Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Marilyn A. Roubidoux, Judith S. Kaur, Dorothy A. Rhoades
Summary: American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) are underserved populations who face various health disparities, including cancer. Limited access to diagnostic radiology and lack of awareness contribute to the high mortality rates of breast, liver, and lung cancers in this population. Improving patient and physician access to medical imaging can enable early detection and improve healthcare outcomes. Increased awareness and outreach efforts are needed to address the cancer disparities among this specific ethnic group.
ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
A. S. Bruegl, J. Emerson, K. Tirumala
Summary: Cervical cancer screening rates among AI/AN women in the Pacific Northwest are below the national average, and HPV vaccination rates are significantly below the Healthy People 2030 goal. These tools are underutilized and efforts should be made to improve cervical cancer prevention and early detection in this population.
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Marta Engelking, Schelomo Marmor, Mohamad Burjak, Madeleine Hinojos, Whitney Lloyd, Kayla M. Switalla, Todd M. Tuttle
Summary: American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer have higher mortality compared to non-Hispanic whites (NHW). The study aimed to compare rates of initiation of endocrine therapy (ET) between AI/AN and NHW patients and determine survival outcomes for ER+ breast cancer.
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Eric Strachan, Dedra Buchwald
Summary: Informal caregiving can have negative impacts on the mental and physical health of caregivers, and American Indians and Alaska Natives face unique challenges in this regard. Further research and support are needed for this population.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Lara N. Coughlin, Lewei (Allison) Lin, Mary Jannausch, Mark A. Ilgen, Erin E. Bonar
Summary: The prevalence of methamphetamine use is higher among American Indian and Alaska Native communities compared to the general U.S. population, particularly in rural areas and among those with low income. Those who use methamphetamine are more likely to be male, middle-aged, low income, have severe mental illness, and misuse other substances than those who do not use methamphetamine.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Allison Empey, Shoshana Zeisman-Pereyo, Peter Mayinger, Katharine E. Zuckerman, Sarah Rasmussen-Rehkopf, Patricia A. Carney, Cynthia L. Taylor, Cynthia Morris, Amanda Bruegl, Polly Olsen, Erik Brodt
Summary: American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIANs) face health disparities due to limited access to culturally congruent healthcare, and there are no premedical postbaccalaureate programs focused on AIAN students. To address this issue, the Northwest Native American Center of Excellence developed the Wy'east Pathway to increase AIANs' matriculation to medical schools. The pathway includes structured programming, mentorship, and cultural events to enhance academic preparation, MCAT scores, and cultural identity. The outcomes showed that all scholars who completed Wy'east earned conditional acceptance to medical school, with the majority matriculating to Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) School of Medicine.
Review
Ergonomics
Kaitlin Wingate, Elizabeth Dalsey, Deborah Poling Scott
Summary: This study conducted a literature review on the issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native workers in order to gain a better understanding of the topic. The results showed a limited number of relevant articles, highlighting the need for further research and attention to occupational safety and health among AI/AN workers.
JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Chad Danyluck, Irene Blair, Spero M. Manson, Mark L. Laudenslager, Stacie L. Daugherty, Elizabeth Brondolo
Summary: This study investigated the association between interpersonal discrimination and sleep impairment in urban AI/AN. The results showed that lifetime discrimination was associated with sleep impairment, while past-week discrimination was not. Furthermore, education was found to buffer the effects of discrimination on sleep, but income was not.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Celina I. Valencia, Samer Asmar, Chiu-Hsieh Hsu, Francine C. Gachupin, Ava C. Wong, Juan Chipollini, Benjamin R. Lee, Ken Batai
Summary: This study found that disparities in renal cell carcinoma in American Indians/Alaska Natives are partially explained by neighborhood factors, while Hispanic Americans do not have the same explanation. In Arizona, greater health disparities were observed for Hispanic Americans and American Indians/Alaska Natives compared to national levels.
Article
Oncology
Carissa E. Chu, Michael S. Leapman, Shoujun Zhao, Janet E. Cowan, Samuel L. Washington III, Matthew R. Cooperberg
Summary: American Indian and Alaska Native patients with prostate cancer experience disparities in terms of advanced stage at diagnosis, lower rates of definitive treatment, and higher mortality. However, after adjusting for various factors, such as patient characteristics, county-level demographics, and provider density, the disparities in prostate cancer-specific mortality between American Indian and Alaska Native patients and White patients were no longer significant.
