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Hispanic Populations

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Hispanic Concentration and the Conditional Influence of Collective Efficacy on Adolescent Childbearing

Collective efficacy may help reduce adolescent childbearing in some, but not all, neighborhoods.

Jan 1, 2006
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Opportunities in Hispanic Drug Abuse Research

Identifies research opportunities for the scientific community in the understudied area of drug use and abuse among Hispanic populations.

Jan 1, 2006
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Heterogeneity of Childhood Asthma Among Hispanic Children: Puerto Rican Children Bear a Disproportionate Burden

To estimate differences in asthma prevalence among Hispanic subgroups and non-Hispanic children living in the United States

Jan 1, 2006
Journal Article

Impact of Severity and Bilaterality of Visual Impairment on Health-Related Quality of Life

To assess the impact of unilateral and bilateral VI and its severity on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in Latinos 40 years and older.

Jan 1, 2006
Report

Acculturation and Driving Under the Influence: A Study of Repeat Offenders

Finds that among a sample of Hispanic drivers in California with repeat driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, the less-acculturated members were more likely to report a repeat DUI conviction at two-year follow-up than more-acculturated ones.

Dec 31, 2005
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Racial and Ethnic Differences in Asthma Diagnosis Among Children Who Wheeze

Racial and ethnic disparities exist in reported childhood asthma prevalence, but it is unclear if disparities stem from true prevalence differences.

Jan 1, 2005
Report

Assimilation Across the Latino Generations

Assimilation Across the Latino Generations

Dec 31, 2003
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Mental Health and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Adult Latino Primary Care Patients Living in the United States with Previous Exposure to Political Violence

Latino immigrants in primary care in Los Angeles have a high prevalence of exposure to political violence before immigrating to the United States.

Jan 1, 2003
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Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Consumer Assessment of Health Plans Survey (CAHPS)

This study suggests that the Spanish CAHPS 2.0 core survey has acceptable psychometric properties.

Jan 1, 2003
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Depression and Health-Related Quality of Life in Ethnic Minorities Seeking Care in General Medical Settings

Gender and socioeconomic status are more significant factors than ethnicity in determining risk for depressive disorder.

Jan 1, 2000
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Differences Between Child and Parent Reports of Symptoms Among Latino Children with Asthma

The objectives of this study were to determine, in a population of predominantly Latino children with asthma 6 to 18 years old

Jan 1, 1998
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Drug Problem Recognition Among Mexican-American Drug-Using Arrestees

Implications of findings are cited for help-seeking and engagement in treatment by Mexican American drug users.

Jan 1, 1998
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Medicaid Enrollment and Health Services Access by Latino Children in Inner-City Los Angeles

The role of parental immigration status on Medicaid enrollment and access to health services for young Latino children.

Jan 1, 1997
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Treatment Motivation Among Mexican-American Drug-Using Arrestees

Recognition of drug-related interpersonal problems was a key determinant of treatment motivation in this sample.

Jan 1, 1997
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A Riot of Color: The Demographic Setting

The Los Angeles riots of 1992 were examined in the context of changing demographic and socioeconomic conditions.

Jan 1, 1994
Report

Screening mammography and older Hispanic women : current status and issues

Screening mammography and older Hispanic women : current status and issues

Jan 1, 1994
Report

Surname Analysis for Estimating Local Concentration of Hispanics and Asians

This paper reviews the use of surname analysis for identifying persons of Hispanic or Asian origin, based on surnames distinctive of each group.

Jan 1, 1993
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Reasons for Drinking, Alcohol Use, and Alcoholism Among Mexican Americans and Non-Hispanic Whites

Estimated associations of subjective reasons for drinking with heavy drinking (HD), frequent drinking (FD), and alcohol abuse or dependence (AAOD).

Sep 1, 1992
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Gauging Hispanic Voting Strength: Paradoxes and Pitfalls

This paper examines technical problems in measuring the concentration of Hispanic voting strength among the eligible voters in an election district.

Jan 1, 1992
Journal Article

Demographic Paradoxes in the Los Angeles Voting Rights Case

This article illustrates how such analysis can inform--and potentially confuse--judicial review in Section 2 voting rights claims.

Jan 1, 1991

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RAND Topic:
Hispanic Populations

Topic Synonyms:
Hispanic-Americans