ArticleJournal of racial and ethnic health disparities2024
The Influence of Identity on Multiracial Emerging Adults' Health and Experiences Seeking Healthcare in the United States: a Qualitative Study.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Understanding social integration and health outcomes among China's internal migrants: a systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Health Status And Delays In Referral-To-Treatment Waiting Times for Elective Admissions of Adults From Deprived Areas And Ethnic Minority Backgrounds: A Study of Healthcare Inequalities.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- Physical Activity Disparities between Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders and Other Racial-Ethnic Groups in the United States.Research square · 2026Article
- Chronic Disease and Aging-Related Risk Factors in Multiracial Subgroups: California, 2014-2023.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2025Article
- Racial/Ethnic Trends in Virtual Mental Health Care Utilization Among Undergraduate Students: A Descriptive Study.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2025Article
- Racial and ethnic disparities in preventive care among adults with type 1 diabetes: findings from the 2022 Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance System.BMJ public health · 2025Article
- Asking MultiCrit Questions: A Reflexive and Critical Framework to Promote Health Data Equity for the Multiracial Population.The Milbank quarterly · 2024Article
- Diversity, equity and inclusion considerations in mental health apps for young people: protocol for a scoping review.BMJ open · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe Multiracial population, defined as having parents who are of two or more racial groups, increased from 2.9% of the United States population in 2010 to 10.2% in 2020. Existing research focused on monoracial populations shows that racial disparities and discrimination affect health. This study explores how emerging adults ages 18-29, who identify as Multiracial, describe the impact of identity on their health and experiences seeking health care in the United States.
methodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 participants in May 2021. Interview guide categories were the following: health and wellbeing, racial/ethnic identification, childhood upbringing, family influence, peer engagement, discrimination, forming resilience, language, and demographics. A thematic framework analysis was utilized.
resultsOverarching themes were as follows: mental health and Multiracial identity-related stress, childhood experiences, healthcare experiences, influences on seeking or not seeking care, and the impact of identity on physical health. Our findings suggest that Multiracial emerging adults perceive their identity to influence mental health more than physical health.
conclusionMultiracial emerging adults face challenges with healthcare that are unique (e.g., discrimination based on identity defined or perceived by others) and others that are similar to their monoracial counterparts (e.g., structural racism, access to care). This study illustrates how structural factors trickle down to influence care sought and accessibility via socioeconomic status, insurance, childhood experiences, and racial and cultural beliefs about healthcare. Increased awareness and identification of Multiracial individuals and diversity in the workforce may help the US healthcare system better serve Multiracial emerging adults.
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