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Latinos’ Conceptualization of Depression, Diabetes, and Mental Health–Related Stigma
Depression and diabetes are two of the most common health conditions experienced by those from Latino backgrounds. However, community-based stigma toward these health conditions may discourage those experiencing symptoms of depression or diabetes from seeking professional assistance. To assess stigm...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8432279/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34508304 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40615-021-01129-x |
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author | Washburn, Micki Brewer, Kathryne Gearing, Robin Leal, Roberta Yu, Miao Torres, Luis |
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description | Depression and diabetes are two of the most common health conditions experienced by those from Latino backgrounds. However, community-based stigma toward these health conditions may discourage those experiencing symptoms of depression or diabetes from seeking professional assistance. To assess stigma in the Latino community toward these common health conditions, a community-based sample of 469 Latino participants in a major urban area in the [Southwestern United States — Houston, TX] completed a face-to-face survey using an experimental vignette methodology. Participants were asked to name the problem that the subject of the vignette was experiencing based on the symptoms described in the vignette. This survey also inquired about public stigma toward individuals experiencing symptoms of depression and/or diabetes. Results indicate that although the majority (60%) of the sample were able to correctly identify symptoms of depression, it was more difficult for them to identify symptoms of depression with co-occurring diabetes. Overall levels of public stigma toward those experiencing depression were moderate, and co-occurring symptoms of diabetes did not moderate stigma toward those experiencing depression. These findings indicate a need for intervention approaches within the Latino community to increase health literacy related to depression and type 2 diabetes, as well as an ongoing need to reduce stigma toward those experiencing symptoms of depression. Implications for future research, practice, and health promotion are discussed. |
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spelling | pubmed-84322792021-09-10 Latinos’ Conceptualization of Depression, Diabetes, and Mental Health–Related Stigma Washburn, Micki Brewer, Kathryne Gearing, Robin Leal, Roberta Yu, Miao Torres, Luis J Racial Ethn Health Disparities Article Depression and diabetes are two of the most common health conditions experienced by those from Latino backgrounds. However, community-based stigma toward these health conditions may discourage those experiencing symptoms of depression or diabetes from seeking professional assistance. To assess stigma in the Latino community toward these common health conditions, a community-based sample of 469 Latino participants in a major urban area in the [Southwestern United States — Houston, TX] completed a face-to-face survey using an experimental vignette methodology. Participants were asked to name the problem that the subject of the vignette was experiencing based on the symptoms described in the vignette. This survey also inquired about public stigma toward individuals experiencing symptoms of depression and/or diabetes. Results indicate that although the majority (60%) of the sample were able to correctly identify symptoms of depression, it was more difficult for them to identify symptoms of depression with co-occurring diabetes. Overall levels of public stigma toward those experiencing depression were moderate, and co-occurring symptoms of diabetes did not moderate stigma toward those experiencing depression. These findings indicate a need for intervention approaches within the Latino community to increase health literacy related to depression and type 2 diabetes, as well as an ongoing need to reduce stigma toward those experiencing symptoms of depression. Implications for future research, practice, and health promotion are discussed. Springer International Publishing 2021-09-10 2022 /pmc/articles/PMC8432279/ /pubmed/34508304 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40615-021-01129-x Text en © W. Montague Cobb-NMA Health Institute 2021 This article is made available via the PMC Open Access Subset for unrestricted research re-use and secondary analysis in any form or by any means with acknowledgement of the original source. These permissions are granted for the duration of the World Health Organization (WHO) declaration of COVID-19 as a global pandemic. |
spellingShingle | Article Washburn, Micki Brewer, Kathryne Gearing, Robin Leal, Roberta Yu, Miao Torres, Luis Latinos’ Conceptualization of Depression, Diabetes, and Mental Health–Related Stigma |
title | Latinos’ Conceptualization of Depression, Diabetes, and Mental Health–Related Stigma |
title_full | Latinos’ Conceptualization of Depression, Diabetes, and Mental Health–Related Stigma |
title_fullStr | Latinos’ Conceptualization of Depression, Diabetes, and Mental Health–Related Stigma |
title_full_unstemmed | Latinos’ Conceptualization of Depression, Diabetes, and Mental Health–Related Stigma |
title_short | Latinos’ Conceptualization of Depression, Diabetes, and Mental Health–Related Stigma |
title_sort | latinos’ conceptualization of depression, diabetes, and mental health–related stigma |
topic | Article |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8432279/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34508304 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40615-021-01129-x |
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