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Walking Out of One Culture Into Another: Health Concerns of Early Adolescent Latinos

Kim L. Larson, RN, PhD

Kim L. Larson, RN, PhD, is an assistant professor at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Chris McQuiston, RN, PhD, FNP

Chris McQuiston, RN, PhD, FNP, is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

Adolescence is considered a critical life transition that can lead to heightened vulnerability. Acculturation takes on increased importance during this period. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between acculturation and perceived health concerns of early adolescent Latinos in rural North Carolina. A qualitative descriptive design using gender-specific focus groups was conducted in the summer of 2001. Twenty-six Latino adolescents, predominantly from Mexico, participated in one of four focus groups. Acculturation was assessed using the Short Acculturation Scale (Marin & Marin, 1991). The most prevalent health concern of the girls was unsolicited physical contact and aggressive male behavior. Boys expressed concerns about stress related to financial worries and drinking alcohol. A better understanding of where Latino adolescents are located in the acculturation process can assist school nurses in developing targeted school-based prevention programs that focus on building specific skills for Latino girls and boys.

Key Words: acculturation • adolescent • health • Latino

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 24, No. 2, 88-94 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/10598405080240020701
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