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Raising awareness of prostate cancer amongst black communities in the south of England Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Obrey Alexis, Sarah Mansbridge, William Garbrah
Background: Black men are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than white men and may present with prostate cancer at a much later stage during the cancer journey. This could be due to ...
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Correction Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-22
Published in Ethnicity & Health (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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The association between work-related activities and leisure-time physical activity among Latinos Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Shreya Desai, Tailisha Gonzalez, Sandra Echeverria, Elizabeth Vasquez, Rosenda Murillo
Latinos engage in high levels of occupational physical activity, yet low levels of leisure-time physical activity. Limited research has examined specific work-based activities that may contribute t...
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Anti-Black discrimination in primary health care: a qualitative study exploring internalized racism in a Canadian context Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Khandideh K. A. Williams, Shamara Baidoobonso, Jeannie Haggerty, Aisha Lofters, Alayne M. Adams
A growing body of evidence points to persistent health inequities within racialized minority communities, and the effects of racial discrimination on health outcomes and health care experiences. Wh...
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Race as a determinant of prenatal depressive symptoms: analysis of data from the ‘All Our Families’ study Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Amrita Roy, Scott Patten, Wilfreda Thurston, Tanya Beran, Lynden (Lindsay) Crowshoe, Suzanne Tough
Prenatal depression is a serious maternal-child health concern. Risk factors and health consequences appear more prevalent in Indigenous communities and ethnic minority groups; however, research on...
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Asian Hate, religion, and perceived changes in physical health: exploring the flip side of minority stress during the COVID-19 pandemic* Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Fanhao Nie
Prior research suggests that racism is associated with adverse mental health outcomes for Asians in the United States. Relatively less research has been conducted to examine the effects of racism o...
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Considerations from employed African-American and white prostate cancer survivors on prostate cancer treatment and survivorship: a qualitative analysis Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Otis L. Owens, Emily V. Dressler, Andrew Mayfield, Karen M. Winkfield, L. Spencer Krane, Melyssa Foust, Joanne C. Sandberg
To solicit information/suggestions from prostate cancer survivors to improve survivorship experiences specific to work/workability.The study employed a qualitative/phenomenological approach. Black/...
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Risk of sleep apnea associated with higher blood pressure among Chinese and Korean Americans Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Brittany N. Morey, Yuxi Shi, Soomin Ryu, Susan Redline, Ichiro Kawachi, Hye Won Park, Sunmin Lee
This study examines associations between sleep apnea risk and hypertension in a sample of immigrant Chinese and Korean Americans.The dataset included Chinese and Korean patients ages 50–75 recruite...
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Food insecurity and its association with multiple health outcomes among Indigenous peoples in Canada: the buffering role of culture-based resources Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Lei Chai
Despite growing interest in the health disparities associated with food insecurity, research focusing on Indigenous peoples has been limited, especially in studies using nationally representative s...
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A cross-sectional study of knowledge, taboos, and attitudes towards menstruation Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Ashok Kumar, Yukti Dhadwal, Vinit Yadav, Bindu Sharma
The level of knowledge and comprehension surrounding puberty and menstruation. It can substantially impact women’s overall health. This cross-sectional study is conducted to get insights about mens...
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among children of immigrants: immigrant generation and family poverty Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Jina Chang, Yeonjung J. Lee, Hannah Lex, Christina Kerns, Katie Lugar, Maya Wright
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common disorders diagnosed among children in the US. However, little knowledge is available about ADHD prevalence among children o...
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Factors influencing living space utilization among older Afro-Colombian adults Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Yenny Vicky Paredes-Arturo, Andrea Carolina Flórez-Madroñero, Diego Mauricio Diaz-Velásquez, Eunice Yarce-Pinzon, Daniel Camilo Aguirre-Acevedo
Investigate the factors influencing life space utilization in older Afro-descendant adults residing in Tumaco, Colombia – a marginalized region of the country.This cross-sectional study included 38...
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Exploring acculturative stress and family dynamics in African immigrant students in the US: implications for mental health Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Heather B. Edelblute, Zeinab Baba, Chiwoneso B. Tinago, Shannon Fyalkowski
African immigrants represent a rapidly growing immigrant group in the US, yet relatively little is known about influences on the health of this group. This is a particularly important oversight sin...
