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Kristina Sundquist - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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urolithiasis in second Generation Immigrant children younger than 18 years of age in sweden
Acta Paediatrica, 2020Co-Authors: Per Wandell, Axel C Carlsson, Xinjun Li, Jan Sundquist, Kristina SundquistAbstract:AIM: To compare incidence of urolithiasis in second-Generation Immigrant children aged 0-17 years to children of Swedish-born parents. METHODS: A nationwide study of individuals residing in Sweden. Urolithiasis was defined as having at least one registered diagnosis of urolithiasis in the Swedish National Patient Register between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 2015. Cox regression analysis was used to estimate the relative risk (hazard ratios (HR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI)) of incident urolithiasis compared to individuals with Swedish-born parents. The models were stratified by sex and adjusted for age, co-morbidities and sociodemographic status of parents. RESULTS: Totally 1653 incident cases of urolithiasis were registered, 658 boys and 995 girls, with a mean annual incidence per 100,000 person-years for children with Swedish-born parents of 4.0 (95% CI 3.7-4.3) in boys and 6.7 (95% CI 6.2-7.2) in girls, and for children with foreign-born parents of 5.3 (95% CI 5.1-5.4) in boys and 7.2 (95% CI 6.9-7.4) in girls. The fully adjusted HRs of urolithiasis in second-Generation Immigrants were non-significant, in boys (1.20, 95% CI 0.99-1.46) and girls (0.95, 95% CI 0.80-1.12). CONCLUSION: The risk of urolithiasis in second-Generation Immigrants was not significantly different from that of children with Swedish-born parents.
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Urolithiasis in second‐Generation Immigrant children younger than 18 years of age in Sweden
Acta Paediatrica, 2020Co-Authors: Per Wandell, Axel C Carlsson, Xinjun Li, Jan Sundquist, Kristina SundquistAbstract:AIM: To compare incidence of urolithiasis in second-Generation Immigrant children aged 0-17 years to children of Swedish-born parents. METHODS: A nationwide study of individuals residing in Sweden. Urolithiasis was defined as having at least one registered diagnosis of urolithiasis in the Swedish National Patient Register between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 2015. Cox regression analysis was used to estimate the relative risk (hazard ratios (HR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI)) of incident urolithiasis compared to individuals with Swedish-born parents. The models were stratified by sex and adjusted for age, co-morbidities and sociodemographic status of parents. RESULTS: Totally, 1653 incident cases of urolithiasis were registered, 658 boys and 995 girls, with a mean annual incidence per 100 000 person-years for children with Swedish-born parents of 4.0 (95% CI 3.7-4.3) in boys and 6.7 (95% CI 6.2-7.2) in girls, and for children with foreign-born parents of 5.3 (95% CI 5.1-5.4) in boys and 7.2 (95% CI 6.9-7.4) in girls. The fully adjusted HRs of urolithiasis in second-Generation Immigrants were non-significant, in boys (1.20, 95% CI 0.99-1.46) and girls (0.95, 95% CI 0.80-1.12). CONCLUSION: The risk of urolithiasis in second-Generation Immigrants was not significantly different from that of children with Swedish-born parents.
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Risk of hospitalization for type 2 diabetes in first- and second-Generation Immigrants in Sweden: a nationwide follow-up study
Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications, 2012Co-Authors: Xinjun Li, Jan Sundquist, Bengt Zöller, Louise Bennet, Kristina SundquistAbstract:Abstract Objectives This is the first nationwide study with the aim to analyze whether there is an association between country of birth in first-Generation Immigrants and hospitalization for type 2 diabetes (T2D), and to study whether any such association remains in second-Generation Immigrants. Design In this follow-up study, the Swedish Hospital Discharge Register was used to identify all hospital diagnoses of T2D in first- and second-Generation Immigrants in Sweden between January 1, 1964 and December 31, 2007. Hospitalization rate ratios standardized with regard to gender, age, geographical region, socioeconomic status, obesity, and family history of hospitalization for T2D were estimated in first- and second-Generation Immigrants. Results Both increased and decreased risks of hospitalization for T2D were shown for several first-Generation Immigrant groups. However, only second-Generation Immigrants with Finnish or former Yugoslavian parents had higher rates of hospitalization for T2D than the reference group. No other differences remained in the second-Generation Immigrants. Conclusions The present study suggests that ethnic environmental factors may be more important than ethnic genetic factors in explaining the observed variation in hospitalization for T2D among first-Generation Immigrants.
