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Time to Recurrence of Ameloblastoma and Associated Factors in a Multi-institutional Black Patient Cohort
AbstractAmeloblastoma is a highly recurrent odontogenic neoplasm with variable global distribution. However, impact of race and ethnicity on ameloblastoma recurrence are still unclear. The primary aim of this study was to assess duration of time between primary and recurrent ameloblastomas in a predominantly Black multi-institutional patient cohort and secondarily to determine whether recurrent ameloblastomas are more readily discovered when clinically-symptomatic rather than by radiographic surveillance. A retrospective cross-sectional design was used to evaluate demographic, clinical, and pathological information on recu...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - February 7, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Perceived Experiences of racism in Relation to Genome-Wide DNA Methylation and Epigenetic Aging in the Black Women ’s Health Study
ConclusionsExposure to discriminatory events may affect the epigenome and accelerate biological aging, which may explain in part the earlier onset of disease in African American women. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - February 7, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Reach and Capacity of Black Protestant Health Ministries as Sites of Community-Wide Health Promotion: A Qualitative Social Ecological Model Examination
AbstractBlack communities in the Southeast United States experience a disproportionate burden of illness and disease. To address this inequity, public health practitioners are partnering with Black Protestant churches to deliver health promotion interventions. Yet, the reach of these programs beyond the organizational level of the Social Ecological Model (SEM) is not well defined. Thus, the aim of this study is to understand Black Protestant church leaders ’ and members’ perceptions about the capacity of their ministries to reach into their communities, beyond their congregations, as providers or hosts of health educat...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - February 6, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Social Determinants of Health and Allergic Disease Prevalence Among Asian American Children
ConclusionThere was heterogeneity in the association of SDoH and allergic disease prevalence among AsA children. Further study of SDoH may inform modifiable environmental factors for allergic disease among AsA children. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - February 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Knowledge about HIV-Related Services Among Young Blacks with Diverse Sexual Identities: an Intra-racial Analysis
AbstractGiven the disproportionate representation in HIV/AIDS cases among young Black members of the LGBTQIA community, it is important to continue to identify both their ability to assess the knowledge that can foster healthier sexual outcomes as well as dynamics that may foster or undermine their efforts. The goal of this study is to examine whether 236 young Black persons ages 18 –30 years old who are members of the LGBTQIA community know where to go locally to locate healthcare services to combat HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted health issues. Quantitative findings show the influence of self-identified sexual ...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - February 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Differential Profile of Primary and Recurrent Ameloblastomas Among Afro-descendants and Non-Afro-descendants —a Systematic Review
AbstractAmeloblastoma is an aggressively growing jaw tumor with high recurrent properties. Reports on global and racial distribution of ameloblastoma are variable and inconclusive. The role of race and ethnicity on ameloblastoma growth characteristics, genetic mutational profile, and recurrence is also still unclear. The primary aim of this systematic review was to assess genetic, racial, and ethnic distribution of primary and recurrent ameloblastoma from published literature. The secondary aim was to assess potential correlations between ethnicity, genetic mutation, and disparities in ameloblastoma treatment outcomes in A...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - January 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The Legacy of Slavery and the Socialization of Black Female Health and Human Services Workforce Members in Addressing Social Determinants of Health
ConclusionsAs sufferers of negative social determinants, Black women, especially those working in HHS, use their lived experiences and historical trauma to challenge the systems within which they work. They use their intersectional identities and their reimagined definitions of SDOH to rethink how the HHS workforce can move forward in working in the best interests of their patients. Future SDOH trainings may consider integrating historical legacies to challenge medical-legal institutions. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - January 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Discrimination and Tobacco Use Outcomes Among US Adults: Effect Modification by Race/Ethnicity
ConclusionsDiscrimination was associated with more severe tobacco use outcomes among multiple racial/ethnic groups, but associations were the strongest for NH White adults. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - January 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Religious Involvement and Allostatic Resilience: Findings from a Community Study of Black and White Americans
This study asks: How does religion factor into these inequities? We approach this open question from a biopsychosocial perspective, developing three hypotheses for the stress-coping effects of religiosity between groups. We then test our hypotheses with survey and biomarker data from the Nashville Stress and Health Study (2011 –2014), a probability sample of Black and White women and men from Davidson County, Tennessee. We find that Black women score the highest on all indicators of religiosity, followed by Black men, White women, and White men. We also find that increased divine control and religious coping predict hig ...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - January 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Neighborhood Deprivation and Privilege: an Examination of Racialized-Economic Segregation and Preterm Birth, Florida 2019
In conclusion, deprivation captured by ICE was associated with increased odds of early or indicated PTB. Eliminating PTB disparities may require a multifaceted approach that includes addressing the interplay between income and race/ethnicity in residential areas. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - January 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Corporate Social Responsibility Framework: An Innovative Solution to Social Determinants of Health in the USA
AbstractPurposeExpand firms ’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) framework to systematically address social determinants of health (SDOH) in their communities and improve firms’ performance (FP).GapThe U.S. healthcare system  has struggled to improve population health outcomes while enhancing delivery performance. An oft-overlooked contributor to this deficit is SDOH inequities, accounting for 25–60% of deaths in the USA annually. Ironically, most healthcare firms do not view investment in SDOH, a neglected phenomeno n, to develop sustainable healthy communities as their direct responsibility due to the “wrong ...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - January 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Risk of Sleep Apnea Is Associated with Abdominal Obesity Among Asian Americans: Comparing Waist-to-Hip Ratio and Body Mass Index
ConclusionsChinese and Korean immigrants living in the USA who are at high risk of sleep apnea have higher abdominal obesity, even after accounting for sociodemographic characteristics. Abdominal obesity may be a better indicator than general obesity when examining the risk of sleep apnea among Asian Americans.Information on Clinical TrialName: Screening To Prevent ColoRectal Cancer (STOP CRC) among At-Risk Asian American Primary Care PatientsNCT Number: NCT03481296;Date of registration: March 29, 2018URL:https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03481296?term=Sunmin+Lee&draw=2&rank=1 (Source: Journal of Racial and Et...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - January 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Disparities in SARS-CoV-2 Infection by Race, Ethnicity, Language, and Social Vulnerability: Evidence from a Citywide Seroprevalence Study in Massachusetts, USA
ConclusionsThe SARS-CoV-2 IgG seroprevalence in a city with high levels of social vulnerability was 13.1% during the pre-vaccination period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hispanic individuals and individuals in communities characterized by high SVI were at the highest risk of infection. Public health interventions should be designed to ensure that individuals in high social vulnerability communities have access to the tools to combat COVID-19. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - January 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Racial Disparities in the Clinical Prognosis of Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients with COVID-19: a Retrospective Study in UC CORDS
ConclusionsGI cancer patients belonging to racial minorities experience worse COVID-19 outcomes. Vaccination status is a crucial factor associated with GI cancer patients ’ prognosis among different race/ethnicity groups. Targeted communication in the context of cancer is needed to encourage vaccination uptake in this vulnerable population. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - January 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

A Review of the Literature on the Multiple Forms of Stigmatization of Caregivers of Children with Autism Among Ethnic Minority Groups
AbstractMultiple forms of stigmatization are experienced by caregivers of children with autism among ethnic minority (EM) groups in various countries. Such forms of stigmatization can lead to delayed assessment and services for mental health among children and caregivers. This review identified the research literature on the types of stigmatization experienced by caregivers of children with autism with an EM background. A total of 19 studies published after 2010 (i.e., 12 from the USA, 2 from the UK, 1 from Canada, and 1 from New Zealand) of caregivers of 20 ethnicities were identified and reviewed, and their reporting qua...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - January 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research