Review
Surgery
Michael El Boghdady, Beatrice Marianne Ewalds-Kvist
Summary: This article summarizes the racial discrimination in surgery in the past 5 years and answers the questions of its existence and the ways to reduce it. The conclusion is that racial discrimination does exist in surgery and there are ways to decrease it.
UPDATES IN SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Temitope Akinade, Anna Kheyfets, Naissa Piverger, Tracy M. Layne, Elizabeth A. Howell, Teresa Janevic
Summary: This article summarizes existing literature on the impact of racial-ethnic health care discrimination on health care outcomes for women of color in the U.S. It found evidence of racial-ethnic discrimination in health care and its varied effects on different types of health care outcomes. Further high-quality, targeted research is needed to better understand the influence of this phenomenon.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kim Robin van Daalen, Jeenan Kaiser, Samuel Kebede, Gabriela Cipriano, Hassan Maimouni, Ekiomoado Olumese, Anthea Chui, Isla Kuhn, Clare Oliver-Williams
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis found an association between racial discrimination and adverse pregnancy outcomes. The results showed significant positive associations between experiencing racial discrimination and adverse pregnancy events, with no studies reporting significant negative associations. Further research is needed with higher quality evidence.
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Eli K. Michaels, Christine Board, Mahasin S. Mujahid, Corinne A. Riddell, David H. Chae, Rucker C. Johnson, Amani M. Allen
Summary: There has been growing interest in measuring area-level racism as a social determinant of health. This systematic literature review examines the relationship between area-level racial prejudice and health outcomes, with a focus on race/ethnicity, and provides guidance for future research in terms of conceptual and methodological considerations.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emily C. Clark, Emily Cranston, Tionne Polin, Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh, Danielle MacDonald, Claire Betker, Maureen Dobbins
Summary: This article discusses the impact of structural racism on racial health equity and systematically reviews the effects of structural-level interventions on determinants of health and health outcomes for racialized populations. The findings are mixed, but there are clear benefits to policies that improve socioeconomic status and opportunities, and demonstrable harms from policies that restrict access to abortion or immigration.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Osayande Agbonlahor, Natasha DeJarnett, Joy L. Hart, Aruni Bhatnagar, Alison C. McLeish, Kandi L. Walker
Summary: This systematic review aimed to summarize the evidence linking racial/ethnic discrimination and cardiometabolic diseases. The study found a positive association between racial/ethnic discrimination and cardiometabolic diseases, leading to an increased risk of disease and higher levels of cardiometabolic biomarkers.
JOURNAL OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC HEALTH DISPARITIES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Natalie Guerrero, Xian Yu, Jean Raphael, Teresia O'Connor
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between racial discrimination experienced during late adolescence and psychological distress and well-being, and explore potential moderators of this relationship. Findings showed that approximately 25% of participants experienced high levels of racial discrimination, and these individuals had significantly worse psychological distress and lower levels of emotional well-being compared to those who did not experience discrimination. Race and ethnicity were found to moderate this relationship. The study highlights the importance of providing mental health support for adolescents who experience racial discrimination.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Meaghen Quinlan-Davidson, Kathryn J. Roberts, Delan Devakumar, Susan M. Sawyer, Rafael Cortez, Ligia Kiss
Summary: The study evaluated the quality of adolescent mental health services globally according to WHO standards. Most studies were from high-income countries and lacked conceptualization of quality.
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jamie M. Merkison, Anisha R. Chada, Audrey M. Marsidi, Jessica B. Spencer
Summary: There is an emerging body of scientific literature that examines the disparities in reproductive care for women in the United States. Racial and ethnic minorities face unique challenges in accessing fertility care and assisted reproductive technology. Identifying these disparities can help in identifying areas for intervention to improve the inequities in providing care for minority populations.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
S. E. LaFave, J. J. Suen, Q. Seau, A. Bergman, M. C. Fisher, R. J. Thorpe, S. L. Szanton
Summary: This review examines the impact of racism as an independent variable on various health outcomes in Black American adults aged 50 and older in the USA. Most studies focused on perceived interpersonal racism, perceived institutional racism, or residential segregation. The results show associations between racism and mental health, cardiovascular health, cognition, physical function, telomere length, and general health/other outcomes. However, some studies found no significant associations. It is necessary to conduct further research to understand the extent of structural and multilevel racism as a social determinant of health in older adults and improve measurement tools in this field.
JOURNAL OF URBAN HEALTH-BULLETIN OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dounia Bourabain, Pieter-Paul Verhaeghe
Summary: Research on the impact of everyday racism and discrimination on the mental and physical health of ethnic and racial groups has been increasing. Scholars use self-reported experiences of racism and discrimination scales to study this relationship. Despite attention to the psychometric measures, validity, and reliability of the items, less focus has been placed on the initial definition of everyday racism and discrimination. A systematic review of studies investigating this relationship found that while attention is given to the repeatability of everyday racism, actual definitions varied and the Everyday Discrimination Scale was commonly used, influencing the definition of everyday discrimination with a more individual perspective.
