abstract：:Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) suffer from an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, and a high rate of premature CV morbidity and mortality. The confluence of CV risk factors, in the context of cardio-metabolic perturbations that vary as renal function declines, complicates str...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Norris KC,Nicholas SB

更新日期：2015-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We previously developed an 8-item self-assessment tool to identify individuals with a high probability of having albuminuria. This tool was developed and externally validated among non-Hispanic Whites and non-Hispanic Blacks. We sought to validate it in a multi-ethnic cohort that also included Hispanics and C...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Tanner RM,Woodward M,Peralta C,Warnock DG,Gutiérrez O,Shimbo D,Kramer H,Katz R,Muntner P

更新日期：2015-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Studies have demonstrated the effects of segregated social and physical environments on the development of chronic diseases for African Americans. Studies have not delineated the effects of segregated environments specifically on the health of African American men over their lifetime. This study examines the re...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Gilbert KL,Elder K,Lyons S,Kaphingst K,Blanchard M,Goodman M

更新日期：2015-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:In the 20th century, Africans in Sub-Saharan Africa had lower rates of cardiometabolic disease than Africans who migrated. However, in the 21st century, beyond infectious diseases, the triple epidemics of obesity, diabetes and hypertension have taken hold in Africa. Therefore, Africans are acquiring these chronic dise...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Commodore-Mensah Y,Himmelfarb CD,Agyemang C,Sumner AE

更新日期：2015-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our study examined associations between serious psychological distress and blood glucose level (HbA1c) and body mass index (BMI) among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) participants in a cardiovascular disease prevention program. DESIGN:Using linear regression, we assessed the relationships between s...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Huyser KR,Manson SM,Nelson LA,Noonan C,Roubideaux Y,Special Diabetes Program.,Indians Healthy Heart Demonstration Project.

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is becoming a worldwide public health problem and it is expected to worsen as its prevalence is increasing in children and adolescents. This report examined the distribution of major cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and the effect of life-style changes on coronary heart disease (CHD) risk pr...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Kwagyan J,Retta TM,Ketete M,Bettencourt CN,Maqbool AR,Xu S,Randall OS

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Relationships among sedentary behavior, weight gain, and weight loss and regain are understudied particularly for African Americans, a high risk group for obesity. The hypotheses were: sedentary behavior is positively associated with current body mass and % of weight loss maintained after initial weight loss...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Taylor WC,Kimbro RT,Evans-Hudnall G,Haughton McNeill L,Barnes AS

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and disproportionately affects ethnic minorities. While research examining health disparities is well-established, an historical understanding of how the disparities evolved over time may be warranted. This article examined racial differences in preva...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Smith JA,Frueh BC,Campbell J,Egede L

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association between African admixture and glaucoma prevalence among African American women. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS:Participants included 11616 African American women from the Women's Health Initiative Study (WHI) for whom admixture information was available and included 2548 who sel...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Garcia L,Qi L,Singh K,Kosoy R,Nassir R,Fijalkowski N,Haan M,Robbins J,Seldin MF

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity predisposes an individual to numerous risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Inflammation, reported as a link between obesity and cardiovascular disease, contributes to the development of atherosclerosis. OBJECTIVES:The aim of our study was to assess the relationship between lipid parameters, low...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Essiarab F,Taki H,Lebrazi H,Derouiche A,Kettani A,Sabri M,Saile R

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite efforts focused on outreach to minority populations, the literature reveals that the problem of disparities in minority involvement in clinical research persists. Thus, the objective of this article was to present an overview of the barriers to engage minorities in human subject research and the identification...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Charleswell CA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to determine whether race disparities in physical inactivity are present among urban low-income Blacks and Whites living in similar social context. DESIGN:This analysis included Black and White respondents ( > or = 18 years) from the Exploring Health Disparities in Integrated C...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Wilson-Frederick SM,Thorpe RJ Jr,Bell CN,Bleich SN,Ford JG,LaVeist TA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess risk factors for cardiovascular disease, barriers to health care, and desired health care education topics for Hispanics in the coastal region of South Carolina known as the Lowcountry. METHODS:174 Hispanic adults were surveyed at visits at the Mexican consulate using a novel interview instrument. ...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： McElligott K,McElligott J,Rivell G,Rolfe R,Sharpe R,Lambright K,Charles L

