Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Volume 18, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 779-786

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

Maneze D.* , Salamonson Y. , Poudel C. , DiGiacomo M. , Everett B. , Davidson P.M.
  • a South Western Sydney Local Health District, 59a Cumberland Rd., Ingleburn, NSW 2565, Australia, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 123, Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, Locked bag 1797, 2751, Penrith, NSW, Australia
  • b Centre for Applied Nursing Research (CANR), South Western Sydney Local Health District, Locked Bag 7103, Liverpool, NSW 1871, Australia, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, Locked bag 1797, 2751, Penrith, NSW, Australia
  • c School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, Locked bag 1797, 2751, Penrith, NSW, Australia
  • d Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 123, Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia
  • e Centre for Applied Nursing Research (CANR), South Western Sydney Local Health District, Locked Bag 7103, Liverpool, NSW 1871, Australia, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, Locked bag 1797, 2751, Penrith, NSW, Australia
  • f Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 123, Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia, School of Nursing, John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

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. © 2015, Springer Science+Business Media New York.

Author Keywords

Social support culture Immigrant Filipino Health-seeking behavior Acculturation

Index Keywords

depression Australia human epidemiology middle aged Stress, Psychological mental stress Aged social support language ethnology Young Adult Humans migrant psychology Adolescent male Emigrants and Immigrants Acculturation Aged, 80 and over female very elderly cultural factor adult age Age Factors patient attitude Patient Acceptance of Health Care health literacy Philippines
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84930526521&doi=10.1007%2fs10903-015-0233-x&partnerID=40&md5=58ccdd9fac5e89a738ee24fe6daf4d61
DOI: 10.1007/s10903-015-0233-x
ISSN: 15571912
Cited by: 9
Original Language: English