JOURNAL OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC HEALTH DISPARITIES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Guangyi Wang, Gabriel L. Schwartz, Kiarri N. Kershaw, Cyanna McGowan, Min Hee Kim, Rita Hamad
Summary: This study analyzed the association between residential segregation and health outcomes among Black and White children in the U.S. The findings suggest that higher segregation is associated with worse self-rated health among Black children, especially older ones, and moving out of highly segregated neighborhoods is associated with a lower probability of poor self-rated health among White children.
SSM-POPULATION HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Patricia C. Heyn, Elizabeth A. Terhune, Mahederemariam Bayleyegn Dagne, Christi Piper, Vivian A. Welch, Damian Francis, Ana B. Pizarro, Anita Rizvi, Nila Sathe, Omar Dewidar, Colleen Ovelman, Tiffany Duque, Tamara A. Baker, Robert W. Turner II, Meera Viswanathan, Dru Riddle
Summary: This study aims to investigate the current usage and underlying concepts of racial health equity to promote unity in research efforts within the USA.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kevin H. Nguyen, Ira B. Wilson, Anya R. Wallack, Amal N. Trivedi
Summary: Racial and ethnic disparities in patient care experiences were found among Medicaid managed care enrollees, with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander enrollees reporting the worst experiences. These disparities were largely attributable to worse experiences within the same plan by race or ethnicity. Plans with higher percentages of Hispanic or Latino enrollees showed smaller disparities, and for some outcomes, plans with higher percentages of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander enrollees also showed smaller disparities.
Review
Pediatrics
Federica Amati, Lucy McCann, Euridice Castaneda-Gutierrez, Emily Prior, Carolien Annika van Loo-Bouwman, Marieke Abrahamse-Berkeveld, Elena Oliveros, Susan Ozanne, Michael Edward Symonds, Ching-Yu Chang, Neena Modi
Summary: This study examined the relationship between infant body composition and later health outcomes. The findings suggest a positive association between infant adiposity and future adiposity or BMI. However, the validity of infant body composition as a biomarker of future health remains inconclusive and further research is needed.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Akilew A. Adane, Carrington C. J. Shepherd, Brad M. Farrant, Scott W. White, Helen D. Bailey
Summary: The study found that women with a history of preterm birth were at greater risk of experiencing preterm birth in subsequent pregnancies compared to those with only full-term births. The risk increased with shorter gestational lengths and the number of previous preterm deliveries.
AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Helen D. Bailey, Akilew A. Adane, Scott W. White, Brad M. Farrant, Carrington C. J. Shepherd
Summary: In Western Australia between 2010-2015, the rates of caesarean sections among women with antepartum stillbirths were low, in accordance with current guidelines. Factors associated with an increased risk of caesarean section following antepartum stillbirth included placenta praevia or placental abruption, birth at a metropolitan private hospital, large-for-gestational-age birthweight, and any maternal chronic condition. Analgesia types used during labour included systemic narcotics and regional blocks, with a significant percentage of those having a caesarean section receiving general anaesthetic.
AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joyce Cleary, Catherine Nolan, Martin Guhn, Kimberly C. Thomson, Sophie Barker, Camille Deane, Christopher J. Greenwood, Julia Tulloh Harper, Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, Primrose Letcher, Jacqui A. Macdonald, Delyse Hutchinson, Elizabeth A. Spry, Meredith O'Connor, Vaughan Carr, Melissa Green, Tom Peachey, John W. Toumbourou, Jane Hosking, Jerri Nelson, Joanne Williams, Stephen R. Zubrick, Ann Sanson, Kate Lycett, Craig A. Olsson
Summary: Longitudinal research findings globally emphasize the importance of early life course approach to mental health promotion. Existing population monitoring systems for this period are designed for specific stages. This study presents a new system that measures social and emotional development across eight census surveys with a three-year interval. The data collection is community-led and integrated into existing government-funded universal services. The aim is to guide community-led investments in mental health promotion from early childhood to young adulthood.
LONGITUDINAL AND LIFE COURSE STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Helen D. Bailey, Caitlin Gray, Akilew A. Adane, Natalie A. Strobel, Scott W. White, Rhonda Marriott, Gizachew A. Tessema, Carrington C. J. Shepherd, Mary Sharp
Summary: Having a preterm birth is associated with increased mortality risk for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women up to 38 years after giving birth, highlighting the importance of prevention and screening.
PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Social Work
Shannon K. Bennetts, Amanda R. Cooklin, Jan M. Nicholson, Naomi J. Hackworth, Julie Green, Stephen R. Zubrick, Sharinne B. Crawford
Summary: This study investigated media reports on children's independent mobility and found that the reports were predominantly negative. However, there was no direct association between the media reports and parental attitudes, suggesting that parental attitudes are influenced by multiple factors.
