Sangre Buena, Sangre Mala: a qualitative examination of familismo and aging –Mexican-American men’s heroin use

Flores, David V.; Washburn, Micki; Torres, Luis R.

doi:10.1080/1533256x.2021.1952010

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“…This result is consistent with prior work in this area indicating that men who are thought to be experiencing depression experience higher levels of stigma than women thought to be experiencing depression [28,29]. This may be in part due to the cultural expectations for men to be self-sufficient, and that experiencing a mental health problem had the potential to bring shame to the family [30,31,35]. However, this gender-based difference was not significant when the subject of the vignette was experiencing both depression and diabetes, indicating that if there is a physical health condition occurring in addition to a mental health condition, the stigma toward men and women experiencing these conditions is not different.…”

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Latinos’ Conceptualization of Depression, Diabetes, and Mental Health–Related Stigma

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Gearing

et al. 2021

J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

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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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confidence: 88%

Latinos’ Conceptualization of Depression, Diabetes, and Mental Health–Related Stigma

Washburn

Brewer

Gearing

et al. 2021

J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

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“…Familismo is often viewed as a protective factor in studies of mental health in Hispanics (Caplan, 2019; Corona et al, 2017; Piña-Watson et al, 2019). Familismo , a cultural value that emphasizes the role of the family, may provide an emotional support network that can extend beyond blood relatives and into other social connections (Flores et al, 2021). These connections can be capitalized upon by nurses and other health professionals attempting to address mental health in Hispanic populations.…”

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Rural Hispanic Perceptions of Mental Health: A Qualitative Study

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Introduction: In 2020, 18.4% of Hispanics experienced mental illness, yet only about a third received treatment compared with nearly half of non-Hispanic Whites. In Montana, where only 11% of the mental health needs are currently met, service utilization is low. The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of the Hispanic immigrant population in a rural state on mental health and professional service utilization. Methods: Using a descriptive phenomenological approach, we conducted semi-structured telephone interviews in Spanish. Audio recordings were transcribed, translated to English, and analyzed for themes. Results: We recruited a sample of 14 participants from Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela ranging in age from 33 to 59. We identified five themes: definitions of mental health, maintaining mental health, familismo/socialization, stigma, and acculturation stress. Discussion: Novel findings point to the need for Spanish-language services focused on reducing stigma around mental illness and incorporating the importance of social connections.

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The Impact of Parental Suicide Stigma on Youth Suicide Stigma in Mexico

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Croft,

Wood

et al. 2024

J Interpers Violence

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Suicide negatively impacts societies worldwide. A particular area of concern is the prevalence of suicide among Latinx youth, as research indicates that suicide behaviors among Latinx in the United States and youth in Latin America have increased drastically over the last decade. Reducing suicide stigma is a key factor in promoting youth help-seeking behaviors regarding suicidality. Previous research suggests that a relationship with a trusted adult may influence the likelihood of an adolescent contacting a suicide crisis line. Our study seeks to further the research of how parents can influence youth perceptions of suicide by studying the relationship between parent and child suicide stigma. Data were collected from parent–child dyads throughout Mexico. The Stigma of Suicide Scale Short Form was used to measure suicide stigma among adult and youth participants independently. Results suggest that parent suicide stigma was a significant predictor of youth suicide stigma, that male youth in our sample had higher suicide stigma than female youth, and that access to healthcare services was associated with lower suicide stigma. Results are discussed considering unique cultural factors in Mexico such as familismo. If future research reinforces the findings of this study, suicide stigma programs might be more effective if targeted at the entire family unit rather than just adolescents.

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Sangre Buena, Sangre Mala: a qualitative examination of familismo and aging –Mexican-American men’s heroin use

Cited by 3 publications

References 61 publications

Latinos’ Conceptualization of Depression, Diabetes, and Mental Health–Related Stigma

Latinos’ Conceptualization of Depression, Diabetes, and Mental Health–Related Stigma

Rural Hispanic Perceptions of Mental Health: A Qualitative Study

The Impact of Parental Suicide Stigma on Youth Suicide Stigma in Mexico

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