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| Correlates and predictors of psychological distress among older Asian immigrants in California | | Author(s) | Miya Chang, Ailee Moon |
| Journal title | Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 59, no 2, February-March 2016 |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis, February-March 2016 |
| Pages | pp 77-97 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Asian people ; Mental disorder ; Psychiatric treatment ; Usage [services] ; Statistical relations ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Psychological distress occurs frequently in older minority immigrants, because many have limited social resources and undergo a difficult process related to immigration and acculturation. Despite a rapid increase in the number of Asian immigrants, relatively little research has focused on subgroup mental health comparisons. This study examines the prevalence of psychological distress, and relationship with socio-demographic factors, and health care utilisation among older Asian immigrants. Weighted data from Asian immigrants aged 65+ from 5 countries (n = 1,028) who participated in the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) were analysed descriptively and in multiple linear regressions. The prevalence of psychological distress varied significantly across the 5 ethnic groups, from Filipinos (4.83%) to Chinese (1.64%). General health status, cognitive and physical impairment, and health care utilisation are all associated (p < .05) with psychological distress in multiple linear regressions. These findings are similar to those from previous studies. The findings reinforce the need to develop more culturally effective mental health services and outreach programmes. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-160624211 A |
| Classmark | TKK: E: LP: QLD: 3YH: 7T |
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