Psychosocial correlates of health status among Asians, Caucasians, and multiracial subjects |
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Authors: | DEBRA J Vandervoort Paul P Divers and Colbey Acojido |
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Institution: | (1) University of Hawaii, Hilo;(2) College of Arts and Sciences, Social Sciences Division, Department of Psychology, University of Hawaii at Hilo, 200 West Kawili Street, 96720-4091 Hilo, HI |
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Abstract: | The present study assessed the relationship between race and physical health in a multicultural sample. When controlling for
a variety of health risk factors, the results revealed a significant relationship between race and recent and chronic physical
symptoms (i.e., minor health problems) as well as past major health problems. Multiracial individuals reported more health
problems than Asians or Caucasians. These findings may reflect the differences in diet and socioeconomic status (SES) as well
as conditions associated with low SES such as decreased likelihood of seeking medical services and a variety of psychosocial
variables. |
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Keywords: | Physical health Health problems Physical symptoms Multiracial peoples Hawaii |
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