Table 2.
Reasons for migration to the United States by country of origin
| Frequency | Brazilian (n = 146) | Colombian (n = 169) | Dominican (n=167) | Total (n = 482) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To improve financial situation (to find work)*** | 59 | 103 | 74 | 236 |
| To affirm sexual orientation | 52 | 78 | 62 | 192 |
| To study | 52 | 63 | 62 | 177 |
| Came with my family (not my decision)*** | 35 | 26 | 97 | 158 |
| I came here as a tourist and decided to stay*** | 40 | 49 | 7 | 96 |
| To be with family or friends*** | 6 | 21 | 40 | 67 |
| To avoid persecution | 15 | 29 | 18 | 62 |
| To find political asylum*** | 4 | 25 | 8 | 37 |
| To receive medical care | 3 | 11 | 8 | 22 |
Reasons for migration to the US are not mutually exclusive
*
p < 0.05
**
p < 0.01
***
p < 0.001