Immunization levels among inner city children enrolled in subsidized childcare.

abstract：:The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa is frequently referred to as a crisis while the principal U.S. program to address it is labeled emergency relief. These terms trigger specific policy responses and corresponding evaluation activities. In this article, three stages in the response to HIV/AIDS are distinguished: awareness...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Wallis A,Dukay V

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is little research on cancer symptom management among Indigenous populations. This paper reports on the predictors of cancer pain management among American Indian cancer patients/survivors and their caregivers/family. The intervention was a symptom management toolkit delivered via traditional talking circles vs....

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Hodge F,Nandy K,Cadogan M,Itty T,Warda U,Martinez F,Quan A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding the relationships among diabetes, teeth present, and dental insurance is essential to improving primary and oral health care. Participants were older adults who attended senior centers in northern Manhattan (New York, N.Y.). Sociodemographic, health, and health care information were obtained via intake i...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Northridge ME,Chakraborty B,Salehabadi SM,Metcalf SS,Kunzel C,Greenblatt AP,Borrell LN,Cheng B,Marshall SE,Lamster IB

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Montana, American Indians with chronic illnesses (CIs) die 20 years earlier than their White counterparts highlighting an urgent need to develop culturally consonant CI self-management programs. Historical and current trauma places Indigenous peoples at increased health risk relative to others, and negatively influ...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Schure M,Allen S,Trottier C,McCormick A,Medicine LO,Castille D,Held S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using three years (2006, 2008, 2010) of nationally representative data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, I assessed the socioeconomic status (SES) gradient for odds of receiving a mammogram in the past two years and a Pap test in the past three years among White, Black, Hispanic, and Asian women liv...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Monnat SM

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health status indicators, including advanced stage at diagnosis of cancer, have been proposed as indicators of health care access and quality to be considered in revising the definition of medically underserved areas (MUAs). Using the population-based Connecticut Tumor Registry, "outlier" census tracts were defined as...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Polednak AP

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main objectives of this paper are to examine the prevalence of criminal involvement among a sample of African American female drug users and to identify factors associated with that criminal involvement, where criminal involvement is defined as having been in jail or prison. Data were collected in Atlanta from 333...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Sterk CE,Theall K,Elifson KW

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Family engagement may improve disease management, yet little is known about this topic as it relates to underrepresented minorities who receive care in low-resource primary care settings. This study aimed to explore family engagement in diabetes and hypertension management at an Urban Indian Health Organization to ide...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Fort MP,Steiner JF,Santos C,Moore KR,Villaverde M,Nease DE,Ortega D,Manson SM

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we examined the treatment and outcomes of pancreatic adenocarcinoma in New Mexico Native Americans (NA). METHODS:A retrospective review of patients treated for pancreatic adenocarcinoma at a university cancer center from 2002-2016 comparing demographic characteristics, disease presentation, treatment, ...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Greenbaum A,Alkhalili E,Rodriguez R,Caldwell K,O'Neill J,Munoz OE,Qeadan F,Myers O,Nir I,Morris KT

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This cross-sectional ecological study examines the pattern of association of state income and income inequality (measured by Gini coefficient) with state infant mortality rates (IMRs) in the U.S. Scatter plots and correlation coefficients were used to examine bivariate associations and bubble plots to examine three-wa...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Kershenbaum A,Price J,Nagle NN,Erwin PC

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health care reform presents both challenges and opportunities for African Americans. On the one hand, reform could result in the closure of black medical institutions and fewer black physicians. On the other hand, reform gives African Americans an opportunity to bargain for available resources to gain equality in heal...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Brooks TJ 3rd

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective treatment of chronic illness requires active engagement of patients in managing their own conditions. This research explores the influence of provider support for self-management on patients' performance of self-care activities, a widely presumed but under-studied relationship, particularly among underserved...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Greene J,Yedidia MJ,Take Care to Learn Evalutation Collaborative.

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We determined the impact of 69 African refugee children's arrival age and weight on subsequent weight gain by following BMI of refugee children. During 6-24 months after arrival in the U.S., 57% of underweight children became normal weight, whereas only 2% of normal weight children moved to the next higher weight cate...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Hervey K,Vargas D,Klesges L,Fischer PR,Trippel S,Juhn YJ

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to describe the prevalence and predictors of tuberculin skin test (TST) reactors in a high-risk sample of urban Aboriginal people, and to evaluate adherence to medical evaluation and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) treatment among those with TST reactivity. Of the 164 participants tested, 86% returned f...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Brassard P,Anderson KK,Schwartzman K,Macdonald ME,Menzies D

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A significant proportion of patients treated for schizophrenia respond poorly to medication. Few studies have systematically examined the impact of clinical characteristics of patients to antipsychotic response in our environment. The study aimed to identify clinical variables associated with response in patients with...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Ezeme MS,Uwakwe R,Ndukuba AC,Igwe MN,Odinka PC,Amadi K,Obayi NO