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Moderate to severe CKD, may be symptomless and therefore may be undetected if effort is not made to assess kidney function. The aim of this study was to determine the eGFR of asymptomatic newly diagnosed hypertensives and diabetics with a view to creating awareness for early screening, evaluation and interve...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Ajayi S,Mamven M,Ojji D

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study evaluates patient inertia (PtInert) factors including hopelessness in African Americans participating in church cardiovascular screening programs in low income areas in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Patient inertia is defined as an inability to assume adequate hypertension self-management behavio...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Joyner J,Cline DM,Simmons DR,Ferrario CM,Mount DL

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The use of behavioral interventions has been shown to improve glycemic control, however, the effectiveness of different behavioral interventions in one of the most high risk populations, African Americans, remains unclear. Our systematic review identified and examined findings of published behavioral interven...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Walker RJ,Smalls BL,Bonilha HS,Campbell JA,Egede LE

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose was to gain an indepth understanding of the factors influencing hypertension medication compliance among hypertensive older African Americans. DESIGN:Qualitative descriptive. In depth semistructured interviews were conducted with 28 patients. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed by...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Rimando M

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Biventricular pacing (BiV) is an important therapy for symptomatic heart failure (HF) patients with reduced left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (EF). The aim of our study was to determine if ethnic disparities in use of BiV in HF patients with LV systolic dysfunction are independent of socioeconomic stat...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Casale JC,Wolf F,Pei Y,Devereux RB

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Few studies have objectively quantified sedentary behavior, particularly in special population subgroups. This study quantified the volume of and breaks from sedentary behavior in a sample of overweight and obese, primarily African American, women. DESIGN:Cross-sectional. SETTING:18 census tracts in Columb...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Baruth M,Sharpe PA,Hutto B,Wilcox S,Warren TY

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine ace-inhibitor (ACEI) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) prescription and adherence patterns by race in diabetic public aid recipients. DESIGN, PARTICIPANTS, AND MEASURES:We analyzed prescription records of 27,529 adults aged 18-64 with diabetes who had at least one clinical indication for rec...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Lora CM,Sokolovsky AW,Touchette DR,Jin J,Hu X,Gao W,Gerber BS

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study examines the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and chronic disease burden among African Americans compared to Caucasians in a population of higher socioeconomic status. DESIGN:The current study is a cross-sectional, secondary data analysis of the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study. SETTING...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Frierson GM,Howard EN,DeFina LE,Powell-Wiley TM,Willis BL

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Substantial disparities in colorectal cancer (CRC) survival among racial-ethnic groups, especially between Blacks and Whites, have been extensively documented in the Northeast, California and South of the United States. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the determinants of colorectal cancer racial-e...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Wassira LN,Pinheiro PS,Symanowski J,Hansen A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:African Americans (AA) experience a high mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD), even without an increase in the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome (MetS). The potential role of sleep impairment in this phenomenon has not been studied. The current study examined the relationship between self-reported ...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Kazman JB,Abraham PA,Zeno SA,Poth M,Deuster PA

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our study aimed to assess patient's perceptions of generic drugs and utilization of generic drug discount programs. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:A survey was administered to adult participants at community health centers and community-based organizations in Houston, Texas, USA (n=525). MAIN OUTCOME MEAS...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

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

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lipid levels, including high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and triglycerides, have been reported to be associated with breast cancer risk. METHODS:We studied African American women (97 breast cancer cases and 102 controls) accrued through a population-...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Llanos AA,Makambi KH,Tucker CA,Wallington SF,Shields PG,Adams-Campbell LL

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus (DM) in the Adankwame community of Ghana. DESIGN:This was a cross-sectional, observational study. SETTING:This study took place in the rural Adankwame community of Ghana, approximately 12 km from Kumasi, Ghana. PAR...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Cook-Huynh M,Ansong D,Steckelberg RC,Boakye I,Seligman K,Appiah L,Kumar N,Amuasi JH

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To ascertain the association of -3826 A/G polymorphism with blood pressure and different obesity markers. DESIGN AND SUBJECTS:A total of 96 adult participants (49 males, 47 females) were studied. Anthropometric measurements and blood pressure were taken using standardized techniques. Obesity indices of body ...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Dhall M,Chaturvedi MM,Rai U,Kapoor S

