cognitive functions.

May 1, 2014
Journal Article

Parents' Views on Engaging Families of Middle School Students in Obesity Prevention and Control in a Multiethnic Population

The development and testing of simple programs that are sustainable, community-based, and family-focused may empower families to address obesity prevention and control.

Apr 1, 2014
Journal Article

Technology-facilitated Depression Care Management Among Predominantly Latino Diabetes Patients Within a Public Safety Net Care System: Comparative Effectiveness Trial Design

Health disparities in minority populations are well recognized. This three-group study compares usual care with a collaborative care team support model and a technology-facilitated depression care model that provides automated telephonic depression screening and monitoring tailored to patient conditions and preferences.

Mar 1, 2014
Journal Article

Beyond Black and White: Race/Ethnicity and Health Status Among Older Adults

This study examined physical and mental health, health symptoms, sensory and functional limitations, risk factors, and multimorbidity among older Medicare managed care members to assess disparities associated with race/ethnicity.

Mar 1, 2014
Journal Article

An Intervention to Reduce HIV-Related Stigma in Partnership with African American and Latino Churches

HIV-related stigma negatively affects prevention and care, and community-based interventions are needed.

Feb 1, 2014
Journal Article

Fluid Consumption by Mexican Women During Pregnancy and First Semester of Lactation

The objective of this study was to describe daily fluid consumption in a sample of pregnant or lactating adult women.

Feb 1, 2014
Journal Article

Acculturation and Sleep Among a Multiethnic Sample of Women: The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN)

US-born Hispanic/Latina, Chinese, and Japanese immigrants were more likely to report sleep complaints than their first-generation ethnic counterparts, a finding largely explained by language acculturation and unmeasured factors associated with language acculturation.

Feb 1, 2014
Journal Article

Criminal Justice Costs of Prohibiting Marijuana in California

This chapter assesses these previous efforts and describes a bottom-up approach to estimate the criminal justice costs of prohibiting marijuana in California.

Jan 1, 2014
Journal Article

Treatment Engagement and Response to CBT Among Latinos with Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care

In the current study, we compared measures of treatment outcome and engagement for Latino and non-Latino White patients receiving a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program delivered in primary care.

Jan 1, 2014
Journal Article

Effectiveness of Multisystemic Therapy for Minority Youth: Outcomes Over 8 Years in Los Angeles County

This paper examines juvenile justice outcomes and costs for 757 Multisystemic Therapy (MST) participants and 380 comparison group youth over an 8-year period in Los Angeles County.

Jan 1, 2014
Journal Article

Association of Vascular Risk Factors with Cognition in a Multiethnic Sample

The authors examine the relationship between cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) and cognitive performance in a multiethnic sample of older adults.

Jan 1, 2014
Journal Article

Associations Between Socioeconomic Status and Obesity in Diverse, Young Adolescents: Variation Across Race/Ethnicity and Gender

This study examined the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and obesity risk during early adolescence, ages 10–13 years, and whether this association is present in different racial/ethnic and gender groups during 2 time points in early adolescence.

Jan 1, 2014
Journal Article

TV Viewing, Perceived Similarity Coviewing, and Mental Well-Being Among African American, Latino, and White Children

The purpose of the present study is to examine associations between TV viewing, perceived similarity, and coviewing and mental well-being in African American, Latino, and White children.

Jan 1, 2014
Journal Article

Disparities in Quality of Care Among Publicly Insured Adults with Schizophrenia in Four Large U. S. States, 2002-2008

Examines racial/ethnic disparities in quality of schizophrenia care and assess the size of observed disparities across states and over time.

Jan 1, 2014
Journal Article

Evaluation of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Information System (PROMIS®) Spanish-language Physical Functioning Items

Evaluates the equivalence of the PROMIS® physical functioning item bank by language of administration (English versus Spanish).

Sep 1, 2013
Journal Article

A Cross-National Study on Prevalence of Mental Disorders, Service Use, and Adequacy of Treatment Among Mexican and Mexican American Populations

We examined differences in the use of mental health services, conditional on the presence of psychiatric disorders, across Mexico's population with different US migration exposure and in successive generations of Mexican Americans in the US.

Aug 8, 2013
Journal Article

Association Between Perceived Discrimination and Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Problem Behaviors Among Preadolescent Youths

An examination of the contribution of perceived racial/ethnic discrimination to disparities in problem behaviors found that eliminating discrimination could considerably reduce mental health issues, including problem behaviors, among Black and Latino youths.

May 22, 2013

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RAND Topic:
Hispanic Populations

Topic Synonyms:
Hispanic-Americans