Health-Seeking Behaviors of Filipino Migrants in Australia: The Influence of Persisting Acculturative Stress and Depression

Maneze, D; Salamonson, Y; Poudel, C; DiGiacomo, M; Everett, B; Davidson, PM

Health-Seeking Behaviors of Filipino Migrants in Australia: The Influence of Persisting Acculturative Stress and Depression

Maneze, D

Salamonson, Y Poudel, C DiGiacomo, M

Everett, B

Davidson, PM

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 2016, 18 (4), pp. 779 - 786
Issue Date:: 2016-08-01

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Field	Value	Language
dc.contributor.author	Maneze, D https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6475-8804	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Salamonson, Y	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Poudel, C	en_US
dc.contributor.author	DiGiacomo, M https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5484-8224	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Everett, B https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1733-7462	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Davidson, PM https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2050-1534	en_US
dc.date.available	2020-05-25T19:16:19Z
dc.date.issued	2016-08-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 2016, 18 (4), pp. 779 - 786	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1557-1912	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/35919
dc.description.abstract	© 2015, Springer Science+Business Media New York. This study examined the relationships among the constructs of acculturative stress, depression, English language use, health literacy, and social support and the influence of these factors on health-seeking behaviors of Filipino Australians. Using a self-administered questionnaire, 552 respondents were recruited from November 2010 to June 2011. Structural equation modelling was used to examine relationships. A direct and negative relationship between health-seeking behaviors and depression, and an indirect relationship with acculturative stress, was observed mediated through depression. Social support had an important moderating influence on these effects. Although there was an inverse relationship between age and English language usage and depression, age was positively related to health-seeking behavior. Despite their long duration of stay, Filipino Australian migrants continue to experience acculturative stress and depression leading to lower health-seeking behaviors. This study highlights the importance of screening for acculturative stress and depression in migrants and fostering social support.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1007/s10903-015-0233-x	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Public Health	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Depression	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Stress, Psychological	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Language	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Age Factors	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Acculturation	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Social Support	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Adult	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Aged	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Aged, 80 and over	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Patient Acceptance of Health Care	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Philippines	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Australia	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Female	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Male	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Emigrants and Immigrants	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Literacy	en_US
dc.title	Health-Seeking Behaviors of Filipino Migrants in Australia: The Influence of Persisting Acculturative Stress and Depression	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	4	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	18	en_US
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/IMPACCT
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Nursing
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.issue	4	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	18	en_US

Abstract:

© 2015, Springer Science+Business Media New York. This study examined the relationships among the constructs of acculturative stress, depression, English language use, health literacy, and social support and the influence of these factors on health-seeking behaviors of Filipino Australians. Using a self-administered questionnaire, 552 respondents were recruited from November 2010 to June 2011. Structural equation modelling was used to examine relationships. A direct and negative relationship between health-seeking behaviors and depression, and an indirect relationship with acculturative stress, was observed mediated through depression. Social support had an important moderating influence on these effects. Although there was an inverse relationship between age and English language usage and depression, age was positively related to health-seeking behavior. Despite their long duration of stay, Filipino Australian migrants continue to experience acculturative stress and depression leading to lower health-seeking behaviors. This study highlights the importance of screening for acculturative stress and depression in migrants and fostering social support.

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