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A qualitative study of ethnic Korean women and men's experiences of HPV and HPV vaccination in the United States Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Minjin Kim, Ayse Güler, Deogwoon Kim, Rebecca C. Lee
Approximately 42.5% of adults aged 18–59 in the United States is estimated to be affected by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. However, Asian Americans have the lowest HPV vaccination initiatio...
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Exploring the racial gradient in reproductive health: an examination of challenges to sexual health care faced by black female college students Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Jeannette M. Wade, Helyne Frederick, Serena Lowe, Eryn Yarrell, Aigné Taylor, Sharon Parker
This study identifies and analyzes barriers to sexual and gynecological health care Black women face at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and a Predominantly White Institution (PWI)...
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How will I live this life that I’m trying to save? Being a female breast cancer survivor in Nigeria Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Candidus Nwakasi, Darlingtina Esiaka, Nduka Chinelo, Sarah Ahmed
Nigeria is experiencing an increasing rate of new cancer cases while marred by a weak health system. As cancer prevalence increases in Nigeria, especially among women, it is crucial to understand t...
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Economic disadvantage and depressive symptoms among Arab and Jewish women in Israel: the role of social support and formal services Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Meital Simhi, Miriam Schiff, Ruth Pat-Horenczyk
Depression is a major public health concern due to its high prevalence and association with functioning. Ethnic minorities in Western countries are more likely to experience economic disadvantage a...
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Navigating norms and expectations: the influence of culture on Latino couples and their interpersonal communication and coping post-breast cancer diagnosis Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Gabriella Sanabria, Melody Chavez, Marangelie Velez, Laura Perdiguero Munoz, Janna Bastardo, Audry Belen, Isabela Solis, Sejal Barden, Brian Doss, Dinorah Martinez-Tyson
Cultural norms shape expectations, care, and communication. Effective interpersonal communication is a prominent predictor of patient-partner cancer management, improving the overall quality of lif...
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Reviewers Acknowledgement Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-21
Published in Ethnicity & Health (Vol. 29, No. 1, 2024)
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Barriers and facilitators of colorectal cancer screening among East African men in Minnesota: a qualitative investigation Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Motohiro Nakajima, Sakhaudiin Mohamud, Abdifatah Haji, Rebekah Pratt, Mustafa al’Absi
Objective: This study aimed to explore barriers and facilitators to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among East African men in Minnesota.Design: Six focus groups were conducted in Minneapolis and ...
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Individual, interpersonal, and organisational factors associated with discrimination in medical decisions affecting people with a migration background with mental health problems: the case of general practice Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Camille Duveau, Camille Wets, Katrijn Delaruelle, Stéphanie Demoulin, Marie Dauvrin, Brice Lepièce, Melissa Ceuterick, Stéphanie De Maesschalck, Piet Bracke, Vincent Lorant
Although people with a migration background (MB) have more unmet mental health needs than the general population, patients with a MB are still underrepresented in mental health care services. Provi...
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‘We are suffering. Nothing is changing.’ Black mother's experiences, communication, and support in the neonatal intensive care unit in the United States: A Qualitative Study Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Kobi V. Ajayi, Robin Page, Tyra Montour, Whitney R. Garney, Elizabeth Wachira, Lola Adeyemi
Black mothers experience markedly disproportionate maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States, with racism often cited as the root cause manifesting through several pathways. The study e...
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Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and PrEP intentions among Black American young adults at high-risk for HIV Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Emma M. Sterrett-Hong, Adrienne B. Smith, Nana Ama Bullock, Ryan M. Combs, Karen Krigger, Jelani Kerr
Black Americans bear the greatest burden of HIV, accounting for 43% of new diagnoses. Yet Black Americans also evidence the lowest utilization rates of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), a highly eff...
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The intersection of race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status: inequalities in breast and cervical cancer mortality in 20,665,005 adult women from the 100 Million Brazilian Cohort Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Emanuelle F. Góes, Joanna M. N. Guimarães, Maria da Conceição C. Almeida, Ligia Gabrielli, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Ana Clara Campos, Sheila M. Alvim Matos, Ana Luísa Patrão, Ana Cristina de Oliveira Costa, Manuela Quaresma, Alastair H. Leyland, Mauricio L. Barreto, Isabel dos-Santos-Silva, Estela M. L. Aquino
There is limited evidence regarding the impact of race/racism and its intersection with socioeconomic status (SES) on breast and cervical cancer, the two most common female cancers globally. We inv...
