The pattern of association between U.S. economic indicators and infant mortality rates at the state level.

abstract：:Young women in Jamaica face significant risk for HIV and other STIs. A clearer understanding of the factors associated with sexual experience and unprotected intercourse is needed. Data were collected from 330 adolescent females aged 13 to 17 recruited through community based organizations in Kingston, Jamaica, from 2...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Kang SY,Hutchinson MK,Waldron N

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies show that many physicians do not accept new patients with Medicaid coverage, but no study has examined Medicaid enrollees' actual experience of provider refusal of their coverage and its implications. Using the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, we estimate provider refusal of health insurance cov...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Bhandari N,Shi Y,Jung K

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic health conditions are overrepresented among prisoners who often face barriers to medical care following release. Transitions clinics seek to provide timely access to medical care following release. This retrospective cohort study investigated care delivery and health outcomes for recently released prisoners re...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Fox AD,Anderson MR,Bartlett G,Valverde J,Starrels JL,Cunningham CO

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aim to evaluate the association between family income and mock multiple mini interview (MMI) performance for prospective medical school applicants. Each applicant participated in a three-station mock MMI and were scored on four items, each on a sevenpoint scale. Of the 48 prospective applicants participating, 29 (6...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Burton BN,Labastide AS,Muhoozi BN,Lopez-Ramos CG,Anders AT,Garcia K,Gabriel RA,Willies-Jacobo L

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Precision medicine is an approach in which the characteristics of patients as well as their diseases are used to identify optimal therapy; it links researchers, patients, health care providers, and clinical laboratories. In precision medicine, specific molecular characteristics of an untreatable cancer can be targeted...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Grizzle WE

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：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：INTRODUCTION:This study analyzed the impact of sociodemographic characteristics, patient comorbidities, risk factors for critical limb ischemia and hospital characteristics on racial disparities in amputation rates for Native American patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). METHODS:The study used the Healthcare...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Rizzo JA,Chen J,Laurich C,Santos A,Martinsen BJ,Ryan MP,Kotlarz H,Gunnarsson C

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：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：INTRODUCTION:Emotional intelligence (EI) interests medical schools as a predictive factor in their graduates' clinical success. Historically black college and university (HBCU) academic health centers produce professionals to address health disparities. This preliminary study evaluated a health disparity reduction curr...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Parks MH,Chen CK,Haygood CD,McGee ML

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：: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：:Urban American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) are highly mobile, and little is known about ways to include them in research or clinical activities. We evaluated postal mailings as a means of reaching patients seen at an urban Indian health care facility (60% of whom were AI/AN) and identified factors associated with ...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Duffy D,Goldberg J,Buchwald D

更新日期：2006-08-01 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：:This report describes an innovative approach to implementing the Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) model in underserved, community-based settings. Although numerous resources are available to physicians interested in offering medication-assisted treatment (MAT), there is little guidance on how to integrate and oper...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Brooks EM,Brasler P

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since September 2005, Charity Hospital of New Orleans has been closed due to Hurricane Katrina. A debate following the closing arose about whether this public hospital should be renovated or a new medical center affiliated with the Louisiana State University should be built. Using academic literature, government stati...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Leleu H,Moises J,Valdmanis VG

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implementing and evaluating smoking cessation interventions in underserved populations has been found difficult due to high rates of non-adherence to the prescribed protocol. To understand better the barriers to cessation participation, we studied low-income inner-city pregnant women who were enrolled in either a stan...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Wen KY,Miller SM,Lazev A,Fang Z,Hernandez E

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More effective treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) creates an opportunity to improve health outcomes. OBJECTIVE:To use Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)-defined HCV quality indicators (QI) as a framework to assess the quality of care at an urban safety net hospital. DESIGN:Retrospective co...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Assoumou SA,Huang W,Horsburgh CR,Mus,Linas BP

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reducing the cancer incidence and mortality rates of underserved populations will require multidisciplinary efforts involving diverse teams of investigators. We describe a collaborative program between a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center and a minority-serving institution. The organizations worked tog...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Thompson B,O'Connell M,Löest H,Anderson J,Westcott R

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cancer is among the leading causes of death in American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs), with rates increasing over the last two decades. Barriers in accessing cancer screening and treatment likely contribute to this situation. METHODS:We administered structured clinical interviews and conducted descr...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Sawchuk CN,Van Dyke E,Omidpanah A,Russo JE,Tsosie U,Goldberg J,Buchwald D

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Attachment theory suggests that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) should predict lower trust in the medical profession. To test this theory, a cross-sectional survey was administered to young adults self-identifying as homeless. The purpose of the survey was to examine the relationship of ACEs, attachment style, an...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Munoz RT,Hanks H,Brahm NC,Miller CR,McLeod D,Fox MD

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：PURPOSE:To describe the ethnicity/race and gender distribution of the international medical graduates (IMGs) qualified to enter graduate medical education (GME) and those who are actually in GME. METHODS:The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) database and the American Medical Association's Ma...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Norcini JJ,van Zanten M,Boulet JR

更新日期：2008-05-01 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：: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：: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：: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：: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：OBJECTIVE:Study occurrence and consequences of deductibles and medical debt among privately insured under the Affordable Care Act. METHODS:Analysis of 2012-2016 National Health Interview Survey data on privately insured adults younger than age 65 on the effect of deductibles on medical debt, deferred medical care, and...

journal_title：Journal of health care for the poor and underserved

authors： Rabin DL,Jetty A,Petterson S,Froehlich A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00