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Title: Psychological Distress among Black Immigrants by Region of Birth

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2022

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ISSN: 15571920

DOI: 10.1007/S10903-021-01203-W/TABLES/2

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PMID: 33905047

Abstract: We assess the likelihood of moderate and severe psychological distress among Black immigrants. We test the region of context framework, which states that Black immigrants from majority-Black and racially mixed regions of origin have better health outcomes than Black immigrants from majority-white contexts. We utilize data from IPUMS Health Surveys, 2000–2018. We employed partial proportional odds models to assess the likelihood of moderate and severe psychological distress among Black immigrants and U.S.-born Black Americans. All immigrant groups, except for Black Europeans, are significantly less likely to be in moderate and severe distress vis-à-vis U.S.-born Black Americans (p < 0.01). Black Africans are about 54–58% less likely to be in severe distressed compared to U.S.-born Black Americans. Black immigrants from racially mixed and majority-Black contexts (Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America, and Africa) are significantly less likely to be afflicted with moderate and severe distress than U.S.-born Black Americans.

Url: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10903-021-01203-w

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Authors: Marquez-Velarde, Guadalupe; Miller, Gabe H.; Ma, Guizhen; Keith, Verna M.

Periodical (Full): Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health

Issue: 2

Volume: 24

Pages: 368-375

Data Collections: IPUMS Health Surveys - NHIS

Topics: Health, Migration and Immigration, Race and Ethnicity

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