Review
Oncology
Ernesto Sosa, Gail D'Souza, Aamna Akhtar, Melissa Sur, Kyra Love, Jeanette Duffels, Dan J. Raz, Jae Y. Kim, Virginia Sun, Loretta Erhunmwunsee
Summary: This study investigates the inequalities in lung cancer screening (LCS) and finds significant disparities along racial and socioeconomic lines. Black and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals miss out on potential benefits of LCS along the pipeline, resulting in increased mortality rates.
CA-A CANCER JOURNAL FOR CLINICIANS
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Adit Doza, Gail A. Jensen, Wassim Tarraf
Summary: The study found that mortality rates among Blacks and Hispanic-Spanish have risen since the mid-1990s, and Hispanic-Spanish may be losing their advantageous lower risk of mortality, long known as the Hispanic Paradox.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Omid Yazdanpanah, David J. J. Benjamin, Arash Rezazadeh Kalebasty
Summary: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men. Sexual minorities, including gay and bisexual men, as well as transgender women, face disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment outcomes. While it is unclear if sexual minorities have a higher incidence of prostate cancer, studies have shown worse quality-of-life outcomes for this population following treatment. Further research is urgently needed to provide optimal care for sexual minorities with prostate cancer.
Review
Oncology
Rosa Nouvini, Patricia A. Parker, Charlotte D. Malling, Kendra Godwin, Rosario Costas-Muniz
Summary: This systematic review explores interventions aimed at improving cancer clinical trial enrollment for racial and ethnic minorities, showing potential benefits of patient navigation/coaching and other interventions in increasing recruitment rates.
Article
Oncology
Ana R. Acuna-Villaorduna, Juan Lin, Mimi Kim, Sanjay Goel
Summary: Early-onset colorectal cancer is more common in Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic populations, with differences in clinical/pathological features and cancer-specific survival compared to Non-Hispanic White populations.
Article
Ethnic Studies
Janet N. Chu, Susan L. Stewart, Ginny Gildengorin, Ching Wong, Hy Lam, Stephen J. McPhee, Moon S. Chen, Roshan Bastani, Annette E. Maxwell, Victoria M. Taylor, Tung T. Nguyen
Summary: This study examines the effectiveness of a media campaign aimed at promoting hepatitis B screening among Vietnamese Americans. Through a three-year media campaign, there was an increase in hepatitis B screening among Vietnamese Americans. The exposure to newspaper elements increased in the intervention community, which was associated with an increase in hepatitis B screening rates.
ETHNICITY & HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Ulrike Boehmer, Bill M. Jesdale, Carl G. Streed, Madina Agenor
Summary: The study found that sexual minority male and female cancer survivors had 2 to 3 times greater odds of depression and/or poor mental health among White, Black, and Hispanic survivors. There were differences in physical and mental health outcomes among sexual minority cancer survivors in relation to sexual orientation and race/ethnicity.
Article
Oncology
Nicolas G. G. Nelson, Joseph F. F. Lombardo, Ayako Shimada, Marissa L. L. Ruggiero, Alexandria P. P. Smith, Kevin Ko, Amy E. E. Leader, Edith P. P. Mitchell, Nicole L. L. Simone
Summary: The LGBTQ+ community faces disparities in cancer screening due to various factors, such as lower screening rates and health literacy gaps caused by systemic barriers. A survey was conducted to understand healthcare providers' experiences, perceptions, and knowledge regarding cancer screening for LGBTQ+ patients. The results showed that despite a lack of formal training, most providers recognized the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ patients. However, there was a lack of consensus among respondents regarding cancer screenings for lesbian and transgender patients, highlighting the need for clearer screening standards and educational programs for LGBTQ+ subpopulations.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Cora H. Ormseth, Alyssa C. Mooney, Ojmarrh Mitchell, Renee Y. Hsia
Summary: This study highlights the association between county characteristics and racial disparities in legal intervention injuries in California. It suggests that residential segregation may contribute to increased legal intervention injury rates for Black residents. Reform efforts should focus on addressing the legacy of discriminatory policies and segregated communities.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Reed Mszar, Dipika J. Gopal, Rupa Chowdary, Cara Lea Smith, Cara D. Dolin, Melinda L. Irwin, Daniel Soffer, Richard Nemiroff, Jennifer Lewey
Summary: The study found significant racial/ethnic disparities in lipid screening and awareness of high cholesterol as a cardiovascular disease risk factor among pregnant women. Prenatal care may offer an opportunity to improve access to screening and increase awareness of risk factors among younger women, reducing disparities in preventive care services.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Family Studies
Elizabeth Crouch, Elizabeth Radcliff, Melinda A. Merrell, Monique J. Brown, Lucy Annang Ingram, Janice Probst
Summary: The study found that children from racial/ethnic minority groups are less likely to have mentors for guidance, live in safe neighborhoods, or live in supportive neighborhoods compared to their Non-Hispanic White counterparts, highlighting the negative disparities faced by racial/ethnic minority populations.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Wilmina Landford, Jocellie Marquez, Ledibabari Mildred Ngaage, Sourish Rathi, Talia Stewart, John Hill, Tara Huston, Kristen Broderick, Oluseyi Aliu
