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Chronic Pain and Psychological Distress Among Undocumented Latinx Immigrants in the USA.

Luz M GarciniRyan BrownKhadija ZiauddinMichelle A ChenLevi SaucedoAngie S LeRoyPaula MoralesChristopher FagundesJoel Tsevat
Published in: Journal of general internal medicine (2021)
Among undocumented Latinx immigrants, chronic pain is significantly associated with psychological distress, older age, and trauma history. Given that undocumented immigrants have restricted access to healthcare and are at high risk for chronic pain, developing alternatives to facilitate access to chronic pain interventions and risk-reduction prevention are needed.
Keyphrases
  • chronic pain
  • healthcare
  • pain management
  • physical activity
  • sleep quality
  • health information
  • health insurance