JNCI-JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emiko Petrosky, Laura M. Mercer Kollar, Megan C. Kearns, Sharon G. Smith, Carter J. Betz, Katherine A. Fowler, Delight E. Satter
Summary: This report summarizes data on American Indian/Alaska Native homicides during 2003-2018, finding that majority of victims were male, homicides occurred mostly in metropolitan areas, firearms were commonly used, and many cases were precipitated by intimate partner violence.
MMWR SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES
(2021)
Article
Substance Abuse
Noa Krawczyk, Brady Garrett, N. Jia Ahmad, Esita Patel, Keisha Solomon, Elizabeth A. Stuart, Brendan Saloner
Summary: The study found that facilities serving AI/ANs offered some MOUD at similar rates as other facilities, but were less likely to offer the standard of care with buprenorphine or methadone maintenance. AI/AN clients in specialty treatment exhibited slightly higher MOUD use relative to other race groups, but those in the South or referred by criminal justice sources were least likely to receive MOUD.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2021)
Article
Substance Abuse
Margarita Santiago-Torres, Kristin E. Mull, Brianna M. Sullivan, Diana M. Kwon, Patricia Nez Henderson, Lonnie A. Nelson, Christi A. Patten, Jonathan B. Bricker
Summary: In American Indians and Alaska Natives, the ACT-based smartphone application showed higher efficacy, engagement, and satisfaction for smoking cessation compared to the US Clinical Practice Guidelines-based application. This study provides valuable evidence for tailoring digital interventions for these populations, with potential for broad dissemination and high impact.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chiao-Wen Lan, Sujata Joshi, Jenine Dankovchik, Candice Jimenez, Elizabeth Needham Waddell, Tam Lutz, Jodi Lapidus
Summary: This study examined the impact of racial misclassification on rates of NAS among American Indians and Alaska Natives in the Pacific Northwest. The results showed that AI/AN newborns were more likely to be diagnosed with NAS compared to NHW newborns, with a higher likelihood in rural areas. Correct racial classification is essential for improving data quality and addressing the disproportionate burden of NAS among AI/AN populations.
JOURNAL OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC HEALTH DISPARITIES
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Brooke R. Warren, Jennifer R. Grandis, Daniel E. Johnson, Alessandro Villa
Summary: This study in California found that American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) and White patients had the highest burden of late-stage head and neck cancer (HNC) and HPV-positive lip, oral cavity, and pharynx cancer compared to other ethnicities. AI/ANs had a decreased 5-year survival rate compared to White patients. Future research should focus on understanding the inequalities in HNC outcomes, addressing increased tobacco usage, and implementing interventions tailored to the cultural and community needs of AI/AN populations.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jenelle L. Mellerson, Erica Street, Cynthia Knighton, Kayla Calhoun, Ranee Seither, J. Michael Underwood
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Oncology
S. Jane Henley, Cheryll C. Thomas, Denise Riedel Lewis, Elizabeth M. Ward, Farhad Islami, Manxia Wu, Hannah K. Weir, Susan Scott, Recinda L. Sherman, Jiemin Ma, Betsy A. Kohler, Kathleen Cronin, Ahmedin Jemal, Vicki B. Benard, Lisa C. Richardson
Article
Oncology
David A. Siegel, Lisa C. Richardson, S. Jane Henley, Reda J. Wilson, Nicole F. Dowling, Hannah K. Weir, Eric W. Tai, Natasha Buchanan Lunsford
Editorial Material
Psychology, Developmental
J. Michael Underwood, Nancy Brener, Carol A. Ford
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Oncology
Taylor D. Ellington, S. Jane Henley, Reda J. Wilson, Manxia Wu, Lisa C. Richardson
Summary: Plasma cell myeloma, solitary plasmacytoma, and extramedullary plasmacytoma primarily affect the elderly and are associated with excess body weight. The incidence rates of multiple myeloma have increased among adults in the United States from 2003 to 2016.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
J. Michael Underwood, Sanjana Pampati, Sherry Everett Jones, Leah N. Bryan, Zewditu Demissie, Yolanda Cavalier, Catherine N. Rasberry
Summary: The study found that school-level poverty rate and metropolitan status were associated with differential risk in sexual behaviors, with students from high-poverty schools and urban schools showing higher prevalence in certain sexual behaviors.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Nicholas P. Deputy, Leah Bryan, Richard Lowry, Nancy Brener, J. Michael Underwood
Summary: Private school students exhibit lower prevalence in various health risk behaviors compared to public school students, including sexual risk behaviors, substance use behaviors, behaviors related to mental health and suicide, violence victimization experiences, and behaviors related to unhealthy diet and physical inactivity. Differences by school type were consistent across sex and grade, suggesting the need for tailored prevention activities in each school setting.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Farhad Islami, Elizabeth M. Ward, Hyuna Sung, Kathleen A. Cronin, Florence K. L. Tangka, Recinda L. Sherman, Jingxuan Zhao, Robert N. Anderson, S. Jane Henley, K. Robin Yabroff, Ahmedin Jemal, Vicki B. Benard
Summary: This study provides updated data on cancer incidence, mortality, and survival rates in the United States, finding that overall cancer incidence continues to increase in females, children, and adolescents, while overall death rates are declining, especially for lung cancer and melanoma. For several major cancer types, however, death rates are still increasing or declining at a slower pace.
