Rebeca A Jiménez, Victoria D Ojeda, Jose L Burgos, Adriana Carolina Vargas-Ojeda, Linda C Gallo, María Luisa Zúñiga, Amanda C McClain, Jessica L McCurley
{"title":"Neighborhood Adversity and Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in a Low-Income Migrant Community on the U.S.-Mexico Border.","authors":"Rebeca A Jiménez, Victoria D Ojeda, Jose L Burgos, Adriana Carolina Vargas-Ojeda, Linda C Gallo, María Luisa Zúñiga, Amanda C McClain, Jessica L McCurley","doi":"10.1177/15404153251397376","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153251397376","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionLow-income individuals with a history of international migration are at risk for poor mental health due to social and economic adversity. This study examined associations of neighborhood adversity with depression and anxiety symptoms and explored whether social support moderated this relationship in a low-income U.S.-Mexico border population.MethodsThis study recruited U.S-Mexico border residents in Tijuana, Mexico. Neighborhood adversity was measured using a validated scale with five subscales. Depression and anxiety symptoms were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-8 and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale. Social support was measured using the 12-item Interpersonal Support Evaluation List. Multivariable linear regression models examined the associations of neighborhood adversity with depression and anxiety symptoms.ResultsParticipants (N=206) were 77% male and 76% reported history of prior migration to the U.S. Prevalence of clinically significant depression and anxiety symptoms were 37% and 33%, respectively. Individuals with higher neighborhood adversity had higher depression (B=0.051, CI=(0.011-0.091) and (B=0.045, CI=(0.004-0.086) anxiety symptoms. Poorer aesthetic quality was associated with depression and anxiety symptoms, and higher crime/unsafety was associated with anxiety symptoms. Social support did not moderate these relationships.ConclusionNeighborhood adversity is a potentially modifiable correlate of poor mental health in low-income individuals along the U.S.-Mexico border.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"181-190"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13124067/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145727396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yelizaveta Tolstokoraya, Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda, Allison McCord Stafford
{"title":"Acculturative Stress, Resiliency Factors, and Depressive Symptoms in Latino/a/e Emerging Adult Immigrants: Differences by College Attendance Status.","authors":"Yelizaveta Tolstokoraya, Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda, Allison McCord Stafford","doi":"10.1177/15404153251383130","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153251383130","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionVarious forms of acculturative stress and resiliency factors have been associated with depressive symptoms among Latino/a/e emerging adult (EA) immigrants. However, studies have generally not accounted for college attendance status, which may differentially expose immigrants to U.S. institutions. To address this gap, we examine relationships among acculturative stress, resiliency factors, and depressive symptoms among Latino/a/e emerging adult (EA) immigrants, considering college attendance status.MethodsUsing cross-sectional data from a study of Latino/a/e immigrant health in the Southeastern United States, we examined relationships between self-reported acculturative stress, resiliency factors, and depressive symptoms, as well as differences by college attendance status. Our sample included Latino/a/e EA immigrants <i>(n</i> = 66), who averaged 22.5 years old and 11 years living in the United States. Most were female (64%), from Mexico (39.4%), and attended college (64%).ResultsDiscrimination-, occupational/economic-, family-, and immigration-related acculturative stress were positively associated with depressive symptoms, while social support and ethnic pride were negatively associated with depressive symptoms for the whole sample. College attendees experienced higher discrimination stress compared to non-college attendees.ConclusionsThere is a need for strategies to mitigate experiences with interpersonal discrimination and structural racism within higher education for Latino/a/e EAs.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"143-152"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145193989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dulce M Cruz-Oliver, Marcela D Blinka, Danetta H Sloan, Martha Abshire Saylor, Jennifer Reyes, Ivy Akid, Taeyoung Park, Veerawat Phongtankuel
{"title":"Development, Feasibility, and Acceptability of a Culturally Tailored Telenovela for Puerto Rican Hospice Family Caregivers.","authors":"Dulce M Cruz-Oliver, Marcela D Blinka, Danetta H Sloan, Martha Abshire Saylor, Jennifer Reyes, Ivy Akid, Taeyoung Park, Veerawat Phongtankuel","doi":"10.1177/15404153251407300","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153251407300","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionDisparities in hospice utilization and perceptions of hospice quality persist among Hispanic subgroups. Underserved populations and their caregivers need improved access to high-quality end-of-life services. Puerto Ricans constitute the second-largest Hispanic population in the U.S., so examining their caregiving hospice experience is essential. Here, we describe developing and testing an innovative four-episode telenovela video based on the Experience-Based Co-Design (EBCD) model.MethodsThis single-arm clinical trial examined the preliminary outcomes, feasibility, and acceptability of culturally