The relationship of acculturation and social support to birth outcomes of pregnant Mexican-American adolescents

Authors

Enriqueta Garcia, University of Texas-Pan American
Martha Ruth Ramirez, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

3-2000

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Dr. Carolina G. Huerta

Second Advisor

Dr. Bruce K. Wilson

Third Advisor

Dr. Janice A. Maville

Abstract

The adolescent pregnancy rate in the U.S. continues to be an issue that concerns nursing and allied health related fields. There has been minimal research published regarding Mexican-American adolescent pregnancy outcomes. The purpose of this was to assess the relationship between social support and acculturation on pregnancy outcomes of Mexican- American adolescents.

Statistical descriptive analysis analyzed the relationships between the demographic data, the Acculturation Rating Scale-II for Mexican-Americans, the Norbeck Social Support Questionnaire, and birth outcomes. Pearson's product moment correlation analyzed the relationship between acculturation and social support on birth outcomes. Several positive correlations were found at the p ≤ 0.01 and p ≤ 0.05 significance levels. Significant positive correlations were found between the three social support categories, the acculturation levels, acculturation scale scores, gestational age, birth weight, maternal age and education levels. A weak positive correlation was found between the Mexican Orientation Score and gestational status.

Comments

Copyright 2000 Enriqueta Garcia, Martha Ruth Ramirez. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American