The impact of publicly funded family planning clinic services on unintended pregnancies and government cost savings.

abstract：:Homeless individuals are often uninsured and are more likely than the housed to utilize acute health care services and experience longer hospitalizations. Currently in the United States, there are fragmented services available for the aftercare of these patients to ensure continuum of care, promote healing, and avoid ...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Gundlapalli A,Hanks M,Stevens SM,Geroso AM,Viavant CR,McCall Y,Lang P,Bovos M,Branscomb NT,Ainsworth AD

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is hardly any study examining exposure to traumatic events and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among juvenile justice populations in Nigeria or any part of sub-Saharan Africa. METHOD:We examined the prevalence and trauma determinants of PTSD among a cohort of juvenile justice inmates in Nigeria,...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Atilola O,Omigbodun O,Bella-Awusah T

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite substantial asthma prevalence and morbidity, children from Spanish-speaking families are at high risk of inadequate maintenance therapy. The reasons for this remain unclear. The objective of this study was to compare patterns of asthma morbidity and access to care of children with asthma from Spanish-speaking ...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Brotanek JM,Halterman J,Auinger P,Weitzman M

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies evaluating response to treatment with Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) fail to examine Haitian patients living in the U.S. as a distinct group. METHODS:This study was designed to determine the effectiveness of HAART in Haitians compared with other minority groups. We conducted a retrospe...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Colasanti J,Nguyen L,Kiem JT,Deeb K,Jayaweera D

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prompt HIV diagnosis decreases the risk of HIV transmission and improves health outcomes. The study objective was to examine rates of delayed HIV diagnosis among non-Latino Black Caribbean immigrants in Florida. The sample included 39,008 Black HIV-positive individuals, aged 13 or older from the Caribbean and the main...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Cyrus E,Sheehan DM,Fennie K,Sanchez M,Dawson CT,Cameron M,Maddox L,Jo Trepka M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:African Americans experience mental health disadvantages relative to European Americans with respect to financial barriers, barriers to help seeking, and poorer quality services. This paper provides an overview of these mental health inequalities, and offers recommendations for addressing them. ...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Holden KB,Xanthos C

更新日期：2009-05-01 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：PURPOSE:Measure immunization rates in subsidized child care and determine whether the population is representative of inner city preschool children. METHODS:We identified 156 children, ages 0-60 months, in 14 inner-city child care centers enrolled in subsidized care and obtained demographic and immunization informatio...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： McCaskill QE,Livingood W,Crawford PM,Dekle AM,Hou T,Wood DL

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports the baseline data on the proportion of Hmong women (n=402), ages 18-65, in Sacramento, California who reported that they had a Pap test for the early detection of cervical cancer. We assessed the association between sociodemographic characteristics and Pap test receipt using chi-squared and multiple...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Fang DM,Lee S,Stewart S,Ly MY,Chen MS Jr

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity, the most common chronic disease of childhood, is prevalent among economically disadvantaged children. The Chronic Care and Obesity Care Models are comprehensive health care strategies to improve outcomes by linking primary care best practices and community-based programs. Pediatric providers and community hea...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Okihiro M,Pillen M,Ancog C,Inda C,Sehgal V

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uncontrolled hypertension and its complications continue to be major health problems that disproportionately affect poor minority communities. Although dietary modification is an effective treatment for hypertension, it is not clear how hypertensive minority patients view diet as part of their treatment, and what barr...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Horowitz CR,Tuzzio L,Rojas M,Monteith SA,Sisk JE

更新日期：2004-11-01 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：:Without insight into the primary care environment, further improvements in influenza immunization rates are unlikely. We conducted a comparative case study of family medicine offices during the 2003 influenza immunization season. Practice 1 (P1) served an urban African American population, practice 2 (P2) served a sub...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Roemheld-Hamm B,Isaacson N,Winston C,Scott J,Hudson S,Crabtree B

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Prior research has shown that tobacco companies target point-of-sale (POS) marketing to low-income communities. This research assessed the association between demographic characteristics and venue type with purchasing tobacco products in response to marketing. METHODS:Using Population Assessment of Tobacc...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Groom AL,Cruz-Cano R,Mead EL,Giachello AL,Hart JL,Walker KL,Oncken C,Robertson RM

