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Discrimination and wellbeing are differentially related to pain severity for the racially marginalized

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  • Annwesha Dasgupta

  • Destiny M B Printz Pereira

  • Sergio R Pérez Rosal

  • Sonya C Faber

  • Monnica T Williams

  • April 2, 2025

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    Racialized participants reported higher levels of ethnic discrimination and microaggressions than non-Hispanic White individuals.

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    Hispanic/Latine participants experienced greater pain severity compared to other racial groups.

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    Lifetime discrimination, depression symptoms, and avoidant coping styles significantly predicted pain severity.

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    Avoidant coping combined with lifetime discrimination was linked to increased pain severity among marginalized groups.

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    The study emphasizes the need for policy interventions to address racial discrimination and improve health equity.

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Discrimination and wellbeing are differentially related to pain severity for the racially marginalized

  • by Annwesha Dasgupta, Destiny M B Printz Pereira, Sergio R Pérez Rosal, Sonya C Faber, Monnica T Williams

  • April 2, 2025

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