A Comprehensive Health Profile of Guyanese Immigrants Aged 18–64 in Schenectady, New York

Guyanese immigrants are the 5th largest foreign-born group in NY State, but sparse literature is available on their health status and health needs. A communitybased health interview survey of Schenectady NY residents aged 18–64 (N = 1861) was analyzed. Bivariate comparisons between Guyanese responde...

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Published in:Journal of immigrant and minority health 2018-08, Vol.20 (4), p.972-980
Main Authors: Hosler, Akiko S., Kammer, Jamie R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Alcohol abuse
Alcoholic beverages
Binge drinking
Bivariate analysis
Black white relations
Cancer
Cancer screening
Community health care
Comparative Law
Cultural sensitivity
Disability
Drinking behavior
Family structure
Health behavior
Health care
Health disparities
Health insurance
Health needs
Health services utilization
Health status
Immigrants
Insurance
International & Foreign Law
Interpersonal relations
Medical screening
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Mental health
Mental health services
Noncitizens
ORIGINAL PAPER
Primary care
Private International Law
Public Health
Racial differences
Smoke
Socioeconomic status
Sociology
Tests
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Summary:Guyanese immigrants are the 5th largest foreign-born group in NY State, but sparse literature is available on their health status and health needs. A communitybased health interview survey of Schenectady NY residents aged 18–64 (N = 1861) was analyzed. Bivariate comparisons between Guyanese respondents and White, Black, and Hispanic respondents were made for each variable to identify disparities. As predominantly low SES immigrants, Guyanese adults were less likely to be covered by health insurance, have a usual place for care, and receive cancer screenings. They were more likely to engage in alcohol binge drinking, but generally in good overall physical and mental health and less likely to smoke or report disability. Stable family structure and supportive interpersonal relationships are major assets of this group. Improved access to affordable health insurance, linkages to primary care, targeted cancer screening programs, and culturally-sensitive behavioral health services are recommended for Guyanese immigrants.
ISSN:1557-1912
1557-1920
DOI:10.1007/s10903-017-0613-5