A pilot study of Latinos with multiple sclerosis: demographic, disease, mental health, and psychosocial characteristics |
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Authors: | Buchanan Robert J Zuniga Miguel A Carrillo-Zuniga Genny Chakravorty Bonnie J Tyry Tuula Moreau Rachel L Vollmer Timothy |
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Institution: | Department of Political Science & Public Administration, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State 39762, USA. RBuchanan@pspa.msstate.edu |
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Abstract: | In this study the authors present results from a survey of 99 Latinos with multiple sclerosis (MS), including demographic, disease, and mental health characteristics. Four in 10 respondents reported depressive symptoms; half thought they had more worries than other people due to their MS; and about 29?% thought they needed mental health care in the past year. Whereas 76?% of respondents were highly satisfied with their access to MS-focused care, only 61% were highly satisfied with their access to mental health care. These findings highlight the role of mental health and social services in the comprehensive care needed by Latinos with MS. |
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