tailored videos for Puerto Rican hospice caregivers. Measures included caregivers' preparedness and knowledge scores before and after watching a four-episode telenovela video and the helpfulness of each video (Likert scale; open-ended questions). We used descriptive statistics and content analysis.ResultsParticipants (N = 10) were mostly Puerto Rican female (n = 8) caregivers, average age 68 years. Caregivers' total preparedness and knowledge scores increased after watching the telenovela. The video was well-received for its helpfulness, compassionate guidance, and normalization of end-of-life stages.ConclusionsThis pilot study supports the idea that culturally tailored telenovelas can benefit Puerto Rican home hospice caregivers. We noted positive effects on preparedness, knowledge, and helpfulness. Participants perceived the content as culturally sensitive and educational, yet emotionally challenging, underscoring the nuanced responsibility of caregiving.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"191-201"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145859486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ross M Westemeyer, Alicia Iizuka, Gredia Huerta-Montañez, Zaira Y Rosaria Pabon, Britt F Pados, Morgan Hines, Alaina Martens, Hannah Phillips, Emily Zimmerman
{"title":"The Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool in Puerto Rican Spanish: A Comparison between Dyads in Puerto Rico and Mainland United States during the COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Ross M Westemeyer, Alicia Iizuka, Gredia Huerta-Montañez, Zaira Y Rosaria Pabon, Britt F Pados, Morgan Hines, Alaina Martens, Hannah Phillips, Emily Zimmerman","doi":"10.1177/15404153251365932","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153251365932","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Currently there are no validated pediatric feeding assessment tools available in Puerto Rican (PR) Spanish. This study aimed to (1) translate and culturally adapt the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool (PediEAT) for use with PR Spanish speakers, (2) test the internal consistency of the adapted version, and (3) administer the translated and adapted PediEAT to a PR cohort and compare those results with age-matched toddlers in the mainland United States (US). We hypothesized that we would be able to effectively translate PediEAT into PR Spanish with high internal consistency and that infants in the PR cohort would have more parent-reported problematic feeding behaviors compared to the mainland US sample. The translated and culturally adapted PR Spanish PediEAT version was administered to 15 caregiver-toddler dyads in PR and the test demonstrated high internal consistency (α = 0.869). The mainland US cohort reported significantly higher PediEAT ratings of feeding difficulty than the PR cohort in the Selective/Restrictive Eating subscale (p = 0.031). This outcome may be attributed to cultural factors that are different in the PR community compared to the mainland. Future research is needed to explore these differences in more detail with a larger sample size.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"123-132"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12798888/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145041827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David Sanchez Villa, Mariangela Castro-Arteaga, Luis Fernando Alonso Mendoza, Claudia Patricia Pérez, Amaya Perez-Brumer, Julien Brisson
{"title":"Parent Perspectives on Adolescent Gender-Based Violence as a Public Health Issue in Medellín, Colombia: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"David Sanchez Villa, Mariangela Castro-Arteaga, Luis Fernando Alonso Mendoza, Claudia Patricia Pérez, Amaya Perez-Brumer, Julien Brisson","doi":"10.1177/15404153261476686","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153261476686","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionGender-based violence (GBV) is a major public health concern affecting adolescents across Latin America. Yet, little is known about how parents, as key figures in adolescents' social environments, understand these risks. This study explored parental perspectives on adolescent GBV in Colombia.MethodsBetween February to April 2024, we conducted 28 semi-structured interviews with parents of adolescents aged 10-19 in the metropolitan area of Medellín, Colombia. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.ResultsTwenty-eight parents participated; most were women (79%), and collectively they were caregivers to 35 adolescents with a median age of 14. Parents consistently described GBV as an urgent and pervasive threat to adolescent well-being, particularly in relation to sexual abuse, dating violence, and the normalization of harm. Machismo emerged as a central cultural and structural determinant shaping gender norms and adolescents' vulnerability. Family-level dynamics - including silence, fear, and modeled behaviors - were perceived as contributing to cycles of violence. Parents also emphasized prevention through early child education on abuse, active communication with adolescents, and clear guidance on boundaries and respectful relationship practices.ConclusionParents' perspectives highlight the need for culturally grounded, caregiver-centered public health interventions to address GBV among adolescents in Colombia.