Health Disparities and Health-Seeking Behavior Among Latino Men

Many studies examining Latino health-seeking behavior have focused on comparing Latinos with other ethnic groups, primarily with Whites and African Americans. However, without the benefit of intragroup or intracultural comparisons, such studies fail to identify the subtle variation in health-seeking...

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Published in:Journal of transcultural nursing 2008-01, Vol.19 (1), p.83
Main Author: MacNaughton, Neil S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Health
Health behavior
Hispanic people
Medical research
Men
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Summary:Many studies examining Latino health-seeking behavior have focused on comparing Latinos with other ethnic groups, primarily with Whites and African Americans. However, without the benefit of intragroup or intracultural comparisons, such studies fail to identify the subtle variation in health-seeking strategies and the range of needs within the Latino ethnic group, and thus are compromised in their capacity to guide and improve practice and policy. This article reviews the literature regarding health-seeking behavior and Latino men. Important factors identified include gender, occupation, and responsiveness of the health care system along with characteristics of the individual. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1043-6596
1552-7832