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Industry has played a complex role in the rise of tobacco-related diseases in the United States. The tobacco industry's activities, including targeted marketing, are arguably among the most powerful corporate influences on health and health policy. We analyzed over 400 internal tobacco industry documents to explore ho...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Yerger VB,Przewoznik J,Malone RE

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of acquired blindness in U.S. adults. Early detection prevents progression. Screening rates are only 10% in medically underserved populations. METHODS:A statewide telemedicine-based program within primary care centers was implemented to improve DR screening, de...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Olayiwola JN,Sobieraj DM,Kulowski K,St Hilaire D,Huang JJ

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study describes the characteristics of migrant and seasonal farm workers (MSFWs) served by federally-funded health centers and examines disparities in access to primary and preventive care between migrant health center (MHC) and community health center (CHC) program patients. METHODS:Cross-sectional an...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Hu R,Shi L,Lee DC,Haile GP

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although population-based studies report lower rates of cancer screening among racial/ethnic minorities than among Whites in the U.S., few studies have examined predictors of screening among low-income Hispanic, Black, and Chinese primary care patients. We examined utilization of mammography, Pap smear, digital rectal...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Lubetkin EI,Santana A,Tso A,Jia H

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Compared with youth of other races/ethnicities, Native American youth (ages 15-19 years) are more likely to have participated in sexual intercourse, thus placing them at greater risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and unintended pregnancies. This study's purpose was to investigate relationships among protect...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Oman RF,Vesely SK,Aspy CB,Tolma E,Rodine S,Marshall L,Fluhr J

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lack of health insurance and a regular source of care (RSOC) are associated with suboptimal health care. This study examined the impact of a statewide program called the Community Healthcare Access Program (CHAP), which provided a RSOC for uninsured persons in Delaware. This cohort study used survey data to compare he...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Gill JM,Fagan HB,Townsend B,Mainous AG 3rd

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uninsured individuals face great challenges in accessing both primary and specialty care. The Access Partnership (TAP) is a novel collaboration between primary and specialty care providers at an urban academic medical center to provide care coordination and facilitate access to specialty services for uninsured patient...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Block L,Ma S,Emerson M,Langley A,de la Torre D,Noronha G

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:National health data reported for Asians in the aggregate present a picture of good health, but significant health disparities exist between Southeast Asian refugees, and Cambodians in particular, and the overall population of the U.S. To effectively address health disparities, ethnically specific data is needed. Data...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Koch-Weser S,Liang SL,Grigg-Saito DC

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rural status in the United States can be objectively measured using multiple designations within different geographic extents, often considering both population density and proximity to urban areas. However, these measurements are often incomplete for assessing the relationship between rural status and health and are ...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Zahnd WE,Mueller-Luckey GS,Fogleman AJ,Jenkins WD

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A single-site study described differences between homeless and non-homeless patient utilization of the emergency department (ED). No prior study has examined ED use by the homeless on a national level. OBJECTIVE:To analyze national ED utilization by homeless patients. METHODS:Data were extracted from the 2...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Oates G,Tadros A,Davis SM

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study seeks to understand the perspective of Black and Hispanic/Latino residents of the South Bronx, New York, on the causes of persistent racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes. In particular, it focuses on how people who live in this community perceive and interact with the health care system. Finding...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Kaplan SA,Calman NS,Golub M,Davis JH,Ruddock C,Billings J

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes disproportionately affects Latinos increasing their risk of diabetes-related complications. This study used a randomized controlled design with a community-based approach to evaluate the impact of a culturally tailored pharmacist intervention on clinical outcomes in Latino diabetics. The intervention i...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Castejón AM,Calderón JL,Perez A,Millar C,McLaughlin-Middlekauff J,Sangasubana N,Alvarez G,Arce L,Hardigan P,Rabionet SE

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Age-related hearing loss is highly prevalent and only 20% of adults with hearing loss report using hearing aids. A major barrier to increased hearing aid use is the high out-of-pocket costs associated with hearing aids. The objective of this brief report is to estimate the numbers of millions of Americans 60 years or ...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Mamo SK,Nieman CL,Lin FR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Affordable Care Act provides opportunities to reimburse non-medical enabling services that promote the delivery of medical care for patients with social barriers. However, limited evidence exists to guide delivery of these services. We addressed this gap by convening community health center patients, providers, an...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Escaron AL,Weir RC,Stanton P,Clarke RM

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limited English proficiency (LEP) is a common barrier that negatively affects access to health care and quality of care. Prior studies have examined interpreter services as a means of ameliorating LEP, but have focused on Spanish-language services, largely overlooking comparisons with other, less-established ethnic gr...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Shippee ND,Pintor JK,McAlpine DD,Beebe TJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00