Demographic characteristics, menopausal status, and depression in midlife immigrant women.

The purpose of this cross-sectional analysis is to examine symptoms of depressed mood in relation to age, menopausal status, and length of residence in the United States in midlife women who are recent immigrants from the former Soviet Union. Data for this analysis are from a longitudinal study of the impact of acculturation on postimmigration health status and psychological well-being. The mean score for the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression (CES-D) scale was 23.

Acculturation and cardiovascular disease risk in midlife immigrant women from the former Soviet Union.

This study examines relationships among acculturation, depression, and cardiovascular risk factors in midlife women from the former Soviet Union and identifies factors predicting Framingham Risk Scores. Data were collected at baseline and 1 year later from 218 participants in a longitudinal study of postimmigration health. The leading risk factors were obesity, dyslipidemia, and depression.

Cardiovascular disease risk factors and menopausal status in midlife women from the former Soviet Union.

The purpose of this cross-sectional analysis is to examine modifiable CVD risk factors in relation to menopausal status, age, and length of residence in the U.S. of midlife women from the former Soviet Union.

Correlates of physical activity in urban Midwestern Latinas.

Background: Latinas (Latino women) are at higher risk than non-Latina white women of cardiovascular disease and stroke, primarily because of higher rates of obesity and type-2 diabetes mellitus. Increases in physical activity help control these cardiovascular risk factors, but a higher percentage of Latinas than white women are inactive. The study goals were to identify personal, social environmental, and physical environmental correlates of physical activity of urban-dwelling, Midwestern Latinas and to obtain their recommendations for increasing exercise in their communities.

Correlates of physical activity in urban Midwestern African-American women.

Background: African-American women are at higher risk than white women of cardiovascular disease and stroke. In addition, fewer African-American women reap the cardiovascular benefits of exercise, because of low physical activity. The study goals were to identify personal, social environmental, and physical environmental correlates of physical activity of urban-dwelling, Midwestern, African-American women and to obtain their recommendations for increasing exercise in their communities.

Acculturation, resilience, and depression in midlife women from the former Soviet Union.

Background: A growing body of literature has demonstrated that demographic factors and acculturative stress contribute to depression in recent immigrants from many countries. Few studies examine potentially protective personality factors, such as resilience, for dealing with the challenges related to the early postmigration transition period.

Objectives: The purpose of this analysis is to examine relationships among demographic characteristics, acculturation, psychological resilience, and symptoms of depression in midlife women from the former Soviet Union who recently immigrated to the United States.