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Obviously, the test reduces the size of the Hispanic population and the number of first generation Hispanics. The average acculturation level of the low acculturation segment is slightly higher than in the base case as is the fraction of time living outside Hispanic communities.
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This article reports the development ofa bidimensional acculturation scaleforHispanics (BAS). The scale provides an acculturation score for two major cultural dimensions (Hispanic and non-Hispanic domains) by including 12 items ... A random sample of 254 adult Hispanics was surveyed to develop and validate the scale.
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hjb.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/18/3/297
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THE SHORT ACCULTURATION SCALE FOR HISPANICS (SASH); The Short Acculturation Scale for Hispanics (SASH) allows researchers to quickly and reliably identify Hispanics who are low or high in acculturation. ... Francisco Hispanics: The role of acculturation and gender. American Journal of Public; Health, 79, 196-199. Marín,
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dgim.ucsf.edu/diversity/SASH_manual.pdf
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Acculturation status among Hispanics was assessed using a validated language scale, and prevalence of breastfeeding was based on maternal self-report. ... A logistic regression analysis revealed no significant differences in likelihood to breastfeed between non-Hispanic whites and Hispanics after controlling for education,
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breastfeeding.researchtoday.net/archive/2/5/80.htm
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We compared 3 groups: low-(reference group) and high-acculturated Hispanics and white non-Hispanics. Acculturation was defined within Hispanics by predominant orientation: Latin America (low) or United States (high).
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lib.bioinfo.pl/pmid:14976790
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BACKGROUND: A more current estimate to evaluate ethnic and acculturation differences in breastfeeding is warranted, given the rapid growth of the Hispanic population in ... Acculturation status among Hispanics was assessed using a validated language scale, and prevalence of breastfeeding was based on maternal self-report.
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15918865
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The association between acculturation and mental and physical health among Hispanics may not be generalized to Hispanic veterans. Hispanics who have been through an intensive assimilating experience, such as being in the military, appear to have health outcomes similar to whites.
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findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3912/is_200110/ai_n897...
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These changes are likely to affect Hispanics consumption patterns, generating changes towards the dominant culture. However, as previously described, acculturation can be a bilinear process that reflects individual’s choice not to assimilate.
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www.revistaleadership.com/cladea/doctoral/coloquio_II/A...
www.revistaleadership.com/cladea/doctoral/coloquio_II/ALVAREZCECILIA.pdf
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This outcome contradicts expecta-tions that would be formed from the lower income and education levels of Hispanics. The authors also note that with acculturation, the risk of low-weight births increases, which might be due to increased smoking by pregnant women.
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www.ers.usda.gov/publications/foodreview/jan2000/frjan2...
www.ers.usda.gov/publications/foodreview/jan2000/frjan2000i.pdf
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