Understanding a mechanism between perceived discrimination and obesity among Latinas in the United States

Objective: Obesity is a prominent public health concern significantly impacting various minority groups, especially Latina Americans. However, little study has explored acculturation-related factors associated with obesity among Latinas in the United States. This study examines the link between accu...

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Published in:Ethnicity & health 2021-05, Vol.26 (4), p.471-486
Main Authors: Ai, Amy L., Lee, Jungup
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acculturation
Asian Americans
Clinical assessment
Demographics
Design factors
Discrimination
Hispanic Americans
Latin American cultural groups
Latina Americans (Latinas)
Minority & ethnic groups
Minority groups
Obesity
perceived discrimination
Public health
Regression analysis
Sociocultural factors
Sociodemographics
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Summary:Objective: Obesity is a prominent public health concern significantly impacting various minority groups, especially Latina Americans. However, little study has explored acculturation-related factors associated with obesity among Latinas in the United States. This study examines the link between acculturation-related factors and obesity among Latinas. Design: Using the National Latino and Asian American Study (NLAAS), we detected the incremental associations of acculturation-related factors, especially perceived discrimination with obesity, after controlling for socio-demographics, among all 1427 Latinas. Two-step logistic regression analyses were conducted to investigate the association. Results: Results indicated perceived discrimination and older age were positively associated with Latinas' obesity. Conversely, income and acculturation stress were negatively associated with obesity. Further, results revealed a significant moderating effect of education on the association between perceived discrimination and obesity. Conclusion: The findings suggest the need for clinical attention towards socio-cultural influences and ethnic backgrounds in obesity assessment and intervention.
ISSN:1355-7858
1465-3419
DOI:10.1080/13557858.2018.1530737