Review
Gerontology
Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen
Summary: This article explores the importance of sexuality research in gerontology and highlights the impact of gender heterogeneity and intersectionality on sexuality in later life. Affirming gender identity, social connections, and health-promoting behaviors are positively associated with sexual quality of life, while sexual stigma and marginalization have adverse consequences.
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Pediatrics
Emily J. Ozer, Linda Sprague Martinez, Michelle Abraczinskas, Brian Villa, Ndola Prata
Summary: This article provides an overview of various forms of youth participation, focusing on youth participatory action research (YPAR) and its synergies with life course intervention research. The article analyzes the significance of YPAR for research, practice, and policies related to the systems and settings in which young people develop. It also illustrates how young people engage in YPAR work to enhance developmental responsiveness and equity in school and health systems, with examples from a youth-led health center in Rwanda and the integration of YPAR in public high schools in the United States. The article briefly considers the necessary adult capacities for this work, given the challenges posed by youth-adult power dynamics and assumptions about expert knowledge generation. It examines the alignment and potential challenges for integrating life course intervention research with YPAR and proposes next steps for research and practice in this intersection.
Editorial Material
Behavioral Sciences
Diana Schendel, Anne M. Roux, Elizabeth McGhee Hassrick, Kristen Lyall, Lindsay Shea, Giacomo Vivanti, Andrea Trubanova Wieckowski, Craig Newschaffer, Diana L. Robins
Summary: Most autism research focuses on basic and clinical science, but this paper argues for using a public health approach to address the impact of autism. The proposed framework emphasizes discovering health determinants in autism, developing strategies based on evidence, and implementing them in real-world settings. This integrated research framework can help identify gaps in knowledge, address translational barriers, and improve health outcomes for individuals with autism at a population level.
Article
Nursing
Felesia R. Bowen, Fayron Epps, John Lowe, Vincent Guilamo-Ramos
Summary: This article discusses health disparities and inequities among historically underrepresented populations and describes how an antiracism framework and inclusive research teams can be used to restore trust in research among these communities.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kemi M. Doll, Annie Green Howard, Till Sturmer, Tim Carey, Wanda K. Nicholson, Erin Carey, Evan Myers, David Nerenz, Whitney R. Robinson
Summary: This study aimed to demonstrate a method for using electronic health record-derived data to create composite symptom severity indices to more fully capture relevant markers that influence the decision for hysterectomy.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sarah Rotz, Johnathan Rose, Jeff Masuda, Diana Lewis, Heather Castleden
Summary: The current institutional frameworks for sex- and gender-based analysis show promise, but are lacking in addressing recent developments in research praxis. Through a critical examination of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research's frameworks and practices, the authors found that while attention has been given to representation, deeper justice issues such as intersectionality, positionality, and reflexivity have been neglected. The authors discuss possible strategies for institutions to improve the uptake of intersectional and culturally-relevant frameworks in the research community.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rebecca Bunnell, Juliet Ryan, Charlotte Kent
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the necessity for a new strategic science agenda in public health, addressing gaps such as health equity science, data science, communication science, policy analysis, scientific collaboration, and climate science. Public health leadership and scientists have a unique opportunity to use strategic science to guide an era of improved and equitable public health.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Nursing
Staja Q. Booker, Tamara A. Baker, Darlingtina Esiaka, Jacquelyn A. Minahan, Ilana J. Engel, Kasturi Banerjee, Michaela Poitevien
Summary: This theory-guided review examines the current and future state of pain disparities research based on 30 years of published data. It proposes directions for adopting a fourth generation of research that redefines and theorizes future pain disparities in a diverse society. Previous research has focused on describing disparities and the inadequate pain care experienced by racialized groups throughout history. It is important for research to not only illuminate existing problems but also provide implementable and sustainable solutions across different social contexts.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lynaea Filbey, Jie Wei Zhu, Francesca D'Angelo, Lehana Thabane, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, Eldrin Lewis, Manesh R. Patel, Tiffany Powell-Wiley, J. Jaime Miranda, Liesl Zuhlke, Javed Butler, Faiez Zannad, Harriette G. C. Van Spall
