Objective: Immigrants face stressors unique to the experience of migration that may
exacerbate or cause mental health problems but access care at rates far below the general …

Although immigration and immigrant populations have become increasingly important foci in
public health research and practice, a social determinants of health approach has seldom …

Background A single-item measure of self-rated mental health (SRMH) is being used
increasingly in health research and population health surveys. The item asks respondents to …

Language barriers pose problems in mental health care for foreign-born individuals in the
United States. Immigrants with psychiatric disorders may be at particular risk but are …

Intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors often do not seek critically needed help. A good
understanding of the relationship between the pattern of violence and help-seeking is critical …

Background. Racial, ethnic, and geographical health disparities have been widely
documented in the United States. However, little attention has been directed towards …

This study adapted Andersen's Health Belief Model to examine the predictors of mental
health services utilization among Korean American (KA) immigrants. A cross-sectional …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Asian Americans represent a mix of cultures and immigration
experiences, which may put them differentially at risk for mental health problems. Yet, little is …

Objectives To examine racial/ethnic/immigration disparities in health and to investigate the
relationships among race/ethnic/immigration status, delayed health care, and health of the …

Background Migration is a worldwide occurrence that carries significant implications for
healthcare systems, and it entails challenges to mental healthcare. The Andersen …