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Risk of venous thromboembolism in first- and second-Generation Immigrants in Sweden
European Journal of Internal Medicine, 2011Co-Authors: Bengt Zöller, Xinjun Li, Jan Sundquist, Kristina SundquistAbstract:Abstract Background There are ethnic differences in the incidence of venous thromboembolism. This is the first nationwide study to examine whether there is an association between country of birth in first-Generation Immigrants and first hospitalisation for venous thrombosis (VT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and to study whether a similar association exists in second-Generation Immigrants. Methods The study is a nationwide follow-up study. The study subjects were first- and second-Generation Immigrants residing in Sweden between January 1, 1964 and December 31, 2007. The reference population comprised first- and second-Generation Swedish-born individuals. Standardised incidence ratios (SIRs) for VT and PE, standardised with regard to age, geographic region of residence, time period, and socioeconomic status, were estimated by sex in first- and second-Generation Immigrants. Results First-Generation male and/or female Immigrants from Greece, Italy, Spain, Finland, Baltic countries, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Russia, Latin America, Turkey, Iran, and Iraq had a lower risk of VT and/or PE than Swedish-born individuals. The lower risk of VT and/or PE in some first-Generation Immigrant groups was not replicated in the second Generation. However, in certain second-Generation Immigrant groups, the risk of VT/PE was similar to that in the corresponding parental groups. Conclusions Country of birth affects the risk of VT and PE in several Immigrant groups. Our study indicates that ethnicity-related inherited and acquired venous thromboembolism risk factors play a role in the aetiology of venous thromboembolism. Ethnic differences in thromboembolism risk even exist in Caucasian European populations, and may thus be important to consider in genetic studies.
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Risk of inflammatory bowel disease in first- and second-Generation Immigrants in Sweden: a nationwide follow-up study.
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 2010Co-Authors: Xinjun Li, Jan Sundquist, Kari Hemminki, Kristina SundquistAbstract:BACKGROUND: The objective was to analyze whether there is an association between country of birth in first-Generation Immigrants and first hospitalization for an inflammatory bowel disease, and to study whether any such association remains in second-Generation Immigrants. METHODS: In this follow-up study a nationwide research database at Lund University was used to identify all primary hospital diagnoses of Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) in all first- and second-Generation Immigrants in Sweden between January 1, 1964, and December 31, 2007. Standardized incidence ratios (SIRs) with regard to age, gender, time period, geographical region, and socioeconomic status were estimated in first- and second-Generation Immigrants. RESULTS: No increased but some decreased risks for CD and UC were found among first-Generation Immigrants. These decreased risks partly remained in the second Generation. Moreover, second-Generation Immigrants of Danish, Eastern European, and Iraqi origin had higher risks of CD than the reference group. Second-Generation Immigrants of Finnish and Iranian origin had higher risks of UC. CONCLUSIONS: Decreased risks of CD and UC found in some first-Generation Immigrant groups partly persisted in the second Generation. For some Immigrant groups, increased risks of CD or UC emerged in the second Generation. (Inflamm Bowel Dis 2010;). (Less)
Colette Sabatier - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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acculturation discrimination and adaptation among second Generation Immigrant youth in montreal and paris
International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 2010Co-Authors: John W Berry, Colette SabatierAbstract:Abstract Research with Immigrant youth has shown that they have a variety of orientations to their acculturation process. These different paths (“acculturation strategies”) have been described in terms of assimilation , integration , marginalisation and separation (AIMS). This research has also shown that there are variable adaptations or outcomes to acculturation. Of greatest importance is the finding that these variations in adaptation are usually related to the acculturation strategies that youth use. Generally, those who involve themselves in both their heritage culture and that of the national society (by way of integration ) have the most positive psychological well-being, and are most adjusted in school and in the community; in contrast, those who are minimally involved with either culture (the marginalisation course), are least well-adapted; and those who are primarily oriented towards one or the other culture ( assimilation or separation ) generally fall in between these two adaptation poles. The present study examines the generality of this pattern by comparing samples from two societies that have very different policies and practices with respect immigration and acculturation: Canada and France. We measured acculturation attitudes, identity and behaviours along the two basic dimensions of cultural maintenance and social contact , and then cross-tabulated them, creating the four acculturation orientations. In both societies the usual pattern is replicated: youth who prefer integration have higher self-esteem scores than those who are marginalised; youth preferring assimilation and separation fall in between. This pattern was stronger in Canada than in France, a finding that is interpreted in terms of the differential social context faced by youth in the two societies, particularly the differing national policies and youths’ experience of discrimination.
