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Men of Mexican ethnicity, alcohol use, and help-seeking: "I can quit on my own."
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Journal of substance use and addiction treatment [J Subst Use Addict Treat] 2024 Aug; Vol. 163, pp. 209359. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 25. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Introduction: Hispanics report higher rates of problematic alcohol use compared to non-Hispanic Whites while also reporting lower rates of alcohol treatment utilization compared to non-Hispanics. The study employs Anderson's Behavioral Model of Healthcare Utilization Model to guide the exploration of alcohol use, help-seeking and healthcare utilization.<br />Methods: The present qualitative study explored help-seeking and alcohol treatment utilization for Hispanic men of Mexican ethnicity. A total of 27 participants (M <subscript>age</subscript>  = 35.7, SD = 10.82) completed a semi-structured interview that explored the treatment experiences and underlying psychological mechanisms that shaped their help-seeking.<br />Results: Through a thematic content analysis, the following themes emerged: 1) perceiving need with subthemes of familismo, role as protector and provider, and positive face; 2) predisposing beliefs on help-seeking; and 3) treatment experiences and elements of patient satisfaction with subthemes of monetized treatment, respect, and perceiving professional stigma.<br />Conclusions: The findings in this article may assist in improving strategies for increasing alcohol treatment utilization among men of Mexican ethnicity. By exploring beliefs, values, and experiences health researchers can develop culturally informed intervention strategies.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest None.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Humans
Male
Adult
Qualitative Research
Middle Aged
Help-Seeking Behavior
Alcoholism ethnology
Alcoholism psychology
Alcoholism therapy
Patient Satisfaction ethnology
Patient Acceptance of Health Care ethnology
Patient Acceptance of Health Care psychology
Alcohol Drinking ethnology
Alcohol Drinking psychology
Alcohol Drinking epidemiology
Mexican Americans psychology
Mexican Americans statistics & numerical data
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2949-8759
- Volume :
- 163
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of substance use and addiction treatment
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38677598
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.josat.2024.209359