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Effect of acculturation on variations in having a usual source of care among Asian Americans and non-Hispanic whites in California

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  • Chang, E.
  • Chan, K.S.
  • Han, H.-R.

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Objectives. We examined variations in having a usual source of care (USC) among non-Hispanic White and Asian American adults in California. Methods. Data were from the 2005 and 2009 California Health Interview Survey. Using a modified Anderson model, we used multiple logistic regression to compare odds of having a USC between non-Hispanic White (n = 38 554) and Asian American adults (n = 7566) and to examine associations with acculturation factors (English proficiency, length of residence, residence in a racially concordant neighborhood) and key enabling (employment, income, insurance) and predisposing (education) factors. Results. Race-related disparities between Asian Americans and non-Hispanic Whites in having a USC were no longer significant after accounting for acculturation factors. Limited English proficiency and short time in the United States (

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  • Chang, E. & Chan, K.S. & Han, H.-R., 2015. "Effect of acculturation on variations in having a usual source of care among Asian Americans and non-Hispanic whites in California," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 105(2), pages 398-407.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2014.301950_1
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.301950
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