Factors that Influence Autism Knowledge in Hispanic Cultures: a Pilot Study.
Alison M Colbert1, Jo Webber2, Reiko Graham2
1Eastern Michigan University, 900 Oakwood St, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197, USA. acolber1@emich.edu.
Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
|March 13, 2016
Summary
Hispanic parents' knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is influenced by socioeconomic status, social support, and religious beliefs. Understanding these factors can help improve ASD information for Hispanic families and reduce diagnostic disparities.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Public Health
- Sociocultural Research
Background:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses are increasing globally.
- Hispanic children are diagnosed with ASD at lower rates than other groups, potentially due to disparities in knowledge.
- Limited understanding of ASD within the Hispanic community may hinder early identification and intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between sociocultural and environmental factors and ASD knowledge among Hispanic parents.
- To identify specific factors that predict ASD knowledge in this population.
- To inform strategies for improving ASD information dissemination to reduce diagnostic disparities.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 64 Hispanic parents at a southwest clinic.
- The survey assessed demographics, acculturation, religiosity, social support, and ASD knowledge.
- Statistical analysis identified predictors of ASD knowledge.
Main Results:
- Socioeconomic status, social support, questionnaire language, spiritual attributions, and religious importance significantly predicted ASD knowledge.
- These factors explained 43% of the variance in ASD knowledge.
- Parental ASD knowledge is influenced by a combination of sociocultural and environmental elements.
Conclusions:
- Sociocultural and environmental factors play a crucial role in shaping ASD knowledge among Hispanic parents.
- Addressing these factors is essential for developing effective ASD information dissemination strategies.
- Improving knowledge can contribute to reducing ASD diagnostic disparities in the Hispanic community.
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