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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Saddaf Naaz Akhtar, Nandita Saikia, T. Muhammad
Summary: This study examined the influence of gender on self-rated health among older adults in India and found a female disadvantage. The results showed that lower socioeconomic status, health conditions, and lack of resources were determinants of poor current health and worse change in health among older adults.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Donna M. Hackley, Shruti Jain, Sarah E. Pagni, Matthew Finkelman, Joseph Ntaganira, John P. Morgan
Summary: Personal oral hygiene practices and socio-economic factors significantly affect oral health outcomes, with differences in oral hygiene habits between rural and urban areas. Education level and occupation are associated with oral hygiene practices.
GLOBAL HEALTH ACTION
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria Helena Rodrigues Galvao, Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli
Summary: The study found a reduction in absolute income-related inequalities in oral health services utilization among the Brazilian population from 1998 to 2013, with varying trends in relative inequalities across different age groups. Despite the implementation of the National Oral Health Policy, challenges remain in addressing disparities in access to dental care.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hyunsoon Cho, Zhuoqiao Wang, K. Robin Yabroff, Benmei Liu, Timothy McNeel, Eric J. Feuer, Angela B. Mariotto
Summary: This study aimed to develop life tables incorporating the health status of adults in the United States. The research found that life expectancies incorporating health status differed significantly from standard life tables, with poor health leading to substantial decreases in life expectancy, particularly for younger individuals. The findings of this study are of importance for clinical decision making.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Linda R. Stanley, Meghan A. Crabtree, Randall C. Swaim, Mark A. Prince
Summary: This cross-sectional study examines the impacts of COVID-19 on reservation-area American Indian youth. The results suggest that although COVID-19 has led to high mortality and morbidity rates on American Indian reservations, the psychosocial impacts on youth are complex, and many students exhibit resilience in the face of the pandemic.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yvette C. Cozier, Brenda Heaton, Yvonne Robles, Julia C. Bond, Raul I. Garcia, Patricia Coogan, Lynn Rosenberg
Summary: This study used data from the Black Women's Health Study to investigate the association between perceived racism and oral health. The results showed that higher levels of perceived racism were associated with declines in self-rated oral health.
ANNALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Qing Chang, Menglin Cheng, Mengru Xu, Shuo Du, Xing Wang, Xiping Feng, Baojun Tai, Deyu Hu, Huancai Lin, Bo Wang, Chunxiao Wang, Shuguo Zheng, Xuenan Liu, Wensheng Rong, Weijian Wang, Yanmei Dong, Yan Si
Summary: This study investigates the socioeconomic inequalities in dental caries among adults in China and identifies the contributing factors. The results show that dental caries is more concentrated among socioeconomically disadvantaged adults, and age, education level, toothbrushing frequency, income, and type of insurance are important determinants of these inequalities.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lan N. Doan, Yumie Takata, Karen Hooker, Carolyn Mendez-Luck, Veronica L. Irvin
Summary: The burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is increasing in the aging population, with disparities in risk factors and outcomes found among Asian American and NH/PI subgroups. NH/PI subgroups have higher rates of CVD risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension, with Native Hawaiians showing significantly greater odds of reporting stroke compared to White adults. More attention is needed on NH/PIs due to their disproportionate burden of CVD risk factors compared to White and Asian American counterparts.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Rheumatology
Sara S. McCoy, Christie M. Bartels, Ian J. Saldanha, Vatinee Y. Bunya, Esen K. Akpek, Matthew A. Makara, Alan N. Baer
Summary: The study aimed to define the association between oral and systemic manifestations of Sjogren syndrome (SS) and quality of life (QOL). Oral symptoms, particularly mouth ulcers or sores, trouble speaking, and dysphagia, were found to have a significant impact on QOL, while systemic manifestations showed less or no association with QOL.
JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Oluwatoyin Olukotun, Joni S. Williams, Zhipeng Zhou, Olaitan Akinboboye, Leonard E. Egede
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between prior incarceration and heart disease, finding a significant association between previous incarceration and heart disease, suggesting that exposure to incarceration may heighten susceptibility to heart disease. Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms through which incarceration impacts cardiovascular health.
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Immunology
Justin M. M. Luningham, Idara N. N. Akpan, Tanjila Taskin, Sarah Alkhatib, Jamboor K. K. Vishwanatha, Erika L. L. Thompson
Summary: This study explored the demographic and psychosocial correlates of COVID-19 vaccinations among a statewide sample in Texas. The findings showed that Hispanic/Latinx individuals were more likely to be partially vaccinated compared to non-Hispanic White individuals. Higher education levels and confidence in the FDA's ability to ensure a safe COVID-19 vaccine were strongly associated with a higher likelihood of being fully vaccinated. Challenges brought on by the pandemic and concerns about infection were also associated with a higher likelihood of being partially or fully vaccinated. These findings highlight the need to investigate individual and contextual factors in improving COVID-19 vaccination rates, especially among vulnerable and disadvantaged populations.
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jeoffray Diendere, Seydou Ouattara, Jean Kabore, Ibrahim Traore, Augustin Nawidimbasba Zeba, Seni Kouanda
Summary: Sociodemographic parameters play a significant role in determining oral hygiene practices in the Burkinabe population. This study found that education level was a key favorable factor for oral hygiene practices, and living in urban areas or being a younger adult were associated with more frequent tooth cleaning and fluoridated toothpaste use. Females were more likely to engage in regular tooth cleaning and dentist visits.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Li-Chung Pien, Wan-Ju Cheng, Wen-Pei Chang, Su-Ru Chen, Kuei-Ru Chou, Chia-Hui Wang
Summary: Stroke can lead to neurological deficiencies, affecting motor, sensory, and cognitive abilities as well as psychosocial functioning. This study aimed to assess the relationships between stroke prevalence, health literacy status, and oral health-related quality of life in middle-aged and older adults.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Amanda J. Llaneza, Alex Holt, Lancer Stephens, Julie Seward
Summary: This study aims to understand the perspectives and access issues of AI/AN population in rural areas of Oklahoma regarding oral health, and evaluate their attitudes towards the implementation of dental therapists. The findings indicate that AI/AN communities are underserved in healthcare, but evidence-based solutions can be implemented.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew R. Flores, Bianca D. M. Wilson, Lynn L. Langton, Ilan H. Meyer
Summary: This study examines the relationship between race, gender, sexual orientation, victimization risk, and characteristics of victimization using data from the National Crime Victimization Survey. The results show that sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals are more likely to be victims of violent crime compared to non-SGM individuals, and this disparity exists across different racial and ethnic groups. The study also finds differences in victimization experiences among SGM victims based on race and ethnicity, such as reporting to the police and utilization of community resources.