Question 1

It is estimated that, by 2050, 25% of Americans will be of Latino descent.

Accepted Answer

Current demographic trends and projections indicate that the Latino population in the United States is growing rapidly, and it is estimated that by 2050, about 25% or more of the U.S. population will be of Latino or Hispanic descent, reflecting both natural population growth and immigration patterns.

Question 2

The phrase &#34;&#34;local moral world&#34;&#34; refers to&#10;A)limited English proficiency&#10;B)a social space that illuminates cultural relational issues between consumers and providers&#10;C)stigma-related concerns common among immigrant women&#10;D)the lack of adequate health insurance for Latinos&#10;E)patient-level factors contributing to mental-health-care disparities in the Latino population

Accepted Answer

The phrase "local moral world" refers to a specific social space that highlights the cultural and relational dynamics between consumers (such as patients) and providers (such as healthcare professionals). This concept is often used in medical anthropology and sociology to understand how cultural norms and values shape interactions and experiences within a particular setting.

Question 3

When compared with non-Latino whites, Latinos are more likely to&#10;A)continue mental-health-care services&#10;B)rely less on the general medical sector and more on speciality mental-health services&#10;C)discontinue antidepressant medication&#10;D)place less stigma on accessing mental-health-care services&#10;E)have adequate health care

Accepted Answer

Latinos are more likely to discontinue antidepressant medication compared to non-Latino whites. This can be attributed to various factors including cultural beliefs about medication, access to healthcare, and the stigma associated with mental health issues.

Question 4

The group reporting the highest rates of family cultural conflicts is&#10;A)Mexican Americans&#10;B)Dominicans&#10;C)immigrants from Central America&#10;D)Peurto Ricans&#10;E)Cubans

Accepted Answer

The answer of The group reporting the highest rates of...

Question 5

The &#34;&#34;immigrant paradox&#34;&#34; refers to&#10;A)foreign-born people reporting less psychiatric morbidity than their US-born counterparts&#10;B)the finding that Latinos consistently report lower rates of lifetime psychiatric disorders than non-Latino whites&#10;C)the fact that immigrants are more likely to be bilingual than Latin Americans born in the United States.&#10;D)uniformity of prevalence among all Latino groups&#10;E)the fact that latinos are less likely to received evidence-based treatment than non-Latino whites

Accepted Answer

The "immigrant paradox" refers to the phenomenon where foreign-born individuals often report lower levels of psychiatric morbidity compared to their US-born counterparts, despite facing numerous challenges and stressors associated with immigration.

Question 6

Latinos tend to view antidepressants as helpful and a preferred approach to mental-health care.

Accepted Answer

Many Latinos view mental health care, including the use of antidepressants, with skepticism due to cultural beliefs and stigma surrounding mental health issues, often preferring alternative forms of treatment such as support from family and community or natural remedies.

Question 7

Latinos consistently underuse mental-health-care services.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that Latinos, compared to other ethnic groups, are less likely to access and utilize mental health care services. This underuse is attributed to factors such as cultural stigma, language barriers, lack of culturally competent providers, and limited access to care due to socioeconomic status.

Question 8

The longer Latino immigrants remain in their country of origin, the higher their risk of psychiatric disorders.

Accepted Answer

The longer Latino immigrants remain in the United States, not their country of origin, the higher their risk of psychiatric disorders due to various stressors such as acculturation stress, socioeconomic challenges, and potential discrimination.

Question 9

English-speaking Latinos in the United States report lower prevalence rates of anxiety and deptressive disorders than non-Latino whites.

Accepted Answer

English-speaking Latinos in the United States report lower prevalence rates of anxiety and depressive disorders than non-Latino whites.

Question 10

The phrase &#34;&#34;Health Literacy&#34;&#34; refers to&#10;A)the ability to prevent mental illness&#10;B)bilingual language proficiency&#10;C)implementation of the Multifaceted Depression and Diabetes Program&#10;D)the standardization of the collection of race, ethnicity, and language data across health systems&#10;E)the ability to make appropriate health decisions

Accepted Answer

Health literacy is defined as the ability to obtain, read, understand, and use healthcare information to make appropriate health decisions and follow instructions for treatment.

Deck 11: Community Mental Health Services to Latinos