Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Omar H. Ordaz, Raina L. Croff, LaTroy D. Robinson, Steven A. Shea, Nicole P. Bowles
Summary: Contrary to previous reports, Black American patients in this study generally accepted patient portals as tools for personalized care and reducing unfair disease burden in primary care. Increased communication, experience, and adoption of remote health care practices among Black Americans will lead to better health care opportunities.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Carl S. Winkler, John C. Hardaway, M. Erkan Ceyhan, N. Joseph Espat, Abdul Saied Calvino
Summary: This study evaluated colonoscopy utilization among Hispanic patients with a culturally tailored patient navigation program, showing an 85% completion rate of colonoscopy with no difference between males and females. Implementation of a CTPNP is an effective intervention to improve the CC rate and eliminate the historical gender gap in utilization among Hispanic patients.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emmeline Lin, Patrycja Sleboda, Bobbie J. Rimel, Geetanjali D. Datta
Summary: This study investigated the joint impact of sexual orientation, gender identity, and race/ethnicity on colorectal and breast cancer screening disparities. The results revealed that within specific racial/ethnic groups, gay/lesbian and bisexual individuals had higher colorectal cancer screening rates, while transgender women and transgender nonconforming populations had the lowest rates. For breast cancer screening, SGM individuals generally had higher adherence compared to straight individuals. However, caution should be exercised in interpreting the results due to small sample sizes, and larger studies are needed to increase estimate reliability.
SSM-POPULATION HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sameer Bhargava, Edoardo Botteri, Mona Berthelsen, Nadia Iqbal, Kristin Ranheim Randel, Oyvind Holme, Paula Berstad
Summary: Participation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is particularly low among non-Western immigrants in Norway, which could increase their risk for late stage diagnosis of CRC. Participation is lower for sigmoidoscopy screening compared to FIT screening, especially among immigrants from non-Western countries.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Maria E. Garcia, Ladson Hinton, John Neuhaus, Mitchell Feldman, Jennifer Livaudais-Toman, Leah S. Karliner
Summary: This study examined the depression screening rates among populations at risk for undertreatment of depression after implementing a general screening policy. Results showed that over time, depression screening increased dramatically for at-risk groups, and most disparities had disappeared.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lauren Bifulco, Daren R. Anderson, Mary L. Blankson, Veena Channamsetty, Jacquelyn W. Blaz, Tam T. Nguyen-Louie, Sarah Hudson Scholle
Summary: This study evaluated a 2-step process for chronic pain screening and follow-up in primary care, finding that this systematic screening method can help identify patients with previously undocumented chronic pain.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Afsaneh Rezaeizadeh, Katherine Sanchez, Kiumars Zolfaghari, Nancy D. Madia
Summary: The study found that uninsured populations have poor treatment engagement for depression, with a majority of patients not having a treatment plan after being diagnosed. Hispanic patients had significantly greater odds of using antidepressants and attending behavioral health visits compared to Non-Hispanic patients.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Silvia Portero de la Cruz, Jesus Cebrino
Summary: This study estimated the prevalence and evolution of uptake patterns to fecal immunochemical test (FIT) as a screening test for colorectal cancer (CRC) in Spain. The study found that 38.01% of participants had undergone FIT in the previous 2 years, and there was a significant increase in the uptake rate from 2017 to 2020. Factors such as age, education level, chronic illness, healthcare contact, alcohol consumption, and physical activity were positive predictors for FIT uptake pattern.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elizabeth L. Budd, Ellen Hawley McWhirter, Stephanie De Anda, Anne Marie Mauricio, Maryanne Mueller, Camille C. Cioffi, Ashley Nash, Kelsey Van Brocklin, Kristin Yarris, Arriell Jackson, Heather Terral, Jorge I. Ramirez Garcia, Juntos Podemos Community And Scientific Advisory Board, William A. Cresko, David S. DeGarmo, Leslie D. Leve
Summary: Latinx communities have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, and innovative, culturally tailored interventions are needed to reduce transmission and address disparities. This case study outlines the collaborative development of the "Promotores de Salud" intervention, which includes outreach and health education for Latinx communities.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patricia Medina, Ana Catarina Maia, Andreia Costa
Summary: This study investigated the level of health literacy among migrant population attending a primary health care unit in the Lisbon region. The findings revealed frequent inadequate health literacy levels among migrants, particularly in terms of accessing health care information and promoting health.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Janani Ramachandran, Stephanie L. Mayne, Mary Kate Kelly, Maura Powell, Katie E. Mcpeak, George Dalembert, Brian P. Jenssen, Alexander G. Fiks
Summary: The study found that neighborhood conditions have a significant impact on child health outcomes. By using electronic health records, the researchers examined the association between the Childhood Opportunity Index (COI) and various health metrics in pediatric primary care. The findings highlight the importance of understanding these associations in order to identify communities in need of additional support and promote child well-being.
