Arab-American patients: A medical record review

Lipson, Juliene G.; Reizian, Alice; Meleis, Afaf Ibrahim

doi:10.1016/0277-9536(87)90242-5

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“…Both groups are major consumers of public care systems; however, low use of the emergency room for routine care was striking in light of the complexities of the system. In contrast, some literature suggests that immigrants tend to overuse emergency rooms (Lipson, Reizian, & Meleis, 1987;Magnussen & Aurelius, 1980). Perhaps the need for emergency care is low or they wait to go to clinics where they can be assured of interpreters.…”

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confidence: 89%

Bosnian and Soviet Refugees' Experiences with Health Care

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Studies of refugees in the United States rarely address health the first few years following resettlement in part because the refugees become subsumed under the foreign-born or immigrant category. A national study reaffirmed the so-called healthy immigrant effect, but fewer sick days and less physician use may actually reflect access problems, economic concerns, and health beliefs or practices that clash with American health care. Because statistics may mask differences in health and why people seek professional care, it is important to combine qualitative and quantitative approaches. This study examined health, illness, and health care use patterns of refugees in Northern California using a database analysis, a medical record review, and an ethnographic study of the Bosnian and former Soviet Union refugee communities. This article describes some ethnographic findings from participant observation, semistructured interviews, and focus groups, with an emphasis on people's experiences with health care, health risk behaviors, and self-care.

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“…These preliminary data highlight the importance of recognizing fundamental differences and similarities in the social relations and health of individuals from different ethnic and racial groups (Mezuk et al 2013). Arab Americans have long been considered by professionals in the health care field to be a population-at-risk for mental illness and disease (Jamil et al 2002; Laffrey et al 1989; Lipson, Reizian, and Meleis 1987; Nasser-McMillan, Ajrouch and Hakim-Larson, 2014). Comparative analyses shed light on the extent to which Arab American health differs from, and is similar to Blacks and Whites.…”

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“…2002; Laffrey etal. 1989; Lipson, Reizian, and Meleis 1987; Nasser-McMillan, Ajrouch, and Hakim-Larson, 2014). Comparative analyses shed light on the extent to which Arab American health differs from and is similar to blacks and whites.…”

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Social Relations and Health: Comparing “Invisible” Arab Americans to Blacks and Whites

Ajrouch

Antonucci

2017

Society and Mental Health

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This paper establishes preliminary benchmarks by comparing average values of social relations and health among Arab Americans, Blacks and Whites. Specifically, we expand traditional racial/ethnic categories to distinguish Arab Americans, historically and legally considered White. Data come from a unique random digit dial (RDD) sample of Arab Americans (N=96), Blacks (N=102) and Whites (N=100) from metro-Detroit collected in 2011, ranging in age from 19-89. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was conducted to compare health, network structure, composition and support quality. Findings established preliminary benchmarks showing that Arab Americans reported more depressive symptoms (7.6) than Whites (5.2), but no difference in physical health. Arab Americans also reported more contact frequency (4.4) than Blacks (4.1) and Whites (4.0), yet lower proportions of networks comprised of the same ethnicity (77%) compared to Blacks (96%) and Whites (97%). Unpacking the White category to identify Arab Americans in a comparative analysis identified benchmarks to show how Arab American health and social relations are distinct from Blacks and Whites, yielding unique avenues for thinking about new ways to conceptualize how race and social relations impact health disparities.

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“…Moreover, talking about family or personal problems with a professional may be seen as a threat to group honor or as being disloyal to the family (Abudabbeh & Nydell, 1993). Lipson et al (1987), for example, found that Arab American clinic and hospital patients with significant needs for psychotherapeutic services resisted referrals to mental health counselors or therapists. Reassurances about a client's mental stability and the confidential nature of the counseling relationship may help clients feel more comfortable in utilizing mental health services.…”

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Providing mental health services to Arab Americans: Recommendations and considerations.

Erickson¹,

Al-Timimi²

2001

Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology

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Arab Americans are an extremely heterogeneous and frequently misunderstood group whose unique characteristics and cultural heritage have received little attention in the mental health literature. To effectively address the needs of Arab Americans, mental health professionals need to be aware of their own biases and misperceptions regarding Arab Americans, have an accurate understanding of Arab cultural and sociopolitical backgrounds, and be able to identify culturally appropriate interventions for use with Arab American clients. This article reviews common stereotyped beliefs many Americans have about Arab Americans and the negative impact these stereotypes can have on the development of a positive Arab American ethnic identity. It also provides detailed information about the cultural and sociopolitical experiences of Arab Americans and offers specific recommendations for providing culturally relevant mental health services to Arab American clients.

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Arab-American patients: A medical record review

Cited by 12 publications

References 2 publications

Bosnian and Soviet Refugees' Experiences with Health Care

Bosnian and Soviet Refugees' Experiences with Health Care

Social Relations and Health: Comparing “Invisible” Arab Americans to Blacks and Whites

Providing mental health services to Arab Americans: Recommendations and considerations.

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