JNCI-JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
(2021)
Article
Oncology
K. Robin Yabroff, Angela Mariotto, Florence Tangka, Jingxuan Zhao, Farhad Islami, Hyuna Sung, Recinda L. Sherman, S. Jane Henley, Ahmedin Jemal, Elizabeth M. Ward
Summary: This study aims to quantify the patient economic burden associated with cancer care in the United States, providing comprehensive estimates of various costs linked to cancer treatment. The results reveal significant cost variations across different phases and cancer sites, with higher costs observed for patients diagnosed with later-stage diseases.
JNCI-JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Georgianne Tiu Hawkins, Seung Hee Lee, Shannon L. Michael, Caitlin L. Merlo, Sarah M. Lee, Brian A. King, Catherine N. Rasberry, J. M. Underwood
Summary: The study found that high academic grades among high school students are associated with more positive health behaviors, which can inform efforts to create a healthy and supportive school environment.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Jennifer Smith-Grant, Greta Kilmer, Nancy Brener, Leah Robin, J. Michael Underwood
Summary: Compared to their stably housed peers, homeless youth are more likely to experience violence victimization, substance use, suicide risk, and sexual risk. These findings highlight the need for increased support, resources, and services for homeless youth.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Leah N. Bryan, Jennifer Smith-Grant, Nancy Brener, Greta Kilmer, Annie Lo, Barbara Queen, J. Michael Underwood
Summary: This study compares the effects of electronic data collection and paper surveys on the results of surveys among adolescents. The results show that electronic surveys have more complete responses from students, although there are some differences in response rates between modes. There are only minor differences in adolescent risk behaviors between the two modes. Therefore, electronic data collection is acceptable.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Kathleen A. Cronin, Susan Scott, Albert U. Firth, Hyuna Sung, S. Jane Henley, Recinda L. Sherman, Rebecca L. Siegel, Robert N. Anderson, Betsy A. Kohler, Vicki B. Benard, Serban Negoita, Charles Wiggins, William G. Cance, Ahmedin Jemal
Summary: This study provides an annual update on cancer occurrence and trends in the United States from 2001 to 2018. Overall, cancer death rates have been declining, particularly for lung cancer and melanoma. However, the incidence rates for some common cancers have been increasing, possibly due to changes in risk factors, screening practices, and diagnostic methods. It is important to address the racial/ethnic disparities in cancer incidence and mortality, and the data from this study can inform prevention, early detection, and treatment efforts.
Editorial Material
Education & Educational Research
Jennifer Smith Grant, Kimberly Pierre, Joi Stinson, Jemekia Thornton, Jonetta J. Mpofu, Catherine N. Rasberry, Valerie M. Sims, J. Michael Underwood
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
David A. Siegel, Jessica B. King, Philip J. Lupo, Eric B. Durbin, Eric Tai, Kathi Mills, Elizabeth Van Dyne, Natasha Buchanan Lunsford, S. Jane Henley, Reda J. Wilson
Summary: This study updates the incidence rates and trends of cancer among children and adolescents in the United States. The overall incidence rate of pediatric cancer increased, but the increase was limited to certain types of cancer. These findings can guide future public health and research priorities.
JNCI-JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
(2023)