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ethnic and national identity among second Generation Immigrant adolescents in france the role of social context and family
Journal of Adolescence, 2008Co-Authors: Colette SabatierAbstract:Abstract This study, based on 365 second-Generation adolescents from five ethnic groups, examined the cultural identity according to two orientations (ethnic and national) including two components (affirmation and exploration). Parents (356 mothers, 292 fathers) are also interviewed. Following ecological models of development and acculturation, multiple layers of context and their influence were analyzed: socialization with peers (ethnic composition of school and friends), the perception of discrimination and several aspects of parent–adolescent relationship including the perception of adolescent of their relationship with parents and both mothers’ and fathers’ reports on their own ethnic and national enculturation practices and on their parental styles. Ethnic and national affirmations were found to be two independent orientations. Regression analysis showed that the highest explanation of variance came from the adolescent's perception of their relationship with their parents, followed by parental enculturation, and perceived discrimination. The school and peer context explained a lesser amount of variance. Parents’ contribution to cultural identity is not limited to the ethnic orientation; parents also contribute in a positive way to national identity. The parents’ contribution was different in the case of mothers and fathers. This reflects the dynamic of acculturation within Immigrant families.
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the role of family acculturation parental style and perceived discrimination in the adaptation of second Generation Immigrant youth in france and canada
European Journal of Developmental Psychology, 2008Co-Authors: Colette Sabatier, John W BerryAbstract:In this paper, we examine the risk and protective factors that affect adolescents' psychological and socio-cultural adaptation within Immigrant families. We consider how parents' and adolescents' acculturation orientations and parental socialization practices promote the adaptation of adolescents and protect them against discrimination in two receiving countries (France and Canada). Adolescents (N = 718), mothers (N = 625), and fathers (N = 518) filled out questionnaires. Analyses indicate similarities and differences between the two contexts. Country differences exist for intercultural relations, family climate, level of adaptation, and the factors that predict adaptation. Immigrant youth in France are less ethnic-oriented and tend to be more national-oriented, although their parents are less national-oriented than Canadian Immigrant parents. French youth have lower self-esteem, are more involved in deviance and perceive more group discrimination. The French family climate appears to be more distant (les...
David Cordova - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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substance use disorders among first and second Generation Immigrant adults in the united states evidence of an Immigrant paradox
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 2014Co-Authors: Christopher P Salaswright, Michael G Vaughn, Trenette T Clark, Lauren Terzis, David CordovaAbstract:Objective:A growing number of studies have examined the “Immigrant paradox” with respect to the use of licit and illicit substances in the United States. However, there remains a need for a comprehensive examination of the multiGenerational and global links between immigration and substance use disorders among adults in the United States.Method:The present study, using data from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions, aimed to address these gaps by comparing the prevalence of substance use disorders of first-Generation (n = 3,338) and second-Generation (n = 2,515) Immigrants with native-born American adults (n = 15,733) in the United States. We also examined the prevalence of substance use disorders among first-Generation emigrants from Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America in contrast to second-Generation and native-born Americans.Results:The prevalence of substance use disorders was highest among native-born Americans, slightly lower among second-Generation Immigrants, and...
Katholiki Georgiades - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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prevalence of mental disorder and service use by Immigrant Generation and race ethnicity among u s adolescents
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2018Co-Authors: Katholiki Georgiades, Diana Paksarian, Kara E Rudolph, Kathleen R MerikangasAbstract:Objective To examine differences in lifetime prevalence of mental disorder and service use among U.S. adolescents by both Immigrant Generation and race/ethnicity. Method A total of 6,250 adolescents aged 13 to 18 years in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication Adolescent Supplement were assessed for lifetime prevalence of mood and/or anxiety disorders, behavior disorders, and mental health service use. Twelve groups defined by self-identified race/ethnicity (non-Hispanic white, Hispanic, non-Hispanic black, Asian) and Immigrant Generation (first, second, third, or more) were compared. Results Differences in prevalence of lifetime mental disorder were most apparent when Immigrant Generation and race/ethnicity were considered jointly. Compared to third+Generation non-Hispanic white adolescents, the odds of mood/anxiety disorder were increased among second-Generation Asian (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.51; 95% CI = 1.22−5.17) and third+Generation Hispanic (AOR = 1.28; 95% CI = 1.00−1.63) but reduced among first-Generation Asian (AOR = 0.27; 95% CI = 0.10−0.71) and second-Generation non-Hispanic white adolescents (AOR = 0.50; 95% CI = 0.30−0.81). The odds of behavior disorder were lower among first-Generation Asian (AOR = 0.26; 95% CI = 0.09−0.71) and all Generations of non-Hispanic black adolescents (AOR range 0.43−0.55). Adjusting for lifetime disorder, first-Generation Hispanic and non-Hispanic white adolescents and all Generations of non-Hispanic black adolescents were less likely to receive mental health services (AOR range 0.24−0.55). Conclusions Variation in risk of disorder by Immigrant Generation and race/ethnicity underscores the importance of considering social, economic, and cultural influences in etiologic and treatment studies of adolescent psychopathology. Lower rates of service use, particularly among first-Generation Immigrant adolescents, highlight the need to identify and address barriers to recognition and treatment of mental disorders among adolescents from Immigrant and racial/ethnic minority backgrounds.
