Ethnic minorities, health care systems, and behavior

Health Psychol. 1995 Dec;14(7):641-6. doi: 10.1037//0278-6133.14.7.641.

Abstract

This article presents an overview of research on health care use and provider behavior, on doctor-patient relationships, adherence to medical regimens, self-care, practices and avoidance health care behaviors, and attitudes of 4 ethnoracial groups: African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans, and Latinos. Although issues within the groups varied, common themes between the groups emerged. It became apparent, after discussion, that whatever the issues and health problems, these can be resolved most effectively when addressed within the social contexts of each ethnoracial group.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Asian
  • Black or African American
  • Delivery of Health Care / organization & administration*
  • Ethnicity*
  • Health Promotion*
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Humans
  • Indians, North American
  • Minority Groups*
  • United States