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  11. Explaining Substance Use Among Puerto Rican Older Adults: Impact Of Perceived Discrimination, Perceived Stress, And Social Activities

Explaining Substance Use among Puerto Rican Older Adults: Impact of Perceived Discrimination, Perceived Stress, and Social Activities

Byung Lee1, Seokjin Jeong2, Carmen Veloria1

  • 1Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut, USA.

Substance Use & Misuse
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Summary
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Perceived discrimination significantly increases substance use in older Puerto Ricans, but social activities may protect against cigarette use. This highlights the need to address discrimination

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Puerto Ricans exhibit high substance use rates within Hispanic communities in the U.S.
  • Limited research exists on discrimination and stress impacting substance use in older Hispanic adults.
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Keywords:
Strainalcohol usediscriminationolder adults

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  • Focused on older adult participants.

    • Main Results:

    • Perceived discrimination showed a significant association with both alcohol and cigarette use.
    • Increased social activity was found to be a protective factor specifically for cigarette use.
    • Stress emerged as a significant factor influencing substance use patterns.

    Conclusions:

    • Perceived discrimination is a critical stressor affecting the health of older Puerto Ricans.
    • Social engagement may mitigate cigarette use, suggesting targeted interventions.
    • Further research and policy development are needed to address substance use and well-being in this population.
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