The Relationship between Psychosocial Status of Immigrant Latino Mothers and Use of Emergency Pediatric Services.

Zambrana, Ruth E.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ483106

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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The Relationship between Psychosocial Status of Immigrant Latino Mothers and Use of Emergency Pediatric Services.

Zambrana, Ruth E.; And Others

Health & Social Work, v19 n2 p93-102 May 1994

Surveyed 80 Latina mothers to obtain data on reasons for emergency room visit, usual sources of care, child's health, and mother's physical and psychosocial health. Results revealed clear pattern of delayed care for acute problems in children, high number of reported barriers to pediatric care, and high mental distress reported by mothers. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Children, Health Needs, Hispanic Americans, Immigrants, Medical Services, Mothers, Pediatrics, Psychological Characteristics

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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