Latina young adults' use of health care during initial months in the United States. Issue 3 (4th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dillon, Frank R.; Ertl, Melissa M.; Corp, Dylan A.; Babino, Rosa; De La Rosa, Mario
• Is Part Of: Health care for women international. Volume 39:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 343
• Page End: 359
• Publication Date: 2018-03-04
• Subjects: Women -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; Women's health services -- Periodicals; Genital Diseases, Female; Neonatology; Obstetrics; Women -- psychology; Femmes -- Santé et hygiène -- Périodiques; Femmes -- Santé, Services de -- Périodiques; 613.0424405
• DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2017.1388382
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0739-9332

Abstract

ABSTRACT: We examined social ecological predictors of health care utilization among Latina young adults during their initial year after immigration to the United States. Participants were 530 Latinas (ages 18–23) who immigrated to Miami-Dade County, Florida, 11.5 months before assessment. We used multiple logistic regression to test predictors of health care usage. Approximately 36% utilized care. Dimensions of marianismo differentially associated with usage. Usage also was more likely for participants who reported more social network attachment, better health, greater neighborhood cohesion, and possessed a job and health insurance. Findings inform interventions to increase health care usage globally among women after immigration.