Functional somatic symptoms: A cross-ethnic comparison.

Authors:
  • MRMaritza Rubio-Stipec
    Maritza Rubio-Stipec
  • GCGlorisa J. Canino
    Glorisa J. Canino
  • JEJavier I. Escobar
    Javier I. Escobar
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Abstract
Type, distribution, and comorbidity of functional somatic symptoms were examined in four community samples, three Hispanic and one non-Hispanic white. Important intergroup and intragroup differences between Hispanic and non-Hispanic white groups were identified. Of the four groups, Puerto Rican respondents reported the highest level of somatic symptoms; this finding was apparently independent of sociodemographic factors.