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"Abrazame Que Ayuda" (Hug Me, It Helps): Social Support and the Effect of Perceived Discrimination on Depression among US- and Foreign-Born Latinxs in the USA.

Luz M GarciniMichelle A ChenRyan BrownAngie S LeRoyMiguel Angel CanoKristen PeekChristopher Fagundes
Published in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2019)
This study provides evidence that higher levels of positive interactions and affective support may be significant factors in helping Latinxs cope with ethnic discrimination. This information is essential to inform the development of interventions aimed at building resilience in the face of discrimination among the largest and fastest growing ethnic group in the USA.
Keyphrases
  • social support
  • depressive symptoms
  • physical activity
  • bipolar disorder
  • healthcare
  • low birth weight
  • gestational age
  • mental health
  • climate change
  • preterm infants