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Unplanned hysterectomy: a comprehensive analysis of race, ethnicity, sociodemographic factors, pregnancy complications, and cardiovascular disease risk factors Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Boubakari Ibrahimou, Shelbie Burchfield, Ning Sun, Zoran Bursac, Anthony J. Kondracki, Hamisu Salihu, Yiliang Zhu, Getachew Dagne, Mario De La Rosa, Assefa Melesse, Tomas Guilarte
To understand the risk of unplanned hysterectomy (UH) in pregnant women better in association with maternal sociodemographic characteristics, cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, and current ...
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Attitudes and perceptions toward the COVID-19 risk-mitigation strategies among racially and ethnically diverse older adults in the United States and Puerto Rico: a qualitative study Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-05 Carolina Nvé Díaz San Francisco, Jenny Zhen-Duan, Marie Fukuda, Margarita Alegría
There is limited qualitative research investigating how risk-mitigation strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the lives of diverse older adults, who met criteria for mild to severe gener...
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Cognitive prescriptions for reducing dementia risk factors among Black/African Americans: feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-18 Pariya L. Fazeli, Cierra Hopkins, David E. Vance, Virginia Wadley, Peng Li, Bulent Turan, Danny H. Wang, Pamela G. Bowen, Olivio J. Clay
Black/African Americans (B/AAs) have double the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia than Whites, which is largely driven by health behaviors. This study examined the feasibility, accep...
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‘Don’t judge me ‘til you walk through my shoes’: A qualitative investigation of the experiences of women living with HIV Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Laura Reid Marks, Lauren R. Hayes, Asia T. M. Amos, Kanesha L. Moore, Tyra Dark
Women living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are less of a focus in the HIV literature, which tends to focus on the HIV experiences of men who have sex with men (MSMs). Hence, we conduc...
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Disparities in cervical cancer screening among Arabic-speaking women refugees Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-19 Assim M. AlAbdulKader, Alaa AlAsfour, Melanie Golembiewski, Heidi Gullett
Cervical cancer remains one of the most common cancers among females and one of the top causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Minority women are disproportionately more vulnerable. This study ...
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Chronic disease multimorbidity and substance use among African American men: veteran-non-veteran differences Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-18 M. Daniel Bennett Jr., Justin T. McDaniel, David L. Albright
The purpose of the study was to explore the extent to which prior military service may moderate the relationship between chronic disease multimorbidity and substance use among African American men ...
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Exploring physical activity experiences, barriers, and facilitators among individuals of South Asian heritage living with and beyond cancer Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-14 Mannat Bansal, Benny Rana, Harshpreet Ghotra, Kathryn King-Shier, William Bridel, S. Nicole Culos-Reed
The purpose of this study was to understand the physical activity (PA) experiences, as well as preferences, barriers, and facilitators to exercise, among individuals of South Asian heritage diagnos...
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Caregiver strain among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic male caregivers with self-reported chronic health conditions Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-13 Chung Lin Kew, Tiffany R. Washington, Caroline D. Bergeron, Ashley L. Merianos, Ledric D. Sherman, Kirby Goidel, Matthew Lee Smith
Caregiver strain often stems from unmet needs and is a risk factor for poor physical and psychological health. This study aims to identify factors associated with caregiver strain among middle-aged...
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Physical activity amongst culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia: a scoping review Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-04 Qiwei Wang, Michelle M. Dowsey, Robyn Woodward-Kron, Penny O’Brien, Lyndon Hawke, Samantha Bunzli
Australia’s overseas-born population continues to grow. This population is disproportionately affected by chronic, non-communicable diseases. Physical activity is the cornerstone of all chronic dis...
