Somatization in Hispanics.
1. Major psychological disorders are found universally, but their form and content are modified by culture. In addition, the expression of psychosocial distress is largely shaped by cultural values and beliefs. 2. Preliminary research indicates Hispanics are more likely to somatize than Anglos when experiencing psychosocial disorders or psychosocial distress. 3. Additional research is required into the sources of stress for hispanic women, especially those born in the United States, and its effect on their health.
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University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D003469:Culture; D005260:Female; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008800:Mexico / Q000208:ethnology; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D011647:Puerto Rico / Q000208:ethnology; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012737:Sex Factors; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D013020:South America / Q000208:ethnology; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology