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ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Beyond the Mainstream: Exploring Parent Protective Behaviors in Asian Families Experiencing Pediatric Chronic Pain.

Yoonhee Kristina Kim, Ryan S Ma, Rashmi P Bhandari

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Yoonhee Kristina KimDepartment of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
Ryan S MaDepartment of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.ORCID 0009-0004-5897-2790
Rashmi P BhandariDepartment of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.

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objectivesDespite the striking prevalence of pediatric chronic pain (20% of youth), its impact on culturally diverse populations, particularly Asian families, remains underexplored. The existing literature on parent protective behaviors predominantly focuses on Non-Hispanic White (NHW) families, where such behaviors often exacerbate pain outcomes, therefore informing a core treatment target in clinical practice. This study aims to explore the role of parent protective behaviors in relation to global and pain-related distress in Asian families in comparison to NHW counterparts.

methodsA sample of 1415 youth (Asian: n = 236; NHW: n = 1179) aged 8 to 17 completed a survey prior to their evaluation at a tertiary pain clinic. Bivariate correlations and independent-sample

resultsAsian youth reported significantly lower pain intensity and pain interference than NHW youth, while Asian parents reported significantly higher protective behaviors. Parent protective behaviors moderated the association between global distress (depression and anxiety) and pain catastrophizing for Asian families only. A three-way interaction (ethnicity x parent protective behaviors, global distress, B = -0.22,

conclusionsDifferences were observed in the Asian youth's experience of pain in comparison to their NHW counterparts. This study highlights the importance of considering culturally nuanced approaches in treating pediatric chronic pain, particularly when working with Asian families.

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Asian American healthAsian American youthpain-related distressparent protective behaviorspediatric pain

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