Summary: The authors conducted a study on the representation of women and ethnic minorities at plastic surgery conferences in the United States from 2014 to 2018. They found that women were more represented at these conferences compared to the plastic surgery workforce, while ethnic minorities were underrepresented and showed a decreasing trend over time.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Charles S. Kamen, Theresa A. Hastert, Megan Mulvaney, Forrest Hosea, Alexandra M. VanBergen, Ali Fakih, Knoll Larkin, Evan Killingsworth, Hayley S. Thompson
Summary: Researchers collaborated with a cancer action council comprised of LGBTQIA stakeholders with lived cancer experience to assess community needs, identify evidence-based interventions, and adapt existing interventions to meet the needs of LGBTQIA cancer patients and caregivers.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Pritesh S. Karia, Yongmei Huang, Parisa Tehranifar, Kala Visvanathan, Jason D. Wright, Jeanine M. Genkinger
Summary: There are racial and ethnic differences in the adoption of opportunistic salpingectomy, and these differences persist even after the release of national guidelines.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Christina Dorismond, Zainab Farzal, Rupali N. Shah, Charles S. Ebert, Robert A. Buckmire
Summary: Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (OHNS) has a lower representation of underrepresented minorities compared to other surgical subspecialties. The study found that using Step 2 scores and Alpha Omega Alpha membership as application screening methods negatively affected the chances of underrepresented minorities. Therefore, alternative application review methods, such as holistic evaluation, should be considered to promote equitable distribution of interview opportunities.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Jiayan Gu, Annette E. Maxwell, Grace X. Ma, Xiaokun Qian, Yin Tan, Hsing-Chuan Hsieh, Shin-Ping Tu, Judy Huei-yu Wang
JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION
(2019)
Article
Oncology
Annette E. Maxwell, Aziza Lucas-Wright, Juana Gatson, L. Chang, Catherine M. Crespi
JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Annette E. Maxwell, Rhonda Santifer, L. Cindy Chang, Juana Gatson, Catherine M. Crespi, Aziza Lucas-Wright
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aziza Lucas-Wright, Petra Duran, Mohsen Bazargan, Claudia Vargas, Annette E. Maxwell
ETHNICITY & DISEASE
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Annette E. Maxwell, Aziza Lucas-Wright, Rhonda E. Santifer, Claudia Vargas, Juana Gatson, L. Cindy Chang
PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE
(2019)
Article
Ethnic Studies
Janet N. Chu, Susan L. Stewart, Ginny Gildengorin, Ching Wong, Hy Lam, Stephen J. McPhee, Moon S. Chen, Roshan Bastani, Annette E. Maxwell, Victoria M. Taylor, Tung T. Nguyen
Summary: This study examines the effectiveness of a media campaign aimed at promoting hepatitis B screening among Vietnamese Americans. Through a three-year media campaign, there was an increase in hepatitis B screening among Vietnamese Americans. The exposure to newspaper elements increased in the intervention community, which was associated with an increase in hepatitis B screening rates.
ETHNICITY & HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peggy A. Hannon, Annette E. Maxwell, Cam Escoffery, Thuy Vu, Marlana J. Kohn, Lindsay Gressard, Laurel Dillon-Sumner, Caitlin Mason, Amy Degroff
PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE
(2019)
Article
Oncology
Annette E. Maxwell, Phillip Sundin, Catherine M. Crespi
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2020)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Annette E. Maxwell, Sandra Young, Norma Gomez, Khoa Tran, L. Cindy Chang, Elisabeth Nails, David Gere, Roshan Bastani
Summary: This article describes the development of a radionovela aimed at informing the community about the importance of preventive health care, following the Sabido Method. The methodology used in developing a radionovela may be of interest to other public health practitioners looking to create engaging educational materials, especially for communities that rely on oral information.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL HUMANITIES
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Ryan G. Toedebusch, Ning-Wei Wei, Kulani T. Simafranca, Jennie A. Furth-Jacobus, Ingrid Brust-Mascher, Susan L. Stewart, Peter J. Dickinson, Kevin D. Woolard, Chai-Fei Li, Karen M. Vernau, Frederick J. Meyers, Christine M. Toedebusch
Summary: Canine oligodendrogliomas are fatal brain tumors, and glioma-associated microglia/macrophages (GAMs) may contribute to their progression. However, the immune microenvironment in oligodendrogliomas differs from that in astrocytomas.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Annette E. Maxwell, Claudia Vargas, Rhonda Santifer, L. Cindy Chang, Catherine M. Crespi, Aziza Lucas-Wright
Summary: Churches are important assets for African American and Latino communities, and can play a critical role in health promotion. This study aims to identify the facilitators and challenges of health promotion in churches, and compare Black and Latino churches of different sizes.
JOURNAL OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC HEALTH DISPARITIES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Annette E. Maxwell, Aziza Lucas-Wright, L. Cindy Chang, Rhonda E. Santifer, Catherine M. Crespi
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Annette E. Maxwell, Aziza Lucas-Wright, Juana Gatson, Claudia Vargas, Rhonda E. Santifer, L. Cindy Chang, Khoa Tran
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Young, Norma Gomez, Annette E. Maxwell
HEALTH PROMOTION PRACTICE
(2019)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Jin E. Kim-Mozeleski, Janice Y. Tsoh, Ginny Gildengorin, Lien H. Cao, Tiffany Ho, Sarita Kohli, Hy Lam, Ching Wong, Susan Stewart, Stephen J. McPhee, Tung T. Nguyen
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH JOURNAL
(2018)