Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Stephanopoulos Kofi Junior Osei, Michael Barfi Owusu, Sandra Frimpong, Dorinda Dela Bosro, Christopher Fosu Asamoah, Daniel Owusu, Deborah Ntriwaa Amoako-Mensah, Sammy Kwantwi Barimah, Jerry Kofi Esinu Agbavor, Bertha Delanyo Awo Agbesi
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the reasons behind the migration of African nurses and midwives to high-income countries, as well as the characteristics and implementation of migration policies addressing this issue. By conducting a systematic review of existing literature, the researchers will use meta-synthesis to summarize the emerging themes.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aarthi Arun, Manohar Prasad Prabhu
Summary: The social determinants of health, referring to non-medical factors that affect an individual's health outcomes, have gained increasing attention in public health. This study focuses on identifying the social and personal determinants that significantly impact women's wellbeing. Through a survey of 229 rural Indian women, we found that the most common reasons for their non-participation in a public health intervention aimed at improving maternal outcomes were lack of husband support, lack of family support, limited time, and migratory lifestyle. We also observed associations between determinants such as educational level, primigravida status, age, and joint family structure, and their likelihood of citing lack of support. These findings highlight the importance of addressing social factors including spousal and familial support, time constraints, and stable housing to improve healthcare access for rural women.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Henna Budhwani, Tiffani Maycock, Wilnadia Murrell, Tina Simpson
Summary: In rural Alabama, African American or black adolescents show hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccine, mainly due to influence of community leaders and older family members, fear of side effects and misinformation, and institutional distrust.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Izraelle I. McKinnon, Dayna A. Johnson, Raphiel J. Murden, Christy L. Erving, Rachel Parker, Miriam E. Van Dyke, Viola Vaccarino, Bianca Booker, Renee H. Moore, Tene T. Lewis
Summary: This study examines the impact of violent racism-related events on sleep quality and finds that direct violent racism-related events are associated with poor sleep quality, while indirect events witnessed via social media do not have a significant impact on sleep quality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Izraelle I. McKinnon, Dayna A. Johnson, Raphiel J. Murden, Christy L. Erving, Rachel Parker, Miriam E. Van Dyke, Viola Vaccarino, Bianca Booker, Renee H. Moore, Tene T. Lewis
Summary: The study found that direct violent racist events are associated with poor sleep quality, while vicarious racist events witnessed through social media are not associated with sleep quality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lillian Ham, Jessica L. Montoya, Vanessa Serrano, Samantha Yeager, Dafna Paltin, Elizabeth C. Pasipanodya, Maria J. Marquine, Martin Hoenigl, Christian B. Ramers, John Kua, David J. Moore
Summary: Black/African American communities are disproportionately affected by HIV, with poorer outcomes and higher psychosocial burden. A culturally adapted intervention was implemented to improve ART adherence among Black PWH. Psychosocial risk factors were identified and influenced intervention engagement and health outcomes. The iTAB intervention shows promise for Black PWH with low to moderate psychosocial burden.
AIDS PATIENT CARE AND STDS
(2023)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Marta Estrela, Guilherme Semedo, Fatima Roque, Pedro Lopes Ferreira, Maria Teresa Herdeiro
Summary: Differences in digital health literacy levels are influenced by sociodemographic factors such as age, education level, income, and social support. Older age was found to have a negative effect on digital health literacy, while sex did not have a statistically significant influence. This study highlights the need for tailored interventions to address the digital health literacy needs of underprivileged populations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Ethnic Studies
Hee Yun Lee, Zhichao Hao, Eun Young Choi
Summary: This study aims to explore factors associated with depressive symptoms among Korean American immigrants living in rural communities of Alabama using the social determinants of health framework. The results showed that perceived race discrimination, healthcare cost, health literacy level, and social isolation were significantly associated with depressive symptoms. Culturally competent interventions and services are needed to address these factors among rural-living Korean American immigrants.
ETHNICITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Brooks Yelton, Daniela B. Friedman, Samuel Noblet, Matthew C. Lohman, Michelle A. Arent, Mark M. Macauda, Mayank Sakhuja, Katherine H. Leith
Summary: Depression in the United States is increasing among all races and ethnicities, and is attributed to various social determinants of health (SDOH). Limited research has been conducted on African American adults and their experiences with depression and SDOH. This study analyzes existing studies specific to African American adults and recommends further research to inform tailored interventions for improving SDOH and reducing racial and ethnic health disparities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marcee E. Wilder, Paige Kulie, Caroline Jensen, Paul Levett, Janice Blanchard, Luis W. Dominguez, Maria Portela, Aneil Srivastava, Yixuan Li, Melissa L. McCarthy
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the relationship between social determinants of health (SDH) and medication adherence (MA). Results showed that food insecurity and housing instability had the most consistent impact on MA, and overall adverse social determinants were significantly associated with lower MA. More attention and research are needed from healthcare providers and policymakers on the relationship between SDH and MA.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Judith M. Ochieng, Janice D. Crist
Summary: This study explored how social determinants of health and healthcare delivery may influence African American women's Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) self-management using qualitative descriptive methodology. Factors such as geographical location, education, level of income, health literacy, and systemic racism in healthcare delivery services were identified to play a role in influencing T2DM self-management. Understanding these factors is crucial for providers and practitioners to improve practice and health care policies for reducing health disparities and improving health outcomes among African American women with T2DM.
CLINICAL NURSING RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Courtney R. Lyles, Oanh Kieu Nguyen, Elaine C. Khoong, Adrian Aguilera, Urmimala Sarkar
Summary: Despite the promised tailored and personalized support, current digital health approaches have not achieved engagement of diverse users or reduction in health care inequities. To address this, a multilevel framework, promising interventions, and future steps for policy, practice, and research improvement are outlined in this paper.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Yuhui Zhu, Zhe Fei, Larissa J. Mooney, Kaitlyn Huang, Yih-Ing Hser
Summary: This study found that rural counties with high proportions of racial/ethnic minorities and urban counties with high unemployment rates are associated with high mortality risk for both COVID-19 and opioid overdose.
JOURNAL OF ADDICTION MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tiffany M. Powell-Wiley, Yvonne Baumer, Foster Osei Baah, Andrew S. Baez, Nicole Farmer, Christa T. Mahlobo, Mario A. Pita, Kameswari A. Potharaju, Kosuke Tamura, Gwenyth R. Wallen
Summary: Social determinants of health have a significant impact on the development of cardiovascular disease and its outcomes, but their influence is not fully understood. This review aims to further investigate the relationship between social determinants of health and cardiovascular disease, and provide a framework for future research and interventions.
CIRCULATION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Deena J. Chisolm, Bethany A. Bell, Owusua Yamoah, Darcy A. Freedman
Summary: This study explored the relationship between racial and racist experiences, food security, and diet quality, identifying three racialized classes with significant differences in socioeconomic factors. The most impacted class had the lowest representation among food secure individuals and the highest representation among those with very low food security. No differences were found in diet quality scores among the racialized classes.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Christine L. Williams, David Newman, Lena Marmstal Hammar
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2018)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lisa Kirk Wiese, James. E. Galvin, Christine L. Williams
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lisa Kirk Wiese, Christine L. Williams, Ruth M. Tappen, David Newman
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Nursing
Gail J. Sullivan, Debra J. Hain, Christine Williams, David Newman
RESEARCH IN GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
(2019)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Zahra Rahemi, Christine Lisa Williams
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lisa Kirk Wiese, Ishan Williams, Christine L. Williams, James. E. Galvin
Summary: This study aimed to examine Appalachian stakeholder attitudes toward routine memory screening and compared results with a similar study in a rural Florida cohort. The findings showed that the majority of participants supported earlier dementia detection through routine screening, but also had doubts about the adequacy of care and assistance for this illness.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Anna Swall, Christine Williams, Lena Marmstal Hammar
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OLDER PEOPLE NURSING
(2020)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lisa Kirk Wiese, Christine L. Williams, Debra Hain, David Newman, Christina P. Houston, Carolina Kaack, James. E. Galvin
Summary: Rural, ethnically diverse residents have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to urban residents, partly due to the prevalence of chronic diseases and lack of access to specialty providers in rural areas. A home-based approach for dementia management among rural residents has shown promising results in increasing detection and treatment rates, ultimately reducing costly institutionalizations.
