Community wellness: a group empowerment model for rural America.

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：: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：:The prevalence of tobacco smoking among people with HIV (PWH) ranges from 40% to 70%. Additionally, tobacco smoking is higher among low-income individuals, yet few studies have examined tobacco smoking in low socioeconomic status PWH. Using data from a cohort of PWH receiving care in an urban HIV clinic, we characteri...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Miles DRB,Bilal U,Hutton HE,Lau B,Lesko CR,Fojo A,McCaul ME,Keruly J,Moore RD,Chander G

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:In spite of cost-saving tobacco-dependence treatments, many state Medicaid programs offer only limited coverage for these treatments. This report builds a case for state-level financial benefits from funding smoking cessation treatment for Medicaid-eligible populations. METHODS:Applying published cost estim...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： McCallum DM,Fosson GH,Pisu M

更新日期：2014-11-01 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：:The food environment is described by two measures: store-level (actual) and individual-level (perceived). Understanding the relationship between actual and perceived fruit and vegetable (F&V) nutrition environments is important as their association may influence F&V purchases and consumption. The study objective was t...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Stallings TL,Gazmararian JA,Goodman M,Kleinbaum D

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Patient Safety and Clinical Pharmacy Services Collaborative (PSPC) is demonstrating improvements in the quality of care delivered by safety-net organizations through integration of clinical pharmacy services. This article describes how the PSPC is leading meaningful change in the arena of medication use in managem...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Wallack MC,Loafman M,Sorensen TD

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mobile health clinics often deliver care in medically underserved communities and train student volunteers to support service delivery, but little is known about how these clinics affect trainees. METHODS:We conducted a qualitative analysis of over 100 trainees' experiences volunteering with a mobile heal...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： So M,Crosby AD,Eligene L,Bennet J,Williams M,Oriol NE

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper explores the presentation of severe depression among patients with accumulated trauma in the context of an urban community health center (primary care clinic) in California, as well as opportunities to address this phenomenon in light of diminished community-based mental health services. ...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Parrish MM,Miller L,Peltekof B

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a response to rising health care costs and substantial cuts in state funding for correctional health care in Texas, we developed and applied a process framework for systematically prioritizing the provision of inpatient hospital services to prisoners. Specifically, all inpatient services provided from September 200...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Schneider BC,Harzke AJ,Ivanitskaya L,Murray OJ

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The National Postbaccalaureate Collaborative (NPBC) is a partnership of Postbaccalaureate Programs (PBPs) dedicated to helping promising college graduates from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds get into and succeed in medical school. This study aims to determine long-term program outcomes by loo...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： McDougle L,Way DP,Lee WK,Morfin JA,Mavis BE,Matthews D,Latham-Sadler BA,Clinchot DM

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity disproportionately affects Latina adults, and goal-setting is a technique often used to promote lifestyle behavior change and weight loss. To explore the meanings and dimensions of goal-setting in immigrant Latinas, we conducted four focus groups arranged by language ability and country of origin in an urban, ...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Jay M,Gutnick D,Squires A,Tagliaferro B,Gerchow L,Savarimuthu S,Chintapalli S,Shedlin MG,Kalet A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asian immigrants in the U.S. are far less likely to have health insurance or use health care services than both U.S.-born Asians and non-Hispanic Whites. Furthermore, Asian immigrants who access the U.S. health care system are less likely than non-Hispanic Whites to receive high-quality services. This paper reviews fo...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Clough J,Lee S,Chae DH

更新日期：2013-02-01 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：:The Nganampa Health Council (literally "Our Health Council") is an Aboriginal community-controlled Primary Health Care service established in 1983. It was born out of the political struggle for Aboriginal Land Rights in South Australia which culminated in The Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Land Rights Act...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Wooley S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recruiting and retaining rural primary care providers is challenging. The Graduate Nursing Education Primary Care Scholars (GNEPCS) is a partnership between a philanthropic organization and a school of nursing to recruit, educate, train, and retain primary care advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) for practice ...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Selleck C,Deupree J,Hodges A,Holland A,Plane L,Horton J,Harper DC

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New York City (NYC) has one of the highest incidence and mortality rates of oral and pharyngeal cancer (OPC) for Hispanics of any major U.S. city. This qualitative assessment explores OPC awareness, attitudes, and screening practices among at-risk Hispanics, health care providers, and community leaders in a Hispanic n...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Cruz GD,Shulman LC,Kumar JV,Salazar CR

更新日期：2007-11-01 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：:The objectives of this study were: 1) to evaluate the acceptance, effectiveness, and sustainability of a promotora (community health worker) pilot program to improve hypertension control among medically underserved Mexican Americans of the El Paso, Texas area, and 2) to demonstrate improvements in clinical measures of...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Balcazar HG,Byrd TL,Ortiz M,Tondapu SR,Chavez M

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe data from a multi-center community-based survey of homeless veterans who were not accessing available primary care to identify reasons for not getting this care as well as for not seeking health care when it was needed. Overall, 185 homeless veterans were interviewed: The average age was 48.7 years (SD 10....

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： O'Toole TP,Johnson EE,Redihan S,Borgia M,Rose J

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Homicide is the number one cause of death among African American youth, both male and female. Largely to blame for Black-on-Black violence is the sense of alienation our youth feel from society. To counter this phenomenon of violence it is essential to empower youth. Through education and community-based programs we c...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： DeBerry LM

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This scoping review identifies the best practices of community-based participatory research with Pacific Islanders in the United States and United States Affiliated Pacific Islands. Eighty-four articles from January 2000 to December 2017 were included in the review. Best practices included the importance of engaging P...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： McElfish PA,Yeary K,Sinclair IA,Steelman S,Esquivel MK,Aitaoto N,Kaholokula K,Purvis RS,Ayers BL

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To appreciate the causes of the African-American cancer crisis, contemporary myths and perceptual gaps regarding cancer in blacks must be analyzed and placed in historical context. Since ancient times, racism has permeated western scientific, medical, and social cultures. Yet contemporary analysts typically frame a 37...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Byrd WM,Clayton LA

更新日期：1993-01-01 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 Regional Coordinating Center for Hurricane Response (RCC) collaborated with the EXPORT Centers (Centers of Excellence in Partnerships for Community Outreach, Research on Health Disparities and Training) to rebuild, revitalize, and improve the health care infrastructure in the Gulf Coast states damaged by Hurricane...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Mack D,Brantley KM,Bell KG

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Farmworkers experience a lack of control over the conditions of their work environment. In trying to reduce the effects of exposure to pesticides, most health care providers give instructions to farmworkers about how to protect themselves. Outreach programs that target farmworkers focus on health education and recomme...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Austin C,Arcury TA,Quandt SA,Preisser JS,Saavedra RM,Cabrera LF

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This integrative literature review evaluates the construct validity and potential for bias of commonly used postpartum depression screening tools in women with low socioeconomic status. Multiple search strategies were applied to identify literature addressing the validity of the Beck Depression Inventory, Center for E...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： King PA

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Until recently, few children with chronic illnesses such as sickle cell disease (SCD) lived past late adolescence. Substantial reductions in mortality mean a growing number of adolescents with SCD reach adulthood. Consensus among researchers and health care providers (HCP) from multiple disciplines is that critical at...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Telfair J,Alexander LR,Loosier PS,Alleman-Velez PL,Simmons J

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This commentary examines Genesee County (Flint) Michigan to explore whether a well-structured safety net system is able to provide low-income uninsured people adequate access to care at a reasonable cost. Genessee County is one of the more economically challenged communities in the country. This commentary explores th...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Hall MA,Hamacher L,Johnson JM

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00