TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - Acculturation and the Mental Health of Latina Women in the Women, Infant, and Children Program
JO  - Affilia
A1  - Kurz, Brenda
A1  - Cordero, Antonia
SP  - 46
EP  - 58
VL  - 21
IS  - 1
N2  - Studies have reported discrepant findings about the relationship between acculturation and mental health, often because of inattention to interethnic group differences. This 2003 exploratory study of various Latina ethnic groups attending the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program compared five measures of acculturation and mental health status/utilization. The subgroups differed on language, immigration/migration history, and the prevalence of anxiety attacks and depressive syndrome. The prevalence of anxiety attacks was the highest among those who spoke primarily Spanish, the prevalence of the depressive syndrome was the highest among those with more traditional beliefs, and the use of mental health services was the highest among those with less traditional beliefs. Implications for practice are discussed.<p /> 
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SN  - 0886-1099
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886109905283133
ID  - ref1
ER  -