Article
Nursing
Christine L. Williams, David Newman, Bandana Neupane Poudel
Summary: The study found that an increase in caregiver words could escalate misunderstandings, but through the intervention of Communicating About Relationships and Emotions (CARE), misunderstandings in marital communication between spouses affected by dementia can be improved.
ISSUES IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Marcus F. Johansson, Kevin J. McKee, Lena Dahlberg, Christine L. Williams, Martina Summer Meranius, Elizabeth Hanson, Lennart Magnusson, Bjoern Ekman, Lena Marmstal Hammar
Summary: This study compared spouse carers to other informal carers of persons with dementia regarding their care provision, support received, and psychosocial impact of care. The findings showed that spouse carers provided more care more frequently, with less support, and experienced negative impacts on their social life and health. It also revealed that spouse carers received more support and experienced a closer relationship with the care-recipient, highlighting the need for tailored support based on individual needs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcus F. Johansson, Kevin J. McKee, Lena Dahlberg, Martina Summer Meranius, Christine L. Williams, Lena Marmstal Hammar
Summary: This study examines factors associated with the positive value and negative impact of caregiving in spouse carers of persons with dementia in Sweden. The results show that mutuality, change in emotional closeness following dementia, and quality of support are significant factors for positive value, while years in relationship, years as carer, behavioral stress, self-rated health, emotional loneliness, and change in physical intimacy following dementia are significant factors for negative impact.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lilah M. Besser, Diana Mitsova, Christine L. Williams, Lisa Wiese
Summary: This study examines the impact of historic redlining on neighborhood walking among older adults. The results show that individuals living in neighborhoods with a historically declining or hazardous redlining score reported less neighborhood walking. Among those living in poverty, living in declining and hazardous neighborhoods was associated with less neighborhood walking.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Lisa Ann Kirk Wiese, Allison Gibson, Marc Aaron Guest, Amy R. Nelson, Raven Weaver, Aditi Gupta, Owen Carmichael, Jordan P. Lewis, Allison Lindauer, Samantha Loi, Rachel Peterson, Kylie Radford, Elizabeth K. Rhodus, Christina G. Wong, Megan Zuelsdorff, Ladan Ghazi Saidi, Esmeralda Valdivieso-Mora, Sanne Franzen, Caitlin N. Pope, Timothy S. Killian, Hom L. Shrestha, Patricia C. Heyn, Ted Kheng Siang Ng, Beth Prusaczyk, Samantha John, Ambar Kulshreshtha, Julia L. Sheffler, Lilah Besser, Valerie Daniel, Magdalena I. Tolea, Justin Miller, Christine Musyimi, Jon Corkey, Veronica Yank, Christine L. Williams, Zahra Rahemi, JuYoung Park, Sheryl Magzamen, Robert L. L. Newton Jr, Candace Harrington, Jason D. Flatt, Sonakshi Arora, Sarah Walter, Percy Griffin, Ganesh M. Babulal
Summary: Individuals living in rural communities are at increased risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), and it is essential to identify the specific risk factors in rural areas in order to understand the complex interplay of barriers and facilitators. An interdisciplinary, international group of ADRD researchers explored the influences of biology, behavior, sociocultural factors, and environment on ADRD disparities in rural settings. The findings identified various individual, interpersonal, and community factors, as well as the strengths of rural residents in promoting healthy aging.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2023)
Article
Gerontology
Lena Marmstal Hammar, Christine L. Williams, Martina Summer Meranius, Kevin McKee
Summary: The study aimed to explore spouse carers' experiences of caring for partners with dementia, their support needs, and personal well-being, resulting in the overall theme of facing loneliness and adapting to a new reality. The findings suggest that care professionals need to be better trained to understand the unique needs of spouse carers, focusing on considering them as individuals separate from their caregiving role and emphasizing the importance of the couple's relationship for their well-being.
DEMENTIA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Zahra Rahemi, Christine Lisa Williams, Ruth Marchand Tappen, Gabriella Anna Engstrom
ADVANCES IN NURSING SCIENCE
(2018)
