Extra-familial social factors and obesity in the Hispanic Community Children’s Health Study/Study of Latino Youth
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DOI: 10.1007/s10865-019-00022-7
Abstract: Hispanic/Latino youth are disproportionately affected by obesity. However, how social factors outside of the family relate to Hispanic/Latino youth obesity is not well understood. We examined associations of extra-familial social factors with overweight/obesity prevalence, and… read more here.
Keywords: latino youth; overweight obesity; support; study ... See more keywords
Immigrant Trauma and Mental Health Outcomes Among Latino Youth
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DOI: 10.1007/s10903-017-0673-6
Abstract: While research has demonstrated an association between trauma and mental health, this study examined the association between trauma experienced premigration, during migration, and postmigration, and current mental health status among Latino youth aged 12–17 years old… read more here.
Keywords: trauma mental; among latino; migration; health ... See more keywords
Teacher–Student Relationships, Student Engagement, and Academic Achievement for Non-Latino and Latino Youth
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DOI: 10.1007/s40894-017-0069-9
Abstract: Teacher–student relationships are crucial to engagement and school success for youth. However, forging caring and supportive teacher–student relationships can be challenging. Further, engagement appears to decline along with achievement. Regardless of limited research reviews on… read more here.
Keywords: student; teacher student; student relationships; latino ... See more keywords
Comparing Methods from the National Cancer Institute vs Multiple Source Method for Estimating Usual Intake of Nutrients in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latino Youth.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2020.03.010
Abstract: BACKGROUND The Multiple Source Method (MSM) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) method estimate usual dietary intake from short-term dietary assessment instruments, such as 24-hour recalls. Their performance varies according to sample size and nutrients… read more here.
Keywords: usual intake; method; latino youth; study ... See more keywords
Discrimination and ethnic identity: Establishing directionality among Latino/a youth.
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DOI: 10.1037/dev0000908
Abstract: Ethnic identity is a consistent predictor of positive youth adjustment, whereas discrimination has been associated with negative outcomes among Latino/a youth. Scholars have proposed associations between ethnic identity and discrimination; however, directionality of effects remains… read more here.
Keywords: among latino; ethnic identity; discrimination; latino youth ... See more keywords
Socioeconomic Adversity, Social Resources, and Allostatic Load Among Hispanic/Latino Youth: The Study of Latino Youth
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DOI: 10.1097/psy.0000000000000668
Abstract: Objective We examined associations among socioeconomic adversity, social resources, and allostatic load in Hispanic/Latino youth, who are at high risk for obesity and related cardiometabolic risks. Methods Participants were 1343 Hispanic/Latino youth (51% male; ages… read more here.
Keywords: social resources; allostatic load; latino youth; socioeconomic adversity ... See more keywords
Organ fat in Latino youth at risk for type 2 diabetes
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DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13311
Abstract: Obesity in youth increases the risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and elevated abdominal adipose tissue and organ fat may be particularly deleterious. The purpose of this study was to examine associations among measures of… read more here.
Keywords: organ fat; risk type; youth; latino youth ... See more keywords
The Acceptability of Biobehavioral Research With Latino Youth in the United States
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DOI: 10.1177/0743558418765397
Abstract: In this study, we explored Latinx adolescents’ knowledge and perceptions of biobehavioral research and their willingness to participate in such studies. We conducted four focus groups in the summer of 2014 with Latinx adolescents in… read more here.
Keywords: acceptability biobehavioral; research; research latino; biobehavioral research ... See more keywords
Association of maternal characteristics with latino youth health insurance disparities in the United States: a generalized structural equation modeling approach
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-09188-1
Abstract: Background Disparities in access to care persist for Latino youth born in the United States (US). The association of maternal characteristics, such as maternal citizenship status and insurance coverage, on youth health insurance coverage is… read more here.
Keywords: health; youth; insurance coverage; latino youth ... See more keywords
Food Insecurity and Cardiometabolic Markers: Results From the Study of Latino Youth.
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-053781
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Hispanic/Latino youth bear a disproportionate burden of food insecurity and poor metabolic outcomes, but research linking the two in this diverse population is lacking. We evaluated whether lower household and child food security (FS)… read more here.
Keywords: youth; food insecurity; latino youth; cardiometabolic markers ... See more keywords
1253-P: Yields and Costs of Recruitment Methods with Participant Baseline Characteristics for a Diabetes Prevention Research Study in an Underserved Pediatric Population
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DOI: 10.2337/db20-1253-p
Abstract: Background: Diabetes disproportionately impacts Latino youth, yet few diabetes prevention programs (DPP) have prioritized inclusion of this vulnerable population. Recruitment is often the most challenging aspect of clinical trials and the optimal strategy to meet… read more here.
Keywords: diabetes prevention; recruitment methods; baseline characteristics; none ... See more keywords