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate and compare the prevalences of overweight, obesity, pre-diabetes and diabetes among a nationally representative sample of Mexican-American, non-Latino white and black adults, and by acculturation for Mexican-Americans. DESIGN, SETTINGS AND PARTICIPANTS:The NHANES 1999-2008 data sets were used. Bi...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Garcia L,Gold EB,Wang L,Yang X,Mao M,Schwartz AV

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minority girls are disproportionately affected by overweight and obesity. The independent effects of physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), and diet are not well understood. OBJECTIVE:This study examined the individual influences of PA, SB and diet on fat mass in Latina and African American (AA) g...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： McClain AD,Hsu YW,Belcher BR,Nguyen-Rodriguez S,Weigensberg M,Spruijt-Metz D

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The REACH NOLA Mental Health Infrastructure and Training Project (MHIT) aimed to reduce disparities in access to and quality of services for depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in post-Katrina New Orleans by developing a mental health outreach role for community health workers (CHWs) and case...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Wennerstrom A,Vannoy SD 3rd,Allen CE,Meyers D,O'Toole E,Wells KB,Springgate BF

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Develop and validate body image scales (BIS) presenting real human bodies adapted to the macroscopic phenotype of urban Cameroonian populations. DESIGN:Quantitative and qualitative analysis. SETTING:Yaoundé, capital city of Cameroon. PARTICIPANTS:Four samples with balanced sex-ratio: the first (n=16) aged ...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Cohen E,Pasquet P

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The safety net system remains an important part of the health care system for uninsured and minority populations, however, the closure of safety net hospitals changes the availability of care. Using community-based participatory research methods, we explored the impact of hospital closure among late middle a...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Walker KO,Leng M,Liang LJ,Forge N,Morales L,Jones L,Brown A

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The current study examined ethnic differences in patterns of weight loss and regain in response to an initial behavioral weight loss intervention followed by an extended-care maintenance program. METHODS:We analyzed data from 224 women (African American n = 43, Caucasian n = 181) from rural communities who p...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Rickel KA,Milsom VA,Ross KM,Hoover VJ,Peterson ND,Perri MG

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the prevalence of hypertension among adults in Bo, Sierra Leone. DESIGN:Hypertension data were extracted from outpatient clinic records. SETTING:Mercy Hospital in urban Bo, Sierra Leone. PATIENTS:All nonpregnant outpatients aged -15 years seen at the outpatient clinic in 2009. MAIN OUTCOME MEA...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Meehan KA,Bankoski AJ,Tejan E,Ansumana R,Bangura U,Stenger DA,Jacobsen KH

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The obesity epidemic has become a health crisis in the United States, particularly for minorities. This article reports on the health status and sociodemographic characteristics of morbidly obese American Indians living in rural areas of California. METHODS:A cross-sectional randomized household study of ...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Hodge FS,Cantrell BG,Kim S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Lean mass is an important determinant of bone mineral density (BMD) accrual, yet data regarding its correlates based on multiethnic premenopausal women are lacking. We examined the influence of age, race/ethnicity, and lifestyle variables on total and regional lean mass distribution in this population. DESIG...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Rahman M,Berenson AB

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of African American race on hypertension management among a real-world hypertensive population. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETTING:28 US physician practices. PATIENTS:Adult patients with a hypertension diagnosis between November 2006 and September 2008. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Blood ...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Batson B,Belletti D,Wogen J

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients from the Indian subcontinent have a distinct cardiovascular risk profile with profound health consequences. South Asians tend to develop more severe coronary artery disease at a younger age, and may also suffer from earlier myocardial infarction and heart failure. The genesis of this risk is multi-factorial. ...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Mangalmurti SS,Paley A,Gany F,Fisher EA,Hochman JS

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preterm delivery is the leading cause of infant mortality in the United States. The risk of preterm delivery and the prevalence of factors associated with preterm delivery differ by racial and ethnic groups. OBJECTIVE:To examine racial and ethnic differences in preterm delivery among women without the commo...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Whitehead N,Helms K

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of this study was to assess benefits, barriers, attitude, and beliefs about nutrient content and health effects, and sensory analysis of soy meat-alternatives among 40 African Americans, mean (SD) aged 54 (10), 78% of whom were females, participating in a faith-based nutrition program. Perceived benefits rece...

journal_title：Ethnicity & disease

authors： Pawlak R,Malinauskas B,Corbett A

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00