The Hispanic Paradox: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of Health Conditions, Self-Rated Health, and Mental Health among Mexicans and Mexican Americans
This study investigates how mediating (e.g. history of health conditions) and moderating (e.g. self-rated health) factors are associated with nativity status on depression and anxiety in Mexican immigrants. Using data from the 2019 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), results found a significant...
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| author | Cindy M. Hernandez Oswaldo Moreno Isis Garcia-Rodriguez Lisa Fuentes Tamara Nelson |
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| description | This study investigates how mediating (e.g. history of health conditions) and moderating (e.g. self-rated health) factors are associated with nativity status on depression and anxiety in Mexican immigrants. Using data from the 2019 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), results found a significant direct association between nativity status and anxiety and depression. Additionally, the association between nativity status and mental health was mediated by the history of health conditions, and self-rated health was a significant moderator in both mediation models. Study findings are discussed within the context of barriers to care, current literature, and strengths-based interventions. Future research can expand upon these findings by examining the specific types of physical and mental health conditions that may support the Hispanic Paradox, as well as how self-efficacy and internal locus of control are associated with the paradox within this population. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8c6389d5b6f94023b2f891dcce56c7332022-12-21T23:48:25ZengTaylor & Francis GroupHealth Psychology and Behavioral Medicine2164-28502022-12-0110118019810.1080/21642850.2022.20327142032714The Hispanic Paradox: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of Health Conditions, Self-Rated Health, and Mental Health among Mexicans and Mexican AmericansCindy M. Hernandez0Oswaldo Moreno1Isis Garcia-Rodriguez2Lisa Fuentes3Tamara Nelson4Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia Commonwealth UniversityRutgers University - CamdenThis study investigates how mediating (e.g. history of health conditions) and moderating (e.g. self-rated health) factors are associated with nativity status on depression and anxiety in Mexican immigrants. Using data from the 2019 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), results found a significant direct association between nativity status and anxiety and depression. Additionally, the association between nativity status and mental health was mediated by the history of health conditions, and self-rated health was a significant moderator in both mediation models. Study findings are discussed within the context of barriers to care, current literature, and strengths-based interventions. Future research can expand upon these findings by examining the specific types of physical and mental health conditions that may support the Hispanic Paradox, as well as how self-efficacy and internal locus of control are associated with the paradox within this population.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21642850.2022.2032714hispanic paradoximmigrant health paradoxmental healthmexicanimmigrants |
| spellingShingle | Cindy M. Hernandez Oswaldo Moreno Isis Garcia-Rodriguez Lisa Fuentes Tamara Nelson The Hispanic Paradox: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of Health Conditions, Self-Rated Health, and Mental Health among Mexicans and Mexican Americans Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine hispanic paradox immigrant health paradox mental health mexican immigrants |
| title | The Hispanic Paradox: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of Health Conditions, Self-Rated Health, and Mental Health among Mexicans and Mexican Americans |
| title_full | The Hispanic Paradox: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of Health Conditions, Self-Rated Health, and Mental Health among Mexicans and Mexican Americans |
| title_fullStr | The Hispanic Paradox: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of Health Conditions, Self-Rated Health, and Mental Health among Mexicans and Mexican Americans |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Hispanic Paradox: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of Health Conditions, Self-Rated Health, and Mental Health among Mexicans and Mexican Americans |
| title_short | The Hispanic Paradox: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of Health Conditions, Self-Rated Health, and Mental Health among Mexicans and Mexican Americans |
| title_sort | hispanic paradox a moderated mediation analysis of health conditions self rated health and mental health among mexicans and mexican americans |
| topic | hispanic paradox immigrant health paradox mental health mexican immigrants |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21642850.2022.2032714 |
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