| Reducing cultural barriers to substance abuse treatment among Asian Americans: a case study in New York City. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19553065 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This article addresses the issue of underutilization of treatment services by Asian Americans. Although Asian Americans continue to be the fastest growing ethnic minority in New York City, they are reported to underutilize substance abuse treatment services. However, much of the underutilization may be attributed to cultural and language barriers hindering them from seeking help and support. Past literature indicates that when culturally appropriate services are available, service utilization tends to increase among Asian Americans. This study tested strategies to enhance the continuum of care in the Asian community by adapting a well-documented generic early intervention model in a culture-specific setting. The results of this study indicate that these models may be successfully adapted to culturally specific settings such as Asian American communities. When culturally competent services combined with case management and motivational interviewing are provided, there tends to be an increase in Asian clients' chance of accomplishing treatment goals. |
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Authors:
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Jiang Yu; Lucia Perfetti Clark; Lalita Chandra; Agnelo Dias; Ting-Fun May Lai |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. Date: 2009-06-23 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of substance abuse treatment Volume: 37 ISSN: 1873-6483 ISO Abbreviation: J Subst Abuse Treat Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-27 Completed Date: 2010-01-25 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8500909 Medline TA: J Subst Abuse Treat Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 398-406 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Albany, NY 12203, USA. johnyu@oasas.state.ny.us |
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Asian Americans Continuity of Patient Care Cultural Characteristics* Cultural Competency* Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male New York City Patient Acceptance of Health Care / ethnology* Substance-Related Disorders / ethnology, rehabilitation* |
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