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Association of Acculturation and Hispanic/Latino Background with Endogenous Sex and Thyroid-Related Hormones Among Middle-Aged and Older Hispanic/Latino Adults: the HCHS/SOL Study
ConclusionSelected acculturation measures were associated with thyroid-related hormones in postmenopausal women and sex-related hormones in men. Understanding the mechanisms involved in the relationship of acculturation and Hispanic/Latino background with hormones warrants additional investigation. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The Impact of Racism on Healthcare Experiences and Well-Being: a Qualitative Study Based on Focus Group Discussions with Communities of Color
DiscussionSystemic racism negatively impacts access to healthcare and well-being for communities of color perpetuating health disparities. Planning and policy should include a focus on health equity and target systemic racism in order to diminish health disparities. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Patient- and Hospital- Level Disparities in Severe Maternal Morbidity: a Retrospective Multistate Analysis, 2015 –2020
AbstractThe rate of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) in the United States (US) rose roughly 9% among all insured racial/ethnic groups between 2018 and 2020, disproportionately affecting racial and ethnic minority populations. Limited research on hospital-level factors and SMM found that even after adjusting for patient ‐level factors, women of all races delivering in high Black‐serving delivery units had higher odds of SMM. Our retrospective cohort study augments the current understanding of multi-level racial/ethnic disparities in SMM by analyzing patient- and hospital- level factors using multistate data fro m 2015 to...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Racial, Ethnic, Sex, and Age Differences in COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, and Deaths Among Incarcerated People and Staff in Correctional Facilities in Six Jurisdictions, United States, March-July 2020
ConclusionsWith a few exceptions, living or working in a correctional setting was associated with higher risk of COVID-19 infection and resulted in worse health outcomes compared with the general population; however, Black incarcerated people fared better than their U.S. general population counterparts. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Dermatology Research Fellowship Funding
AbstractDermatology is a competitive field for applicants pursuing a residency, and many applicants turn to dedicated research years to try and increase their competitiveness. Our study aimed to determine the financial costs of a research year and uncover how the costs of a research year vary for different demographic groups. We administered an anonymous survey through various dermatology listservs and social media platforms to prior, current, and future dermatology applicants who had completed a research fellowship during or after medical school. We found the median total fellowship cost ($26,443.20) was higher than the m...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 22, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Communication Interactions, Needs, and Preferences During Clinical Encounters of African American Parent –Child Dyads
AbstractHuman papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates remain suboptimal among African American adolescents. Although provider recommendations during clinical encounters are believed to be highly effective in increasing uptake and series completion, little has been reported about parent –child perspectives on the counseling received during these encounters. Among African American parent–child dyads, we sought to explore and compare interactions, needs, and preferences during clinical encounters by child’s HPV vaccination status. We applied a qualitative, phenomenological stud y design to conduct semi-structured intervi...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Video Interventions for Reducing Health Inequity in Cancer Screening Programmes: a Systematic Review
ConclusionsVideo interventions to increase cancer screening among populations with low screening uptake show some positive effects, though results are mixed. Interventions that use individual and cultural tailoring of the educational material should be further developed and investigated outside of the USA. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Exploring Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Substance Dependence and Serious Psychological Distress among US Veterans
ConclusionOverall, racial/ethnic disparities in substance dependence and SPD among veterans are not as stark as in civilian populations, but some disparities remain. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Racial Differences in Over-the-Counter Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Use Among Individuals at Risk of Adverse Cardiovascular Events
ConclusionsBlack individuals at risk of ACEs had higher odds of any OTC NSAID and HPP-NSAID use than non-Black individuals, after controlling for pain and socio-economic status. Further research is necessary to identify potential mechanisms driving this increased use. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Improving the Collection of National Health Data: the Case for the Middle Eastern and North African Checkbox for Communities in the USA
ConclusionsOverall, the comments reviewed demonstrated strongacceptance of the addition of a MENA checkbox on federal forms. These findings are encouraging, yet further review is needed to contribute to the OMB ’s final decision on whether to add the checkbox and uncover the health of this population. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Telehealth Utilization Among Adult Medicaid Beneficiaries in North Carolina with Behavioral Health Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
ConclusionsDuring the pandemic, telehealth facilitated continuity of care for beneficiaries with behavioral health conditions. Future research should aim to investigate how to reduce the digital divide and ensure equitable access to telehealth. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Equal Alternatives or Lower Standards for Immigrant Women —Analyzing Obstetric Care for Immigrant Women in Berlin Within the Framework of Cultural Health Capital
AbstractIn obstetric clinics in Berlin, Germany, more than half of the women are immigrants. The main objective of the qualitative study was to explore the staff ’s experiences with obstetric care for immigrants and juxtapose it with the immigrants’ comments on their birth experiences. We analyze potential differences along the framework of a cultural health capital (CHC). Between May and August 2017, semi-structured interviews were carried out with 17 o bstetricians and 17 midwives at four obstetric clinics in Berlin. The verbally transcribed interview material was subjected to a qualitative content analysis according...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 15, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Validation Study of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in African-American Men and Women
ConclusionsThe results of this study found that the ActivPal validated physical activity and sedentary behavior among African-Americans. Self-reported data were found to be highly variable, whereas the objective assessments of physical activity and sedentary behavior had limited variability. It was also found that obese individuals over-estimated their self-reported physical activity levels and under-estimated sedentary behavior in comparison to the ActivPal. These findings strongly support the need to measure physical activity and sedentary behaviors objectively, particularly among African-Americans. (Source: Journal of R...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 15, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
A Systematic Review of the Relationship Between Discrimination, Racism, and Type 2 Diabetes Healthcare Outcomes for Black Americans
ConclusionPerceived interpersonal racism and discrimination by healthcare providers, among other sociocultural factors, play a crucial role in influencing some patient behaviors that affect T2DM health outcomes in this population. Efforts to decrease health disparities in this specific community should also focus on interventions addressing provider-level factors and behaviors perceived as racist or discriminatory. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Gender, Age and COVID-19 Vaccination Status in African American Adult Faith-Based Congregants in the Southeastern United States
ConclusionsOlder age was positively associated with COVID-19 vaccination in African American women, but not African American men, which may inform strategies to increase vaccination rates. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - August 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research