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Sex Differences in Diet and Physical Activity Behaviors Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Adolescents with High Metabolic Risk
AbstractCertain dietary and physical activity (PA) behaviors may differentially predispose male and female adolescents to obesity and diabetes; however, sex differences in dietary and PA behaviors and in factors that impact these behaviors (e.g., self-efficacy, social support) in this population remain unknown. Using data from a community-based adolescent diabetes prevention intervention conducted in East Harlem in New York City, we examined sex differences in baseline characteristics including clinical measurements, lifestyle behaviors, and behavioral determinants. Among 147 overweight/obese adolescents aged 13 –19 yea...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - December 22, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Factors Associated with Cancer Prevention/Risk Reduction Behaviors among Latinos
AbstractImproving understanding of behaviors that increase or reduce cancer risk for different Hispanic groups is a public health priority; such knowledge is sparse in new gateway immigration locations such as Indiana. The aims of this study were to: 1) describe cancer beliefs and cancer preventive/risk reduction behaviors (physical activity, tobacco, and alcohol use) among Hispanic adults; 2) examine differences in cancer beliefs and preventive behaviors by country/territory of birth, socioeconomic status, and area of residence (urban vs. rural); and 3) determine predictors of engagement in cancer prevention and risk redu...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - December 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Strategies to Improve Care in the Emergency Department for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Adults: a Systematic Review
ConclusionsThe four strategies identified provide a useful framework for targeted action tailored to the population and outcome of interest. These detailed examples show how intervention design must consider intersecting socio-economic barriers, so as not to perpetuate existing disparity.RegistrationPROSPERO registration number: CRD42022379584. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - December 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Under-Vaccination among Marginalized Populations in the United States and Canada: A Scoping Review
DiscussionWe identified multilevel and complex drivers of Covid-19 under-vaccination among marginalized populations. Distinguishing vaccine-specific, individual, and social/community factors that may fuel decisional ambivalence, more appropriately defined as VH, from structural racism/structural stigma and systemic/institutional barriers to vaccination access may better support evidence-informed interventions to promote equity in access to vaccines and informed decision-making among marginalized populations. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - December 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Racial/Ethnic Heterogeneity in Parental Wealth and Substance Use from Adolescence to Young Adulthood
ConclusionThese findings highlight a nuanced patterning of racial/ethnic heterogeneity in the relationship between parental wealth and substance use behaviors. Implications for policy and programming are discussed. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - December 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Food Insufficiency in Families with Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic: the Role of Risk and Protective Factors
ConclusionThis study provides insight into the structure underlying racial and ethnic disparities in food insufficiency during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of human capital, income, and assets. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - December 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The Association Between Black vs. White Race and 30-Day Hospitalization Among People Diagnosed with COVID-19 Within an Integrated Care Setting: a Cohort Study
ConclusionsEarly in the pandemic, Black (vs. White) members of an integrated health system had higher odds of being hospitalized within 30  days of COVID-19 diagnosis and this excess risk was similar by sex, age, and comorbidities. Factors that explained the largest proportions of race-based disparities were obesity, receipt of flu vaccine, and neighborhood-level social determinants of health. These findings suggest that social determ inants of health, or other unmeasured factors, may be drivers of racial disparities in COVID-19 outcomes. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - December 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Implicit Racial Bias in Evaluation of Neonatal Opiate Withdrawal Syndrome
ConclusionImplicit bias may contribute to the difference in opiate treatment. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - December 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Racial-Ethnic Disparities in Hearing Aid Use: Price Responsiveness Among Older Adults with Hearing Loss
ConclusionResults suggest that cost is not the primary barrier to HA utilization among minoritized individuals from racial and ethnic groups. Additional analyses are needed to evaluate the role of social, cultural, and environmental influences on HA utilization. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - December 15, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Comparison of Meal Patterns Across Common Racial Groups in the UK and the USA, Examining Associations with Weight Status and Diet Quality: a Secondary Analysis of NDNS and NHANES Datasets
ConclusionsOverall, meal patterns differ across racial groups within a single country, and some differences were observed within groups of the same race across countries. Learnings from this research highlight the differences in consumption patterns across racial groups and the importance of considering a meal-based approach to dietary guidelines by racial group. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - December 15, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Blood Pressure, Hypertension, and Antihypertensive Medication Use and Risk of Total and Fatal Prostate Cancer in Black and White Men in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study
AbstractBlack men are disproportionately burdened by hypertension and prostate cancer (PCa), and some cohorts suggest hypertension is associated with increased PCa risk. We investigated the association of hypertension and antihypertensive use with total (N = 889; 290 Black, 599 White) and fatal (N = 127; 42 Black, 85 White) PCa risk in 6658 (1578 Black, 5080 White) men in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study. In adjusted Cox models, time-updated untreated stage 1 hypertension (systolic/diastolic blood pressure 130–139/80–89 mmHg) was associated with a higher risk of fatal P Ca compared to untreated no...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - December 15, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Structural Inequities, Syndemics, and Resilience: The Critical Role of Social Support in Overcoming Barriers and Empowering Engagement in HIV Care for Young Black Sexual-Minority Men in the US South
AbstractYoung Black sexual minority men (YBSMM) living in the US South are among those most disproportionately impacted by HIV in the USA. This health inequity is, in part, due to lower rates of sustained engagement in the HIV care continuum, resulting in a lower prevalence of viral suppression and higher overall community-level viral load. Social, structural, and economic inequities have previously been linked with poorer HIV care engagement among YBSMM. HIV-related social support, individual-level resilience, and healthcare empowerment have been shown to be independently associated with improved HIV care engagement. The ...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - December 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Racial Disparities in Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty in a Medically Underserved Community with a Diverse Population
ConclusionsAlthough Hispanic/Latino-identifying patients constitute 50.2% of the county population of our study cohort, they accounted for only 11.2% of the patients in our study. This is noteworthy considering the lack of evidence suggesting a decreased prevalence of osteoarthritis among individuals of different races and ethnicities. Further, the demographic differences we observed suggest an exclusive Hispanic/Latino patient population utilizing TKA or THA procedures. Future studies controlling for risk factors and less invasive treatment options may explain these disparities. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - December 12, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Strategies for Recruiting a Diverse Postpartum Survey Sample
ConclusionsUsing a multi-stage, multilingual, and multi-method recruitment strategy including pediatrics-based outreach, we recruited a diverse postpartum sample with  >  80% individuals of color and >  30% with an LPOE. Our experience can inform more inclusive postpartum research. (Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - December 12, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Identifying Frequently Endorsed Benefits and Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening for African-Born Women in the NYC Metropolitan Area: a Pilot Study
AbstractMost cancer screening data report on Black participants without distinguishing nativity, limiting our understanding of the needs of distinct groups within the African diaspora. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess demographic characteristics and perceptions of the benefits of and barriers to mammography among African immigrant women in New York City (NYC). Forty-two women who were 40  years or older, born in Africa, and English and/or French-speaking were recruited from African immigrant communities in NYC to complete a survey. Eighty percent of our sample aged 50 to 73 was adherent to the 2016 USPSTF mam...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - December 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research