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The Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality and Impact of Structural Racism and Implicit Racial Bias on Pregnant Black Women: A Review of the Literature
ConclusionsThe surging MMR for Black women is a public health crisis that requires a multi-tiered approach. Interventions should be implemented at the provider and healthcare institution level to dismantle implicit biases and structural racism. Improving patient-provider relationships through increased cultural competency and disparity education will increase patient engagement with the maternal healthcare (MHC) system. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - November 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

COVID-19 Vaccination Messengers, Communication Channels, and Messages Trusted Among Black Communities in the USA: a Review
AbstractBlack and African American adults exhibited higher levels of mistrust and vaccine hesitancy and lower levels of vaccination throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccination and booster uptake remains disproportionately low among Black adults. We conducted a systematic review of empirical research published between February 2021 and July 2022 from five electronic databases and the grey literature. We screened studies that assessed COVID-19 vaccination information needs and preferences as well as communication strategies among Black adults in the USA. We extracted data, then analyzed and synthesized results narratively....
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - November 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Characteristics Associated with Sudden Unexpected Infant Death in a Rural Hispanic Population: A Case-Control Study
ConclusionThis study suggests SUID deaths to rural Hispanic families are likely multifaceted. Study results inform educational programs on the importance of addressing tobacco cessation in SUID risk reduction interventions for Hispanic families. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - November 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Ethnic and Racial Disparities in the Association between Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Dementia
This study suggests that disparities in the risk of dementia remain for ethnic/racial groups. As minority populations continue to grow, educational and preventative measures for both diabetes and dementia are vi tal public health priorities. Perceptions of cognitive impairment, its association with T2DM, and the interventions needed to address the deficits may vary by culture and ethnic background; therefore, specific characteristics relevant to these populations should be further evaluated. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - November 9, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

COVID-19-Related Risk, Resilience, and Mental Health Among Mexican American Mothers Across the First Year of the Pandemic
ConclusionFindings emphasize the adverse socioeconomic and psychological effects of the pandemic for Latina mothers. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - November 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Racial Differences in Suicidal Behaviors and Post-Suicide Attempt Treatment: a Latent Class Analysis of Incarcerated Men ’s Experiences
This study examined racial differences in the circumstances of incarcerated men ’s suicide attempts and investigated health care disparities in staff responses to these suicide attempts. With administrative data from three state prisons over a 5-year period, we conducted a latent class analysis to explore patterns of suicide attempts for 207 incarcerated men. We examined race as a predictor of class membership. Black men were more likely than White men to use a method of hanging/suffocation for attempting suicide, and they were also commonly subjected to segregation when they attempted suicide. Black men were less likely...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - November 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Cesarean Delivery Outcomes for Patients with Coronavirus Disease-2019 in the USA
ConclusionsCD patients with COVID-19 had 30-fold higher mortality before widespread vaccination was available with Hispanic and Medicaid patients disproportionately impacted. Potential explanations for this disparity include reduced access to personal protective equipment (e.g., masks) and testing, as well as socio-economic factors. Further research is needed to understand the factors that contributed to disparities in infection and clinical outcomes among obstetric patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. In future pandemics, enhanced efforts will be needed to protect economically disadvantaged women who are pregnant. (Sour...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - November 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Vicarious Racism, Direct Racism, and Mental Health Among Racialized Minority Healthcare Workers
ConclusionsOur findings should be considered by academic health systems to mitigate the negative impact of racism on healthcare workers ’ mental health. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - November 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Dhagan Celis (Cultural Rehabilitation): Somali Canadians Transnational Approach to Youth Substance Use
ConclusionsThe study provides evidence of the need to address substance use and trauma among refugee youth in the post-resettlement context especially as Canada currently deals with a significant public health crisis in the form of opioid overdose and substance use. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - November 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Racial Disparities in the Impact of Head Start on Health Outcomes Among Low-Income Head Start-Eligible Children and Parents
This study examined racial disparities in Head Start ’s impact on health outcomes for families with young children in poverty. Research questions were as follows: (a) are there racial disparities in health outcomes among low-income families? (b) Does Head Start participation promote better health outcomes? And (c) does Head Start’s impact on healt h outcomes differ by race and ethnicity? Logistic regression analysis found that African American and Hispanic children experience lower health outcomes than their white peers, including lower rates of dental screening, more frequent injury-related care, lower overall health ...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - November 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Racial Disparities in Hospitalization Rates During Long-Term Follow-Up After Deceased-Donor Kidney Transplantation
ConclusionsRelationship between healthcare utilization and SDoH depends on DRP, with higher hospitalization rates among AA recipients living in areas with the worst SDoH and among EA recipients in areas with the best SDoH profiles. SDoH plays an important role in driving disparities in hospitalizations after kidney transplantation. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - November 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The Robust Relation of Microaggressions with Alcohol-Related Problems Among Black Individuals Who Use Alcohol: the Role of Drinking to Cope with Negative Affect
ConclusionsMicroaggressions are robustly associated with alcohol-related problems even after accounting for variance attributable to more overt discrimination and non-racist stressors among Black adults. Consistent with minority stress models, this relation may be due in part to drinking to cope with negative affect (depression, anxiety). (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - November 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

“Does Religious Service Attendance Modify the Relationship between Everyday Discrimination and Risk of Obesity? Results from the Study on Stress, Spirituality and Health”
This study examined the association of everyday discrimination with risk of obesity and the potential modifying effect of religious service attendance. Participants included Black, South Asian, and white women in three cohort studies that belong to the Study on Stress, Spirituality and Health. Logistic regression models estimated odds of obesity classification (BMI  ≥ 30) relative to experiences of everyday discrimination. In initial pooled analyses, high levels of discrimination were related to increased odds of obesity. Race-specific analyses revealed marginal associations for white and South Asian women. Among Bla...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - November 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Factors Associated with Self-reported COVID-19 Infection and Hospitalization among Patients Seeking Care at a Comprehensive Cancer Center
ConclusionsHigher rates of COVID-19 hospitalization were observed among patients identifying as Black/African American or Hispanic independent of pre-existing health conditions. Future studies evaluating long-term effects of COVID-19 should carefully examine potential racial/ethnic disparities in cancer outcomes. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - November 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Correction to: Communication Interactions, Needs, and Preferences During Clinical Encounters of African American Parent –Child Dyads
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Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - October 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research