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01-12-2016 | Original Paper

Depression and Chronic Health Conditions Among Latinos: The Role of Social Networks

Authors: Sandra Soto, Elva M. Arredondo, Miguel T. Villodas, John P. Elder, Elena Quintanar, Hala Madanat

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 6/2016

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the “buffering hypothesis” of social network characteristics in the association between chronic conditions and depression among Latinos. Cross-sectional self-report data from the San Diego Prevention Research Center’s community survey of Latinos were used (n = 393). Separate multiple logistic regression models tested the role of chronic conditions and social network characteristics in the likelihood of moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms. Having a greater proportion of the network comprised of friends increased the likelihood of depression among those with high cholesterol. Having a greater proportion of women in the social network was directly related to the increased likelihood of depression, regardless of the presence of chronic health conditions. Findings suggest that network characteristics may play a role in the link between chronic conditions and depression among Latinos. Future research should explore strategies targeting the social networks of Latinos to improve health outcomes.

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Title: Depression and Chronic Health Conditions Among Latinos: The Role of Social Networks
Authors: Sandra Soto
Elva M. Arredondo
Miguel T. Villodas
John P. Elder
Elena Quintanar
Hala Madanat
Publication date: 01-12-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 6/2016
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-016-0378-2

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