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Depression among Korean American immigrants living in rural Alabama: use of social determinants of health framework Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-17 Hee Yun Lee, Zhichao Hao, Eun Young Choi
ABSTRACT Objectives Depression among Korean American (KA) immigrants in rural Alabama is understudied. This study aims to utilize the social determinants of health (SDOH) framework to explore factors associated with depressive symptoms among KA immigrants living in rural communities of Alabama. Design Data were collected from two sites in rural Alabama from September 2019 to February 2020. Convenience
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Resistance training responses across race and ethnicity: a narrative review Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-15 Bilal Ihsan Tarar, Allan Knox, Caress Alithia Dean, Elise Catherine Brown
Although the physiological mechanisms are not fully understood, race/ethnicity differences vary across cardiometabolic disease risk factors. Resistance training (RT) is an effective therapy for imp...
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Impact of COVID-19 on health disparities between migrant and non-migrant households: the case of Dearborn, Michigan Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-15 Marah Maaita, Zeenat Kotval-K, Patricia Machemer, Linda Nubani
Studies on immigration have shown that cultural changes can positively or negatively affect psychological, behavioral, and physical outcomes when different cultures settle into a new host community...
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Correction Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-11
Published in Ethnicity & Health (Vol. 28, No. 7, 2023)
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Racial and ethnic disparities in surgery for kidney cancer: a SEER analysis, 2007–2014 Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-10 Aparna Balakrishnan, Kirsten Bell Burdett, Masha Kocherginsky, Neil Jordan
Compared with White patients, Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) patients experience higher rates of kidney cancer incidence, and Black, AI/AN, and Hispanic patients face later stages...
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The impact of racial discrimination on the health of Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Ivy K. Ho, Kübra Çabuk
ABSTRACT Objective: Cases of discrimination and hate crimes against Asian Americans have surged ever since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, with deleterious effects. This scoping review synthesizes the literature on how pandemic-related discrimination is associated with the health of Asian Americans. Design: First, application search terms were entered into selected databases. Next, using a
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Views and experiences of primary care among Black communities in the United Kingdom: a qualitative systematic review Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Oyinkansola Ojo-Aromokudu, Anne Suffel, Sadie Bell, Sandra Mounier-Jack
ABSTRACT Background In the United Kingdom, people with non-white ethnicities are more likely to report being in worse health conditions and have poorer experiences of healthcare services than white counterparts. The voices of those of Black ethnicities are often merged in literature among other non-white ethnicities. This literature review aims to analyse studies that investigate Black participant
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The impact of ethnic discrimination on chronic pain: the role of sex and depression Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-03 Akeesha Simmons, Alicia Vasquez, Kaylie Green, Michael Christopher, Dana Dharmakaya Colgan
ABSTRACT Perceived ethnic discrimination (PED) is predictive of chronic pain-related outcomes. Less is known about pathways through which these constructs interact. The goal of this study was to test whether PED was predictive of chronic pain-related outcomes (pain interference, pain intensity, and symptoms related to central sensitization), whether depression mediated the relationship between PED
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Disparities in osteoarthritis diagnosis and symptoms between English- and Spanish-speaking Latinas over 40 years of age in the United States: a analysis of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-09 Avery Dutcher, Harisha Chinthalapally, Rachel Terry, Gregory Balcerak, Carlos Guevara, Mousumi Som, Micah Hartwell
ABSTRACT Objective Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prominent musculoskeletal disorder that affects approximately 303 million people worldwide. The challenges that language barriers present to the Latina population in regard to the diagnosis and treatment of OA remain largely unknown. The objective of this study was to examine disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritic conditions in English- and
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Using the integrated theory of health behavior change to assess factors affecting diabetes medication adherence among black adults during COVID-19: an explanatory sequential mixed methods design Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-08 Deepika Rao, Bailey Stevenson, Olayinka O. Shiyanbola
ABSTRACT Objectives (1) Evaluate changes in medication adherence and the role of psychosocial and interpersonal factors on adherence. (2) Explain the changes in medication adherence based on patient perceptions of adherence behaviors. Design We used an explanatory sequential mixed methods design for surveys at baseline and 1-year follow-up, followed by interviews. The Integrated Theory of Health Behavior