Article
Gerontology
Billy A. Caceres, Jasmine Travers, Yashika Sharma
Summary: The research found that sexual minority adults have a higher likelihood of multimorbidity compared to heterosexual cisgender adults, and these disparities vary across different age groups. The results emphasize the need for health promotion interventions to reduce adverse health outcomes among sexual minorities.
JOURNAL OF AGING AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jorge Kaufmann, Miguel Marino, Jennifer A. Lucas, Carlos J. Rodriguez, Steffani R. Bailey, Ayana K. April-Sanders, Dave Boston, John Heintzman
Summary: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) disproportionately affects racial and ethnic minority populations. This study examined the differences in risk screening for statin eligibility across race and ethnicity over a guideline change in 2013. The findings showed that racial/ethnic/language disparities in the documented screening measures for statin therapy were unaffected by the guideline change. Understanding the impact of the newer guidelines on prescribing and morbidity/mortality for ASCVD is important.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jessica N. Fish, Rodman E. Turpin, Natasha D. Williams, Bradley O. Boekeloo
Summary: Identifying barriers to adequate healthcare for sexual minority populations is challenging due to complexity and variations within different sexual orientation subgroups. Despite similar health insurance coverage, sexual minorities face more chronic health conditions and limited healthcare access, with dissatisfaction in medical provider experiences. Understanding and addressing these disparities is crucial for improving the health outcomes of sexual minority populations.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jessica N. Fish, Rodman E. Turpin, Natasha D. Williams, Bradley O. Boekeloo
Summary: Identifying barriers to adequate health care for sexual minority populations is challenging due to the complexity and variability across different sexual orientation subgroups. Despite equal health insurance coverage, sexual minorities reported higher rates of chronic conditions and unmet health-care needs. They also experienced less satisfactory encounters with medical providers.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Maria Del Carmen Manzano-Robleda, Priscilla Espinosa-Tamez, Michael B. Potter, Martin Lajous, Katherine Van Loon, Li Zhang, Alejandro Jimenez-Pena, Julio Sanchez Del Monte, Alejandro Mohar, Angelica Hernandez-Guerrero
CANCER PREVENTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Primary Health Care
Hunter K. Holt, Ginny Gildengorin, Leah Karliner, Valy Fontil, Rajiv Pramanik, Michael B. Potter
Summary: By analyzing the differences in prescription patterns and hypertension (HTN) control between Black/African Americans (BAA) and non-BAA individuals, the study found that providers seem to be following race-based guidelines for HTN treatment. However, HTN control for BAA remains worse than non-BAA, suggesting that an individualized approach to HTN therapy may be more important than race-based guidelines.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Edison Xu, Francesca M. Nicosia, Kara Zamora, Maureen Barrientos, Malena J. Spar, David Reyes-Farias, Leah S. Karliner, Michael B. Potter, Rebecca T. Brown
Summary: This qualitative study examined the experiences and needs of adults who developed functional impairment in middle age. The study found that developing functional impairment had negative psychosocial and physical impacts on individuals. Unmet psychosocial and physical needs led to safety risks, falls, frustration, and fear.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Primary Health Care
Taressa K. Fraze, Laura B. Beidler, Emilia H. De Marchis, Laura M. Gottlieb, Michael B. Potter
Summary: After the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare organizations anticipate that virtual primary care services will continue to exist. These services may have limited impact, be targeted to specific clinical encounters, or result in a major shift in primary care delivery. The underlying motivation for providing virtual care services is to maintain financial stability and competitiveness, with the goals of optimizing medical services, enhancing the patient experience, and increasing patient loyalty. To implement and sustain virtual primary care services, healthcare organizations will require long-term support from regulators and payers.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2022)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mario H. Flores-Torres, Rodrigo Huerta-Gutierrez, Michael B. Potter
SALUD PUBLICA DE MEXICO
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine Van Loon, Alejandro Mohar, Karla Unger-Saldana, Michael B. Potter, E. Alejandro Sweet-Cordero, Lindsay Breithaupt, Priscilla Espinosa-Tamez, Jaime Sepulveda-Amor, Martin Lajous
Summary: This article discusses a partnership between the University of California and Mexico that focuses on addressing the increasing burden of cancer, particularly among Mexicans on both sides of the California - Mexico border. The partnership aims to understand the impact of cancer risk factors and changing environments, address cancer disparities, and identify effective screening strategies and control policies tailored to healthcare systems and social and cultural factors.