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The elimination of racial/ethnic health status disparities is a compelling national health objective. It was etched in sharp relief by the 1985 report of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary's Task Force on Black and Minority Health and considerable attention has been devoted to the problem since...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Walker B,Mays VM,Warren R

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patient activation describes an individual's readiness to participate in their health care. Lower levels of activation that may contribute to poor health outcomes have been documented in Latino patients. We administered a brief activating intervention directed at Spanish-speakers that sought to improve and encourage q...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Maranda MJ,Deen D,Elshafey S,Herrera M,Gold MR

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a clinic run by a federally-qualified health center and an academic medical center. The clinic expands the community's primary care capacity, combining advantages of big and small settings, and of its dual affiliation. Survey data suggest the clinic prevents health care delays and lowers emergenc...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Silberberg M,Yarnall KS,Johnson F,Sangvai D,Patel R,Yaggy SD

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluates the factors associated with utilization of generic drug discount program (GDDP) among federally qualified health center (FQHC) patients in Houston, Texas. A survey to determine awareness and use of GDDP was administered to 304 patients at three FQHCs in Houston, Texas. Patients at FQHCs treated wi...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Omojasola A,Hernandez M,Sansgiry S,Paxton R,Jones L

更新日期：2012-05-01 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 examined factors associated with the use of the Health Care for the Homeless Program and other health care services by homeless adults. A total of 941 homeless adults were identified in 52 soup kitchens in U.S. communities. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression models were applied. Among homeless a...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Han B,Wells BL,Taylor AM

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous work suggests hospitals serving high percentages of patients with Medicaid are associated with worse colon cancer survival. It is unclear if practice patterns in these settings explain differential outcomes. HYPOTHESIS:High Medicaid hospitals (HMH) have lower compliance with evidence-based care pro...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Rhoads KF,Ngo JV,Ma Y,Huang L,Welton ML,Dudley RA

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Researchers speculate that in addition to poverty, residential patterns may contribute to black/white differences in mortality rates. But few have assessed the relationship. This study reports considerable variation in the black/white ratio of age-specific all-cause mortality rates (ages 15-24 to 65-74 years) from 198...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Polednak AP

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recruitment of dentists continues to be a problem in community health center (CHC) dental practices. This study was carried out to quantify the scope of the problem and to determine CHC dentist salaries and benefits. Community health center executive directors nationwide were surveyed regarding dentist vacancies, recr...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Bolin KA,Shulman JD

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate outcomes of a telephonic nursing disease management program for Medicaid patients with diabetes residing in Puerto Rico. STUDY DESIGN:A 12-month, matched-cohort study. STUDY POPULATION:Four hundred and ninety (490) intervention group members matched to 490 controls. INTERVENTION:Disease man...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Berg GD,Wadhwa S

更新日期：2009-05-01 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：:One of the factors thought to be causing hospital emergency room (ER) crowding is excessive use of the ER by the uninsured, who may lack access to other sources of care. This is a particular concern in Texas. We completed a survey in Houston/Harris County, Texas, addressing whether the uninsured are high users of the ...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Begley CE,Behan P,Seo M

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this pilot study for evaluating equity in services at a hospital in rural Haiti, we investigated whether topography, walking time to dispensary, and presence of a mobile clinic were related to disparities in prenatal care utilization, using quantitative hospital record data on 100 women pregnant in 2002. We also as...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： King-Schultz L,Jones-Webb R

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This hypothesis-generating research describes the characteristics of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) sustained among 229 Veterans seeking homeless services. Nearly all participants (83%) had sustained at least one TBI prior to their first episode of homelessness. Among participants with a TBI, assaults, transportation...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Barnes SM,Russell LM,Hostetter TA,Forster JE,Devore MD,Brenner LA

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Public reporting of health care provider quality is intended to spark consumer informed decision-making, yet there is concern that it might exacerbate disparities. This study explores the extent to which people with chronic conditions are aware of and using comparative quality information (CQI) on hospitals and doctor...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Greene J,Fuentes-Caceres V,Verevkina N,Shi Y

更新日期：2015-08-01 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