Effective communication is a prerequisite for any successful encounter between patient and
provider. Nevertheless, it is unclear how/where communication can impact/affect adherence …

The purpose of this article is to provide a summary of the published research addressing the
challenges and strengths of Latino grandparents raising grandchildren in the United States …

Background We previously outlined the importance of considering acculturation within the
context of older Latino adults' lived experience (ie, acculturation in context) to better capture …

Objectives Latinos are 1.5 times as likely to develop Alzheimer's dementia as non-Latino
Whites. This health disparity may arise from multiple influences with culturally relevant …

Purpose To assess the factors influencing adherence in long‐term medication use as
exemplified by statins. Methods Data from an in‐depth survey of Australians aged 45 years …

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown the negative consequences of acculturation
on lifestyle factors, health status, and dietary intake of Hispanic immigrants in the United …

Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of mortality and disability. We analyzed the
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1998–2008). We used logistic regression …

Background The prevalence of childhood obesity among racial and ethnic minority groups is
high. Multiple factors affect the development of childhood obesity, including dietary …

Acculturation may shape the disproportionate burden of poor sleep among Latinos in the
United States. Existing studies are limited by unidimensional acculturation proxies that are …

The purpose of this book is to bridge “basic” theory and research on acculturation—that is,
what acculturation is, how it operates, and what are the appropriate methods to study it …