Preterm Birth Among US and Foreign-Born Non-Hispanic Black Birthing Parents in Massachusetts: Variation by Nativity, Region, and Country of Origin

Objectives: The purpose of this cohort study was to evaluate measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and varicella immunity among a population of adult employees receiving primary care in an employer-sponsored health center. Methods: Participants were eligible for MMR and varicella immunity screening if they were an employee receiving primary care in an employer-sponsored health center between January 1, 2019 and November 1, 2020 who could not provide proof of immunization and 1) had it recommended by their provider, 2) specifically requested immunity testing (often because they had heard of measles outbreaks in their country of origin), or 3) were seen for an immigration physical for their Green Card application. Results: Overall, 3494 patients were screened for their MMR immunity. Of these, 3057 were also screened for varicella immunity. Among these patients, 13.9% lacked measles immunity, 0.83% lacked immunity to all 3 components of MMR, and 13.2% lacked varicella immunity. Among the 262 patients who presented specifically for immunity screening, the rates of lacking immunity were higher for all conditions: 22.7% lacked measles immunity and 9.2% lacked varicella immunity. Conclusion: Given declines in immunizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is reason to be concerned that measles and varicella-associated morbidity and mortality may rise. Employers, especially those with large foreign-born populations or who require international travel may want to educate their populations about common contagious illnesses and offer immunity validation or vaccinations at no or low cost.

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Residential segregation, political representation, and preterm birth among U.S.- and foreign-born Black women in the U.S. 2008–2010

Health & Place ◽

10.1016/j.healthplace.2017.04.005 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 46 ◽

pp. 13-20 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Claire Margerison-Zilko ◽

Maria Perez-Patron ◽

Catherine Cubbin

Keyword(s):

Preterm Birth ◽

Black Women ◽

Residential Segregation ◽

Political Representation ◽

Foreign Born ◽

The U.S

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The differential effect of foreign-born status on preterm birth: a Taiwan population-based birth registry study

BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology ◽

10.1111/j.1471-0528.2007.01393.x ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 114 (8) ◽

pp. 1023-1027 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

L-C See ◽

Y-M Shen ◽

Y-J Lo

Keyword(s):

Preterm Birth ◽

Differential Effect ◽

Population Based ◽

Registry Study ◽

Foreign Born ◽

Birth Registry

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Tuberculosis Among Foreign-Born Blacks Living In The United States, By Country Of Origin, 1993-2008

10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2011.183.1_meetingabstracts.a1856 ◽

2011 ◽

Author(s):

Bisrat K. Abraham ◽

Elvin J. Magee ◽

Carla A. Winston ◽

Roque Miramontes

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Country Of Origin ◽

The United States ◽

Foreign Born

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Using Geographical Information Systems to Explore Disparities in Preterm Birth Rates Among Foreign‐born and U.S.‐born Black Mothers

Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing ◽

10.1111/j.1552-6909.2011.01273.x ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 40 (5) ◽

pp. 544-554 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Joan Rosen Bloch

Keyword(s):

Information Systems ◽

Preterm Birth ◽

Geographical Information Systems ◽

Geographical Information ◽

Black Mothers ◽

Foreign Born ◽

Birth Rates

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The Influence of Partner Choice and Country of Origin Characteristics on the Naturalization of Immigrants in Sweden: A Longitudinal Analysis

International Migration Review ◽

10.1111/imre.12244 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 51 (3) ◽

pp. 667-700 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Jonas Helgertz ◽

Pieter Bevelander

Keyword(s):

Country Of Origin ◽

Partner Choice ◽

Political Freedom ◽

Foreign Born ◽

Dual Citizenship ◽

Low Degree ◽

Country Characteristics ◽

Per Capita ◽

Using Data ◽

The Individual

Using data for the period 1968–2001, this article assesses the influence of partner choice and origin country characteristics on the propensity of immigrants to naturalize in Sweden. Marriage to a foreign-born Swedish citizen increases the naturalization propensity, and its effect increases strongly when the spouse naturalizes during the same year. The analysis suggests that a lower level of civic and political freedom or relative GDP per capita in the individual's country of origin is associated with an elevated probability of naturalization. During the period of study, originating from a country which allows for dual citizenship did not systematically elevate the probability to naturalize; this probability was accentuated, however, if the individual originated from a context characterized by a low degree of civic and political freedom.

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Better mental health through identifying with locals and country of origin among foreign-born people

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.749 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

A Seppänen ◽

E Lilja ◽

H Kuusio ◽

A Castaneda

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Sense Of Belonging ◽

Country Of Origin ◽

Well Being ◽

Local Identity ◽

Foreign Born ◽

Psychological Strain ◽

Identity Group ◽

Local Municipality ◽

Origin Identity

Abstract Background Sense of belonging (SoB) is an important determinant of health among foreign-born population and it has previously been found to be associated with perceived health. In this study we examined: 1) which types of SoB are associated with psychological strain (PS), and 2) whether this varies between different country groups. Methods The data were gathered from the cross-sectional Survey on Well-Being among Foreign-Born Population (FinMonik, n = 6 836), conducted in Finland in 2018-19. SoB was assessed by the question “Which of the following areas or groups you feel you belong to?”, classified into 1) both Finns/local municipality and citizens of country of origin CCO (acculturation identity), 2) only Finns/local municipality (local identity), 3) only CCO (origin identity), 4) only Europeans, world citizens, religious, work-related or political group (other identity), and 5) none of the previous. PS was measured by using the MHI-5 (psychological strain: yes; no). Logistic regression was used to test the association between SoB and PS, with age, sex and country of origin as confounding variables. In the analyses, weights were used to reduce non-response bias. Results Compared to the acculturation identity group, PS was more common among those with local identity (OR = 1.60, p < 0.01), origin identity (OR = 1.99, p < 0.001) or other identity (OR = 3.33, p < 0.001) and those with no belonging to any of the groups presented (OR = 5.40, p < 0.001). The last group was more likely to experience PS than the acculturation identity group in all five country groups included in the analysis. Acculturation identity was associated with less PS especially for those born in EU-, EFTA- and North American countries. Conclusions Acculturation identity was strongly associated with less psychological strain, especially when compared with the group reporting no belonging to any of the groups presented. Key messages Sense of belonging is associated with mental health and should be studied more extensively among different foreign-born population groups. Identification with both the local people and one’s own country of origin should be supported.

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