SALUD PUBLICA DE MEXICO
(2022)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria del Carmen Manzano-Robleda, Priscilla Espinosa-Tamez, Michael B. Potter, Angelica Hernandez-Guerrero, Katherine Van Loon, Karla Unger-Saldana
SALUD PUBLICA DE MEXICO
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Danielle Hessler, Lawrence Fisher, Miriam Dickinson, Perry Dickinson, Jose Parra, Michael B. Potter
Summary: This study compares an evidence-based self-management support program for type 2 diabetes with an enhanced version that includes a patient engagement protocol. Both programs resulted in significant improvements in self-management behaviors, psychological outcomes, and social risks for patients. The enhanced version showed greater improvements in psychological outcomes and behavioral self-management.
TRANSLATIONAL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sean P. McClellan, Alison J. Canchola, Michael B. Potter, Scarlett L. Gomez, Ma Somsouk
Summary: Neighborhood context plays a role in healthcare access and cancer screening. Socioeconomic status of the neighborhood affects disparities in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. A trial conducted in San Francisco examined the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention for CRC screening, and found that it improved screening completion without substantial variation by neighborhood socioeconomic status.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Robert A. Hiatt, Amanda Sibley, Brinda Venkatesh, Joyce Cheng, Niharika Dixit, Rena Fox, Pamela Ling, Tung Nguyen, Debora Oh, Nynikka R. Palmer, Rena J. Pasick, Michael B. Potter, Ma Somsouk, Roberto Ariel Vargas, Maya Vijayaraghavan, Alan Ashworth
Summary: This paper describes the San Francisco Cancer Initiative as a model for reducing the burden of cancer and associated inequalities. By implementing evidence-based initiatives focused on prevention and early detection of five common cancers, SF CAN has made progress and faced challenges after 5 years of activity. It highlights how Comprehensive Cancer Centers can leverage cancer epidemiology to reduce the population burden of cancer through community engagement and multiple stakeholders.
CURRENT EPIDEMIOLOGY REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Primary Health Care
Pernille H. Kjaer, Lawrence Fisher, Michael B. Potter, Mansi Dedhia, Jose Parra, Niels Ejskjaer, Soren Skovlund, Danielle Hessler
Summary: The study found that the overall quality of action plans for T2DM patients was moderate-high. Higher health literacy and absence of social risks were associated with higher action plan quality, while patient demographics and mental health measures were unrelated to quality. Quality of action plans was positively correlated with patient confidence in the plan.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lingzi Luo, Allison A. King, Yvonne Carroll, Ana A. Baumann, Donald Brambilla, Christopher R. Carpenter, Joseph Colla, Robert W. Gibson, Siera Gollan, Greg Hall, Lisa Klesges, Abdullah Kutlar, Matthew Lyon, Cathy L. Melvin, Sarah Norell, Martina Mueller, Michael B. Potter, Rachel Richesson, Lynne D. Richardson, Gery Ryan, Lauren Siewny, Marsha Treadwell, Leslie Zun, Janelle Armstrong-Brown, Lisa Cox, Paula Tanabe
Summary: This study aims to implement electronic health record-embedded individualized pain plans to improve pain treatment for sickle cell disease patients in the emergency department. The study will assess the effects on patients and providers, and explore barriers and facilitators to the implementation process.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2021)
Article
Primary Health Care
Jose Maria Remes-Troche, Gabriela Hinojosa-Garza, Priscilla Espinosa-Tamez, Arturo Meixueiro-Daza, Peter Grube-Pagola, Katherine Van Loon, Michael B. Potter, Martin Lajous
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jane S. Hankins, Nirmish Shah, Lisa DiMartino, Donald Brambilla, Maria E. Fernandez, Robert W. Gibson, Ictor R. Gordeuk, Richard Lottenberg, Abdullah Kutlar, Cathy Melvin, Jena Simon, Ted Wun, Marsha Treadwell, Cecelia Calhoun, Ana Baumann, Michael B. Potter, Lisa Klesges, Hayden Bosworth
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2020)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Amytis Towfighi, Allison Zumberge Orechwa, Tomas J. Aragon, Marc Atkins, Arleen F. Brown, Jen Brown, Olveen Carrasquillo, Savanna Carson, Paula Fleisher, Erika Gustafson, Deborah K. Herman, Moira Inkelas, Wylie Liu, Daniella Meeker, Tara Mehta, Doriane C. Miller, Rachelle Paul-Brutus, Michael B. Potter, Sarah S. Ritner, Brendaly Rodriguez, Dana Rusch, Anne Skinner, Hal F. Yee
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE
(2020)
