“Ten Days of Paid Incarceration and Mental Torture” Experiences of Quarantined Individuals Arriving in the UK from Red Listed Countries in Southern Africa Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
AbstractCOVID-19 has affected many communities across the world prompting different strategies of containing it. The strategies to contain COVID-19 included restrictive environments such as self-isolation and quarantine. This research study was set to explore the experiences of quarantined individuals arriving in the United Kingdom (UK) from red listed countries in Southern Africa. This research study utilises an exploratory qualitative approach. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from twenty-five research participants. A thematic approach underpinning the four phases of data analysis in The Silence Frame...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - March 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Combating COVID-19 Vaccine Inequity During the Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic
AbstractThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, populations of color have been disproportionately impacted, with higher rates of infection, hospitalization, and mortality, compared to non-Hispanic whites. These disparities in health outcomes are likely related to a combination of factors including underlying socioeconomic inequities, unequal access to healthcare, higher rates of employment in essential or public-facing occupations, language barriers, and COVID-19 vaccine inequities. In this manuscript the authors discuss strategies of how one local health department responded to vaccine inequities to better serve historically ex...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - March 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Examining Racial/Ethnic Differences in Patterns of Opioid Prescribing: Results from an Urban Safety-Net Healthcare System
AbstractPrescription opioids still account for a large proportion of overdose deaths and contribute to opioid use dependence (OUD). Studies earlier in the epidemic suggest clinicians were less likely to prescribe opioids to racial/ethnic minorities. As OUD-related deaths have increased disproportionately amongst minority populations, it is essential to understand racial/ethnic differences in opioid prescribing patterns to inform culturally sensitive mitigation efforts. The purpose of this study is to estimate racial/ethnic differences in opioid medication use among patients prescribed opioids. Using electronic health recor...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - March 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

“Mentally you don’t function the same”: a Qualitative Examination of the Normalization, Embodiment, and Psychological Impact of Everyday Racism
This study provides conceptual clarity about the realities of racism, deeper awareness of structural and individual measures, and an in-depth understanding of how often taken for granted and assumed “normal” forms of racism generate pathways to negative mental health outcomes. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - March 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Perception of Barriers to and Factors Associated with HPV Vaccination Among Parents of American Indian Adolescents in the Cherokee Nation
Discussions were recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed for themes. Protection against cancer was the primary parent-reported reason for vaccinating their children against HPV. The lack of information and safety concerns about the HPV vaccine were the main reasons for non-vaccination. To increase HPV vaccine uptake, parents strongly supported offering vaccinations in school. Furthermore, increased healthcare provider –initiated discussion can ease parental concerns about HPV vaccine safety and improve coverage. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - March 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Assessing the Contraceptive Attitudes of US-Born and Foreign-Born Black Women Living in the USA: a Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
ConclusionIn addressing the contraceptive needs of Black women, it is important to recognize the differences in attitudes towards contraception by nativity and provide culturally sensitive information and education. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - March 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Breast Cancer and Obesity: a Qualitative Analysis of a Diverse Population of Breast Cancer Patients ’ Perspectives on Weight Management
ConclusionThere is a need for a multidisciplinary, patient-centered weight management program for minority breast cancer patients that improves awareness of the link between weight and breast cancer risk. Weight management should be introduced early on as an element of the treatment plan for breast cancer. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - March 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Discrimination, Health, and Resistance for Thai Transgender Women
AbstractThere are clear linkages between discrimination and health for people across intersections of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other social identities. Yet, less research has examined discrimination and health for transgender people outside of the USA, who can face different cultural ideals, access to resources, and social structures. How might research on discrimination and health account for the interplay of diverse social identities, micro-level experiences, meso-level settings, and macro-level structural/cultural contexts? Based on 14  ...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - March 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Mental Health and Care Utilization Among Ethiopian-Israeli Immigrants During the Period of COVID-19
This study aimed to examine to what extent COVID-19-related mental health stressors and issues are found among Ethiopian-Israelis and the extent of stigma and mental health literacy among Ethiopian-Israelis during the COVID-19 period. It also examined differences between the 1.5th and 2nd generations and potential interventions to improve their mental health. Online surveys were filled out by a convenience sample of 225 Ethiopian-Israelis recruited from a variety of sources in the fall of 2020. Over 40% expressed greater mental distress since COVID-19 started. Stigma and lack of mental health-related knowledge were found a...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - March 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Comparing Behavioral Health Outcomes and Treatment Utilization of Those With and Without Justice Involvement Within the Past Year Among American Indian and Alaska Native Adults
AbstractSimilar to other populations, worse health, increased emergency healthcare utilization, and heightened substance misuse are correlated with higher justice involvement among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. The historical context and resulting contemporary injustices for AI/AN populations have directly contributed to higher rates of these health and behavioral health conditions among this population. As a result, AI/AN individuals have disproportionate rates of incarceration in the USA, with young AI/AN males having the highest odds of incarceration when compared to any other group. American Indian...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - March 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Are There Regional Differences in Mental Health among Black Americans? An Exploration of Explanatory Mechanisms
AbstractUsing data from the National Survey of American Life (NSAL) (2001 –2003), we examine regional differences in past-year anxiety disorder and past-year major depressive episodes among a geographically diverse sample of Black Americans (N = 3,672). We find that Black Americans residing in the South experience a mental health advantage over Black Americans living in other parts of the country, experiencing lower rates of both anxiety disorder and past-year major depression. We also examine the extent to which stress exposure, rel igious involvement, and neighborhood contexts help explain any regional differences....
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - March 11, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African Health Disparities Research: A Scoping Review
ConclusionsResearch on Arab/MENA health disparities and outcomes is in the detection phase, indicating that more research is needed to elucidate the state of Arab/MENA health in the USA. These findings can help healthcare professionals and researchers understand the emerging literature on health disparities within the Arab/MENA community and inform further research and clinical practice within this population. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - March 11, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

COVID-19 on Food Insecurity in Hispanic/Latino Essential and Non-essential Workers
ConclusionThe results underscore the prevalence of food insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to create comprehensive food policies that address the lack of availability of adequate food among Hispanic/Latino essential workers who already face pandemic-related challenges. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - March 11, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Physician Workforce Diversity Is Still Necessary and Achievable if It Is Intentionally Prioritized
AbstractThe 2023 Supreme Court Decision fromStudents for Fair Admissions v. Harvard andStudents for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina threatens the current progress in achieving diversity within undergraduate and graduate medical education. This is necessary to achieve a diverse healthcare workforce, which is a key to healing historical healthcare trauma, eliminating health disparities, and providing equitable healthcare access for all communities. Although the Supreme Court decision seems obstructionist, viable opportunities exist to enhance recruitment further and solidify diversity efforts in undergraduate...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - March 11, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Jerusalem ’s CoVID-19 Experience—The Effect of Ethnicity on Disease Prevalence and Adherence to Testing
ConclusionThis study highlights the effect of ethnicity on disease burden. These findings should serve to heighten awareness to disease burden in weaker populations and direct a suitable prevention program to each subpopulation ’s needs. Early awareness and possible intervention may lower morbidity and mortality. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - March 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research