Summary: Participants in cardiovascular disease randomized controlled trials often do not represent the diverse population living with the disease. This review discusses the barriers and facilitators of trial enrollment, temporal trends, and the need for representativeness. It proposes strategies to increase representativeness, such as inclusive recruitment practices, diverse trial leadership, and research capacity-building in under-represented regions. Implementing these strategies can generate better and more generalizable evidence to address healthcare inequalities.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Bryan N. N. Patenaude, Salin Sriudomporn, Deborah Odihi, Joshua Mak, Gatien de Broucker
Summary: This study applies the VERSE vaccination equity toolkit to measure global immunization coverage inequality and compares it with traditional wealth-quintile based ranking methods. The findings show that using a multidimensional ranking method results in larger inequities than traditional methods, indicating an underestimation of the gap between the poorest and richest populations. Rating: 8/10
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Peter Abraham, Lee J. Hsieh, Erin Buckner, Efren J. Flores, Melissa A. Davis, Dorathy Tamayo-Murillo, Isabel G. Newton
Summary: Political momentum for antiracist policies grew out of collective trauma highlighted during the COVID pandemic, leading to discussions on the root causes of health disparities among historically underserved populations. Dismantling structural racism in medicine requires widespread support and collaboration to establish systematic approaches for sustainable change. Radiology, as a central component of medical care, can leverage its renewed focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) to lead discussions and catalyze lasting change.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Raquel G. G. Hernandez, Darcy A. A. Thompson, John D. D. Cowden
Summary: This study describes an innovative health equity curriculum (Leaders in Health Equity, LHE) delivered through multi-modal, service-free retreats to categorical pediatric residents. The results show significant improvements in trainees' knowledge and skills related to health equity, as well as an increased desire for advanced health equity content among residents over the study period. The curriculum also had sustainable impacts on residency operations and resources, and catalyzed organizational health equity initiatives.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sarah E. Gollust, Kathleen T. Call, J. Robin Moon, Bonnie Cluxton, Zinzi Bailey
Summary: This paper describes the curriculum of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Interdisciplinary Research Leaders (IRL) program, which aims to cultivate leaders, promote health equity in communities, and address health inequities through research and action.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Renate Baumgartner, Payal Arora, Corinna Bath, Darja Burljaev, Kinga Ciereszko, Bart Custers, Jin Ding, Waltraud Ernst, Eduard Fosch-Villaronga, Vassilis Galanos, Thomas Gremsl, Tereza Hendl, Cordula Kropp, Christian Lenk, Paul Martin, Somto Mbelu, Sara Morais dos Santos Bruss, Karolina Napiwodzka, Ewa Nowak, Tiara Roxanne, Silja Samerski, David Schneeberger, Karolin Tampe-Mai, Katerina Vlantoni, Kevin Wiggert, Robin Williams
Summary: Artificial intelligence offers both opportunities and challenges in healthcare, potentially exacerbating health inequalities. Further research is urgently needed on human-AI interaction to ensure reliable, safe, and equitable healthcare. The establishment of diverse and interdisciplinary teams plays a crucial role in the development of medical AI.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sara Dodson, Shardell Spriggs, Ryan Calabrese, Stacey Chambers, Marguerite Matthews, Cheryse Sankar, Alisa Schaefer, Christine Swanson-Fischer, Devon Crawford, George Umanah, Richard T. Benson
Summary: This study aims to describe NINDS's portfolio in health disparities and health equity (HD/HE) research by analyzing the projects funded between 2016 and 2020. A novel analysis protocol was developed to categorize and describe the projects based on disease focus, study populations, health equity determinants, and research type and phase. The results of the analysis provide a comprehensive picture of NINDS's HD/HE research portfolio and identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for future investment.