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Vaccine perceptions among Black adults with long COVID Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-02 Samantha G. Dell'Imperio, Deena Aboul-Hassan, Rachel Batchelor, Keiyana Chambers-Peeple, Daniel J. Clauw, Melissa DeJonckheere, Rachel S. Bergmans
ABSTRACT Objectives Low uptake of COVID vaccines within Black communities is a concern given the stark racial inequities associated with the pandemic. Prior research details COVID vaccine perceptions within the general population and Black communities specifically. However, Black individuals with long COVID may be more or less receptive to future COVID vaccination than their peers without long COVID
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Depression impairment among young adult college students: exploring the racial paradox Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-30 Hans Oh, Connor Martz, Karen D. Lincoln, Robert Joseph Taylor, Enrique W. Neblett, David Chae
ABSTRACT Background Studies suggest Black Americans have a lower prevalence of depression than White Americans despite greater exposure to risk factors for depression across the life course. We examined whether this paradox exists among students in higher education, and whether the paradox may be partly explained by racial differences in reports of impairment from depression, which is a required criterion
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HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening promotion among Black individuals: social ecological perspectives from key informants interviews Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-27 Adebola Adegboyega, Desmennu Adeyimika, Obielodan Omoadoni, Dignan Mark
ABSTRACT Objectives Rates of HPV infection and HPV-related cancers are elevated in the Black population of the US. Efforts to promote HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening are important to reducing the cancer burden among Black populations. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study guided by social ecological model (SEM) was to describe from the perspective of key informants, the challenges
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Perspectives of culturally and linguistically diverse families in the management of children with type 1 diabetes in Western Australia Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-19 Sabrina Binkowski, Alison Roberts, Leanne Fried, Jennifer A. Nicholas, Kingsley Frearson, Elizabeth A. Davis, Sarah Cherian, Mary B. Abraham
ABSTRACT Objectives Children with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) from different ethnic backgrounds are growing in proportion in clinical practice and tend to have a higher risk of poor health outcomes. The study aimed to investigate the perspectives of culturally and linguistically diverse families in the management of children with T1D in Western Australia. Design A generic qualitative approach was used. Families
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Racial and sociodemographic predictors of COVID-19 compared with influenza, appendicitis, and all-cause hospitalization: retrospective cohort analysis Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-12 Eva Raphael, Kristen M.J. Azar, Dian Gu, Zijun Shen, Anna Rubinsky, Michael Wang, Matthew Pantell, Courtney R. Lyles, Alicia Fernandez, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Alice Pressman, Catherine Nasrallah, Rita Hamad
ABSTRACT Objective To determine whether inequities in COVID-19 infection and hospitalization differ from those for common medical conditions: influenza, appendicitis, and all-cause hospitalization. Design Retrospective study based on electronic health records of three healthcare systems in San Francisco (university, public, and community) examining (1) racial/ethnic distribution in cases and hospitalization
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Diverse demands and resources among racially/ethnically diverse caregivers Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Robin L. Whitney, Janice F. Bell, Tina R. Kilaberia, Benjamin M. Link, Rita B. Choula, Susan C. Reinhard, Heather M. Young
ABSTRACT Objectives The family caregiver population in the US is growing in conjunction with greater numbers of older adults with serious illness and complex care needs, and is becoming increasingly diverse. This study described and compared resources, demands, and health outcomes among diverse family caregivers by race/ethnicity. Design This study was a cross-sectional secondary analysis of nationally
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Superwoman schema: uncovering repercussions of coping strategies used among Black women at high risk for HIV Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-23 Gabrielle McDaniel, Shalom Akinwunmi, Velta Brenya, Heran Kidane, Liesl Nydegger
ABSTRACT The Superwomen Schema (SWS) describes a social framework that encompasses the role that many Black women adopt in response to chronic stress, financial pressures, and an intersection of oppression. Woods-Giscombé (Superwoman Schema: African American Women’s Views on Stress, Strength, and Health. Qualitative Health Research 20 (5): 668–683, 2010) characterizes SWS using five tenets: obligation
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Prevalence and management of type 2 diabetes among Chinese Americans Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-19 Lijie Niu, Yawen Li, Wei-Chin Hwang, Gaole Song, Bin Xie
ABSTRACT Aims This study examines: (a) the prevalence rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Chinese Americans (CAs); (b) the influence of acculturative status (i.e. generational status and linguistic fluency) on T2DM prevalence; (c) and differences in diabetes management between CAs and Non-Hispanic Whites (NHWs). Methods We used 2011–2018 data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)