CHILDREN & SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Rebecca Hood, Juliana Zabatiero, Desiree Silva, Stephen R. Zubrick, Leon Straker
Summary: As families increasingly use mobile touch screen devices, it has the potential to impact parent-child interactions and future child development. This study found that device use can both enhance and disrupt parent-infant attachment.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Tomasz Zajac, Francisco Perales, Wojtek Tomaszewski, Ning Xiang, Stephen R. Zubrick
Summary: Understanding the factors contributing to student dropout in higher education has been a policy concern for decades, but the role of student mental health in this remains poorly understood. Previous studies on this topic have limitations in methodology and scope, often relying on small or non-representative samples and subjective measures, and focusing mainly on main effects. This paper overcomes these limitations by using comprehensive administrative data on the full population of Australian undergraduate students from 2012 to 2015 (n = 652,139). The findings show that around 15% of students drop out within their first year, and students receiving treatment for mental health problems are significantly more likely to drop out, even after considering other factors.
Review
Nursing
Akilew A. Adane, Carrington C. J. Shepherd, Tracy Reibel, Getinet Ayano, Rhonda Marriott
Summary: This scoping review examined the associations between maternal mental health problems and birth and childhood outcomes among Indigenous populations. The study found that maternal substance use disorder was associated with adverse birth and childhood outcomes, but there is limited evidence for other common mental health problems. Further research is needed to determine the impact of maternal mental health problems on offspring outcomes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ha Trong Nguyen, Hayley Christian, Huong Thu Le, Luke Connelly, Stephen R. Zubrick, Francis Mitrou
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the differential impact of weather conditions on physical activity and sleep time allocation in children and adults. The findings showed that unfavourable weather conditions, such as cold, hot, or rainy weather, led to a reduction in moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activity time and an increase in sedentary time for children. However, these weather conditions had little impact on children's sleep time or the time allocation of their parents.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Economics
Francis Mitrou, Ha Trong Nguyen, Huong Thu Le, Stephen R. Zubrick
Summary: This paper uses a fixed effects instrumental variables model and a nationally representative panel dataset from Australia to provide robust evidence on the causal impact of mental distress on cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking behaviors. The study finds that mental distress significantly increases the prevalence and intensity of both cigarette and alcohol consumption, and also significantly increases household monetary expenditures on tobacco and alcohol. These impacts are more pronounced among lower educated individuals or children of smokers, and slightly higher among males. The findings highlight the importance of mental health screening and treatment programs, especially among lower educated individuals or children of smokers, to prevent addictive behaviors.
EMPIRICAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Danielle Pollock, Helen D. Bailey, Zachary Munn, Sabira Hasanoff, Chelsea Valenzuela, Cindy Stern, Carrie Price, Rhonda Marriott, Janinne Gliddon, Carolyn Lewis, Carol Mitchie, Muriel Bowie, Millie Penny, Tracy Reibel, Jane Warland, Brad Farrant, Scott W. White, Carrington C. J. Shepherd
Summary: This review aims to investigate the perceptions, knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and myths about stillbirth among First Nations populations. To develop appropriate interventions for these populations, the study will examine the current views of First Nations people from the United States, Canada, Aotearoa/New Zealand, and Australia regarding stillbirth.
JBI EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Belinda Neo, Xiaochen Qu, Eleanor Dunlop, Carrington Shepherd, Erin I. Walsh, Nicolas Cherbuin, Lucinda J. Black
Summary: This study aimed to identify key topics and research gaps in vitamin D research in Australia through data analysis. The results identified nine topics and 60 sub-topics, including the impact of vitamin D on vulnerable populations, the effects of sun exposure on health, and the association between vitamin D and falls and fractures in older adults. However, there is limited research on vitamin D in Aboriginal populations and dietary vitamin D.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniel Christensen, Alison Gibberd, Bridgette Mcnamara, Sandra Eades, Carrington Shepherd, David B. Preen, Daniel Mcaullay, Natalie Strobel
Summary: This study identified important determinants of discharge against medical advice (DAMA), including admission status, triage status, location, and calendar year. These findings could inform targeted measures to decrease DAMA, particularly in regional and remote communities.
PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marwan Awad Ahmed, Helen D. Bailey, Gavin Pereira, Scott W. White, Matthew J. L. Hare, Kingsley Wong, Rhonda Marriott, Carrington C. J. Shepherd
Summary: This population-based study investigated the association between BMI and other predictors with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among Australian Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal mothers. The study found that obesity, previous large for gestational age babies, and previous macrosomia were more strongly associated with GDM in Aboriginal mothers. Overweight/obesity was identified as a key driver of GDM among Aboriginal women.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Helen D. Bailey, Akilew A. Adane, Scott W. White, Brad M. Farrant, Carrington C. J. Shepherd
Summary: This study found that mothers of stillbirths in Western Australia between 2000 and 2015 had an increased risk of severe maternal morbidity compared to mothers of live births, regardless of the presence of maternal comorbidities.
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)