Association Between Parental Nativity and Mental Health Among U.S. Adolescents: Findings from the National Health Interview Survey, 2022 - 2024

Introduction: Studies have shown a high prevalence of mental health problems among immigrants, but findings for their children are mixed. We examined the association between parental nativity and mental health among U.S. adolescents and assessed whether these associations varied by sex and race/ethnicity. Methods: We analyzed pooled cross-sectional data from the 2022-2024 National Health Interview Survey, including 12,540 adolescents aged 12-17 years. The exposure was parental nativity. The outcomes were adolescents' mental health, including anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, and pe

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