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"15404153261476686"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148868070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Influence of Religion, Country of Origin, and United States Acculturation on Stress Coping Techniques in a Spanish-Speaking Free Clinic Population.","authors":"Anika Srinath, Kacie Shannon, Chance Strenth, Nora Gimpel","doi":"10.1177/15404153261475631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153261475631","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionMany Spanish-speaking individuals in the United States experience high levels of stress but disproportionately underutilize mental health services due to cultural, socioeconomic, and religious barriers in accessing culturally relevant mental health care.MethodsCross-sectional survey of Spanish-speaking adults to assess demographics, religious beliefs, and stress-coping preferences.ResultsOf 100 participants, 90% of participants identified as religious, with 75% reporting moderate to high religious influence on daily life. Higher religious influence correlated with a broader range of coping strategies, both faith-based (e.g., prayer, church attendance) and secular (e.g., work-related tasks, nature immersion, creative outlets). Non-religious participants primarily relied on exercise, entertainment, and socialization. Acculturation correlated with religious influence (<i>r</i> [1, 99] = 0.348, <i>p</i> < 0.001), while country of origin was not significantly associated with particular coping strategies.ConclusionThese findings suggest that religiosity is associated with an expanded breadth of coping behaviors among Spanish-speaking patients and may serve as an additional protective factor in managing stress. By defining specific mechanisms that are commonly utilized within this population, these findings inform the development of more culturally and spiritually sensitive mental health interventions. Lastly, this study reiterates the importance of tailoring support to individual levels of religiosity and acculturation.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"15404153261475631"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148763495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lisa Memmel, LaShonda Crane, Youri Hwang, Clair Kaplan, Christine Conageski, Sangini S Sheth, Kimberly Harshberger, Sigrid Williams, Elizabeth Sutton, Colleen McNicholas, Ann Collins, R Lamar Parker, Jenell Coleman, Lindsay Kuroki, Emeline Aviki, Ronald Orso, Ashley Jennings, Meghna Mukherjee, Megan Burke Fitzpatrick, Karl Hibler, Catherine Behrens
{"title":"HPV Self-Collection Experience in US Hispanic/Latinx Women Using a Device Designed for at-Home Collection.","authors":"Lisa Memmel, LaShonda Crane, Youri Hwang, Clair Kaplan, Christine Conageski, Sangini S Sheth, Kimberly Harshberger, Sigrid Williams, Elizabeth Sutton, Colleen McNicholas, Ann Collins, R Lamar Parker, Jenell Coleman, Lindsay Kuroki, Emeline Aviki, Ronald Orso, Ashley Jennings, Meghna Mukherjee, Megan Burke Fitzpatrick, Karl Hibler, Catherine Behrens","doi":"10.1177/15404153261470020","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153261470020","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundCervical cancer is a preventable disease, and reaching populations who are under-screened and/or at highest risk is essential to the goal of disease elimination. Hispanic women in the US have a disproportionately higher incidence rate than non-Hispanic women.ObjectivePost hoc analysis of the SELF-CERV study of the unique experience and preferences among Hispanic compared to non-Hispanic participants with the goal of facilitating and improving screening and follow-up in more vulnerable populations.MethodsWomen 25 to 65 years who were enrolled performed self-collection (SC) of vaginal samples for high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) testing using a unique device in a simulated at-home environment. For method comparison, a clinician-collected (CC) sample was obtained. Participants also completed usability and screening preference surveys.ResultsA total of 609 participants were consented and 603 used the SC device. Of the 603 SC users, 115 (19.1%) identified themselves as Hispanic/Latinx. Compared to non-Hispanic women, Hispanic women, had significantly lower annual income (p < .001), a lower percentage of private insurance with more uninsured (p < .001) and lower levels of education (p < .001). There was no significant difference between Hispanic and non-Hispanic women in understanding the purpose of cervical cancer screening. No difference was noted in delaying screening, although English Not Primary speaking Hispanic women were somewhat more likely to delay (p = 0.22). Financial barriers were observed to be more of an impediment to Hispanic women compared to non-Hispanic women (p = 0.016). Negative experiences with in-clinic speculum exams were similar; however, Hispanic women (78%) expressed a significantly higher endorsement of SC than non-Hispanic women (62%), (p = 0.001). Both populations reported that they would be more likely to stay up to date with cervical cancer screening with the at-home SC device, but non-Hispanic women to a significantly lesser degree (p = 0.002). In terms of assessing utility of telemedicine in screening, both populations reported similar engagement in healthcare activities, willingness to try new technology and current use of smartphones. Hispanic and non-Hispanic women were both nearly equally divided as to their preference for in-clinic visits vs telehealth.ConclusionsFacilitating screening uptake is especially critical for Hispanic women, who bear a disproportionate burden of cervical cancer diagnoses and mortality while facing more obstacles to screening than non-Hispanic women. A clinically validated and accessible at-home SC alternative holds potential for meaningful impact and improved health outcomes within this community.