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do first Generation Immigrant adolescents face higher rates of bullying violence and suicidal behaviours than do third Generation and native born
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 2015Co-Authors: Kevin Pottie, Katholiki Georgiades, Govinda P Dahal, Kamila Premji, Ghayda HassanAbstract:We conducted a systematic review to examine first Generation Immigrant adolescents’ likelihood of experiencing bullying, violence, and suicidal behaviours compared to their later-Generation and native born counterparts, and to identify factors that may underlie these risks. Eighteen studies met full inclusion criteria. First Generation Immigrant adolescents experience higher rate of bullying and peer aggression compared to third Generation and native counterparts. Refugee status and advanced parental age were associated with increased parent to child aggression among South East Asians. Family cohesion was associated with lower rates of violence. Suicidal ideation was lower across most Immigrant adolescents’ ethnicities, with the exception of Turkish and South Asian Surinamese female adolescents in the Netherlands. Bullying and peer aggression of Immigrant children and adolescents and potential mitigating factors such as family cohesion warrant research and program attention by policymakers, teachers and parents.
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Adolescent Body Image Distortion: A Consideration of Immigrant Generational Status, Immigrant Concentration, Sex and Body Dissatisfaction
Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2015Co-Authors: Melissa Kimber, Jennifer Couturier, Susan M. Jack, Katholiki Georgiades, Olive WahoushAbstract:Immigrant adolescents represent a significant and growing proportion of the population in the United States. Yet, little is known about their experiences of body image distortion. This is particularly concerning given that body image distortion has been identified as a significant and modifiable risk factor for a number of mental illnesses, including depression and eating disorders. This study uses multi-level modeling to examine the associations between Immigrant Generational status, neighborhood Immigrant concentration, sex, body dissatisfaction and risk for body image distortion. Data come from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health and includes 10,962 11–19 year olds (49.6 % female). First Generation Immigrant females were significantly more likely than 3rd Generation-or-later adolescents to experience underweight body image distortion. There was no association between neighborhood Immigrant concentration and risk for body image distortion. Body dissatisfaction was associated with greater risk for underweight and overweight body image distortion, with the magnitude of underweight distortion risk significantly greater among 1st Generation Immigrants. Interventions that encourage the development of a healthy body image have the potential to reduce the onset and duration of body image distortion among Immigrant and non-Immigrant adolescents.
Kathleen R Merikangas - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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prevalence of mental disorder and service use by Immigrant Generation and race ethnicity among u s adolescents
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2018Co-Authors: Katholiki Georgiades, Diana Paksarian, Kara E Rudolph, Kathleen R MerikangasAbstract:Objective To examine differences in lifetime prevalence of mental disorder and service use among U.S. adolescents by both Immigrant Generation and race/ethnicity. Method A total of 6,250 adolescents aged 13 to 18 years in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication Adolescent Supplement were assessed for lifetime prevalence of mood and/or anxiety disorders, behavior disorders, and mental health service use. Twelve groups defined by self-identified race/ethnicity (non-Hispanic white, Hispanic, non-Hispanic black, Asian) and Immigrant Generation (first, second, third, or more) were compared. Results Differences in prevalence of lifetime mental disorder were most apparent when Immigrant Generation and race/ethnicity were considered jointly. Compared to third+Generation non-Hispanic white adolescents, the odds of mood/anxiety disorder were increased among second-Generation Asian (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.51; 95% CI = 1.22−5.17) and third+Generation Hispanic (AOR = 1.28; 95% CI = 1.00−1.63) but reduced among first-Generation Asian (AOR = 0.27; 95% CI = 0.10−0.71) and second-Generation non-Hispanic white adolescents (AOR = 0.50; 95% CI = 0.30−0.81). The odds of behavior disorder were lower among first-Generation Asian (AOR = 0.26; 95% CI = 0.09−0.71) and all Generations of non-Hispanic black adolescents (AOR range 0.43−0.55). Adjusting for lifetime disorder, first-Generation Hispanic and non-Hispanic white adolescents and all Generations of non-Hispanic black adolescents were less likely to receive mental health services (AOR range 0.24−0.55). Conclusions Variation in risk of disorder by Immigrant Generation and race/ethnicity underscores the importance of considering social, economic, and cultural influences in etiologic and treatment studies of adolescent psychopathology. Lower rates of service use, particularly among first-Generation Immigrant adolescents, highlight the need to identify and address barriers to recognition and treatment of mental disorders among adolescents from Immigrant and racial/ethnic minority backgrounds.