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Moderate physical activity and healthy eating habits among older African American women with diabetes and hypertension: a qualitative study of barriers and facilitators Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-14 Michelle L. Redmond, Letisha Ferris Deibert, Kara Knapp, Tracie C. Collins
ABSTRACT Objective African American women have a high prevalence of atherosclerotic risk factors. Many of these atherosclerotic risk factors can be modified through increased physical activity and a healthy diet. Design We conducted a phenomenological qualitative study on perceptions of physical activity and healthy eating among 26 African American women, 55 years and older. Interviews were conducted
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Factors associated with food insecurity among Latinx/Hispanics in the U.S.: evidence from the Fragile Families & Childhood Wellbeing Study Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-14 Nichola Driver, Megan Tebbe, Madeline Burke, Neveen Shafeek Amin
ABSTRACT Objective U.S. Latinx/Hispanic families experience higher food insecurity rates than the general population. Few studies have examined factors that contribute to food insecurity among the Latinx/Hispanic population, and none have done so using a national dataset. Drawing from the ecological theory of human development framework, this study explores the following research questions: What micro-
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Racial and ethnic disparities in cervical and breast cancer screenings by nativity and length of U.S. residence Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-11 Quynh Nhu (Natasha) B. La Frinere-Sandoval, Catherine Cubbin, Diana M. DiNitto
ABSTRACT Objective Previous studies of disparities in breast and cervical cancer screenings have focused on broad racial/ethnic groups or nativity status without accounting for immigration histories. Recent theoretical work argues for using intersectional approaches and examining within-group inequalities. Utilizing multiple years of National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data, we examined between-
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Perceptions and experiences of prostate cancer patients in a public tertiary hospital in urban South Africa Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Andrew Wooyoung Kim, Madeleine Lambert, Shane A. Norris, Emily Mendenhall
ABSTRACT Prostate cancer is among the most prevalent forms of cancer worldwide and is reported to have the highest incidence, mortality, and 5-year prevalence rate of all cancers among men living in Africa. Despite this widespread burden in the African continent, little is known about the perspectives and experience of prostate cancer among African men. To further understand experiences among patients
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Cross-sectional study of food insecurity and medical expenditures by race and ethnicity Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-12-28 Wei-Chen Lee, Sherry Lin, Tse-Chuan Yang, Hani Serag
ABSTRACT Objective Food insecurity is a risk factor for morbidity and mortality leading to high medical expenditures, but race/ethnicity was used as adjustments in the literature. The study sought to use race/ethnicity as a key predictor to compare racial differences in associations between food insecurity and expenditures of seven health services among non-institutionalized adults. Design This cross-sectional
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Systematic review of randomised controlled trials on interventions aimed at promoting colorectal cancer screening amongst ethnic minorities Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-11-09 Siti Nadiah Binte Abdul Latip, Si Emma Chen, Yu Ri Im, Agata P. Zielinska, Nikhil Pawa
ABSTRACT Objectives Significant disparities exist between different ethnic groups when it comes to participation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programmes. A variety of interventions have been proposed to improve participation rates of ethnic minorities for CRC screening. This systematic review aims to appraise the evidence available from published randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and to identify
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Reviewers Acknowlledgement Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-11-01
Published in Ethnicity & Health (Vol. 27, No. 8, 2022)
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The role of pharmaceutical side-effects in depression among immigrants Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-10-26 Duy Do, Jason Schnittker
ABSTRACT Objectives This study explores the role of pharmaceuticals with depression or suicidality as a side-effect in explaining the immigrant depression paradox. Immigrants generally report less depression than their native-born peers, despite the socio environments that are less conducive to well-being. This immigrant advantage in mental health tends to recede with time in the US and more acculturation
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First-generation Nigerian mothers living in the UK and their experience of postnatal depression: an interpretative phenomenological analysis Ethnicity & Health (IF 3.1) Pub Date : 2022-10-01 Lydia Ling, Yolanda Eraso, Verity Di Mascio
ABSTRACT Objective: Previous studies emphasise the negative psychological and physical consequences of Postnatal Depression (PND) on mothers and children’s health. In the UK, around 10–20% of women can be affected by perinatal mental health problems. Minority ethnic groups such as Black African mothers are considered to be at greater risk of developing PND and data estimates that immigrant mothers