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"15404153261470020"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148727511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Examining the Impact of a Dual-Language Intervention on Hispanic Children's Asthma Health Outcomes.","authors":"Sharon D Horner, Megan C T Hebdon","doi":"10.1177/15404153261475641","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153261475641","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionAsthma disproportionately affects children who are racial or ethnic minorities and those from poorer families. This study examined how the language spoken in the home affected asthma care and health outcomes for school-aged Hispanic children diagnosed with asthma.MethodsA randomized controlled trial was conducted over 12 months to test the effectiveness of a parent-child asthma education intervention on asthma outcomes. Baseline analyses were run to identify differences between Spanish-speaking and English-speaking Hispanic families. RM-ANOVA examined changes from baseline to 12-months in health outcomes. Within each group, participants were sorted by language, then ANOVA were run on 12-month data to determine if post-intervention changes were similar within the assigned groups.ResultsThe Spanish-speaking families had significantly lower socio-economic status than their English-speaking Hispanic peers. The intervention significantly improved the treatment group's inhaler skill, asthma severity, and quality of life. There were no differences within either treatment or control group when comparing language spoken; the intervention improved health outcomes for both the Spanish-speaking and English-speaking treatment group participants.ConclusionIntervention delivery by trained bilingual teachers using dual-language education materials was effective in supporting family asthma management and improving children's health.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"15404153261475641"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148708724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sylvia Peña, Marilyn Frenn, Juanita T Garcia, Theresa G Schnable, Emmanuel Lopez, Andi Krawczyk
{"title":"Community Engaged Partnership to Enhance Nursing Student Cultural Humility and Competence: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Sylvia Peña, Marilyn Frenn, Juanita T Garcia, Theresa G Schnable, Emmanuel Lopez, Andi Krawczyk","doi":"10.1177/15404153261470022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153261470022","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionNurses are at the forefront of patient care. The care that nurses provide can have a profound impact on patient health. Integration of cultural humility and cultural competence into patient care can have a lasting influence on patient health outcomes and aid in reducing health inequities. This pilot study aimed to develop and explore the implementation of a new clinical rotation, through a community engaged approach to work towards health equity with Latinx clients at a multi-service community organization.MethodsStudents completed a sixteen week rotation at a community organization with a focus on culturally relevant nutrition education. Questionnaires completed by students included Foronda's Cultural Humility Scale and the Nurses' Multicultural Caring Competence Scale (NMCCS).ResultsThe students demonstrated a trend towards increased cultural humility after the clinical rotation. To benefit students' learning experiences throughout the curriculum, it is critical that opportunities for experiential learning are available.ConclusionsA community engaged approach to creating partnerships between schools of nursing and community organizations can be beneficial for both groups. Further, benefits of these partnerships extend to nursing students' practice leading to better care provided to diverse patient populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"15404153261470022"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148622864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Everyday Discrimination and Mental Health: Comparisons Between Latino/a Immigrants and White U.S. Residents.","authors":"Matthew A Painter, Jennifer Tabler, Julie L Kuper","doi":"10.1177/15404153261461744","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153261461744","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionSubstantial research has explored the Hispanic health paradox, or the phenomenon where Latino/a residents in the U.S. often report better mental and physical health relative to white peers. This study assesses the role of immigrant generational status and everyday discrimination for mental health, while considering the importance of geographic location (in this case, Texas).MethodThis study uses data from the Texas Diversity Survey (<i>N</i> = 949) and compares the mental health of 1st generation (<i>n</i> = 118), 2nd generation (<i>n</i> = 98), and native-born Latino/a residents (<i>n</i> = 104) to white immigrant (1st or 2nd generation; <i>n</i> = 50) and native-born white peers (<i>n</i> = 573).ResultsDescriptive statistics suggest Latino/a respondents experience higher levels of race/ethnicity-based everyday discrimination relative to white peers, with 2nd generation Latino/a immigrants reporting the highest levels of everyday discrimination. Negative binomial regression results suggest Latino/a immigrants report significantly better mental health relative to native-born white peers. Native-born Latino/as and white residents also report similar levels of mental distress, with everyday discrimination being positively related to greater mental distress.ConclusionDiscrimination represents a persistent health threat to the wellbeing of Latino/a Americans, even among groups that demonstrate high resilience, such as Latino/a immigrants.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"15404153261461744"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148426919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}