Table of Contents
Series Foreword Ilan Stavans vii
Preface ix
Why Do Hispanics in the United States Report Poor Health? Sharon Bzostek Noreen Goldman Anne Pebley 1
Understanding Differences in Past Year Psychiatric Disorders for Latinos Living in the United States Margarita Alegría Patrick E. Shrout Meghan Woo, et al 25
Does Americanization Have Adverse Effects on Health?: Stress, Health Habits, and Infant Health Outcomes among Puerto Ricans Nancy S. Landale R. S. Oropesa Daniel Llánes Bridget K. Gorman 52
Nativity, Duration of Residence, Citizenship, and Access to Health Care for Hispanic Children T. Elizabeth Durden 78
Botánicas in America's Backyard: Uncovering the World of Latino Healers' Herb-healing Practices in New York City Anahí Viladrich 86
"She's 16 Years-Old and There's Boys Calling Over to the House": An Exploratory Study of Sexual Socialization in Latino Families Marcela Raffaelli Lenna L. Ontai 109
Language Barriers Surrounding Medication Use among Older Latinos Jan E. Mutchler Gonzalo Bacigalupe Antonia Coppin Alison Gottlieb 126
Selected Bibliography 143
Index 145
About the Editor and Contributors 151
