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UrduMIAMI — Exposure to ethnic discrimination on social media is associated with higher symptoms of depression and anxiety among young Hispanic males, according to a study by researchers at Florida International University’s Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social…
Tag: Minorities
Study: Telemedicine use disparity during COVID-19 among head and neck cancer patients
Patients more likely to complete a virtual visit by telephone, not video
Long-term data shows racial & ethnic disparities in effectiveness of anti-smoking measures
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Tobacco control efforts have reduced cigarette smoking for many, but those efforts have disproportionately helped white smokers, while other racial and ethnic groups are still struggling, an Oregon State University researcher’s analysis found. The study, published recently…
Pronouns matter — pronoun use conveys inclusivity
In her doctoral dissertation, Laura Hekanaho investigates attitudes towards English third person singular pronouns; the use of pronouns is very politicized
Most adults over 50 say they’ll get vaccinated against COVID-19, but many want to wait
People of color & those with lower incomes or education levels less likely to say they’ll seek vaccination against a disease that’s high risk for older adults
Social needs linked to low health-related quality of life among African American cancer survivors
Social needs–such as food and economic insecurity, poor housing and neighborhood conditions, and lack of access to transportation–were common in a group of African American cancer survivors in Detroit, and they were associated with lower health-related quality of life (HRQOL).…
Differences in well-being amongst Somali, Latino and Hmong adolescents
University of Minnesota researchers examined the relationship between acculturation and substance use, socioemotional well-being and academic achievement
One in four older refugees are in psychological distress — even decades after resettlement
A new study of Canadians aged 45-85, released this week in the International Journal of Social Psychiatry , found that 24% of refugees were in psychological distress compared to 13% of non-refugee immigrants and those born in Canada. “Refugees are…
Increasing diversity and community participation in environmental engineering
New Rochelle, NY, November 19, 2020–Black, Hispanic, and Native American students and faculty are largely underrepresented in environmental engineering programs in the United States. A pathway for increasing diversity and community participation in the environmental engineering discipline is proposed in…
UTSA researcher examines drug overdose mortality in the Hispanic community
(November 18, 2020) — UTSA researcher Manuel Cano, assistant professor in the Department of Social Work in the UTSA College for Health, Community and Policy is shedding light to understand the topic of drug overdose deaths in the Hispanic community.…
Accounting for ‘research fatigue’ in human studies
An article published in Bioethics examines the topic of research fatigue–or psychological and emotional exhaustion both towards and as a result of participating in research. The article is meant to initiate a conversation about research fatigue experienced by marginalized communities…
Xenophobia in Germany is declining, but old resentments are paired with new radicalism
Leipzig Authoritarianism Study 2020 published
Machine learning uncovers missing info about ethnicity in population health data: Study
University of Alberta epidemiologist says these key social determinants of health are often not tracked adequately in Canada
Research aims to expand smoking cessation in underserved populations
UIC gets $3.3 million to study tobacco burden, expand smoking cessation program
Low levels of choline in pregnant Black American women associated with higher levels of stress
Women with lower levels of choline delivered prematurely by 2 weeks, increasing risk of later mental health problems for their offspring
Study of infants finds that sleep differences by race, income emerge early
Night and 24-hour sleep durations increased less in Hispanic and Black infants compared to white infants, with differences largely explained by socioeconomic status
People of Black and Asian ethnicity up to twice as likely to be infected with COVID-19 as those of White ethnicity
People of Black ethnicity are twice as likely to be infected with COVID-19 compared to those of White ethnicity, according to researchers at the Universities of Leicester and Nottingham, supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre. The findings are published in EClinical Medicine by The Lancet today (Thursday 12 November 2020).
People of Black and Asian ethnicity up to twice as likely to be infected with COVID-19 as those of White ethnicity
People of Black ethnicity are twice as likely to be infected with COVID-19 compared to those of White ethnicity, according to researchers at the Universities of Leicester and Nottingham, supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical…
Sociologists dispel the ‘bad apple’ excuse for racialized policing
Six days after a prone and restrained George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien dismissed charges that racism is rampant among police by arguing that “a few bad apples” are giving police “a terrible name.”
Sociologists dispel the ‘bad apple’ excuse for racialized policing
In the first study of its kind, University of Miami researchers find that police exhibit significantly higher levels of anti-Black biases than the general public
Multiracial congregations in US have nearly tripled, Baylor University study finds
But researchers say the study does not conclude that diverse congregations necessarily promote racial justice
Losing the American Dream
Can extended families save black homeowners?
Stanford-led team creates a computer model that can predict how COVID-19 spreads in cities
A study of how 98 million Americans move around each day suggests that most infections occur at “superspreader” sites, and details how mobility patterns help drive higher infection rates among minority and low-income populations.
Attending an HBCU may protect Black students from later health problems
African Americans who attend Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs) may be at lower risk for health problems later in adulthood compared to African Americans who attend predominantly white institutions, a new study suggests.
Attending an HBCU may protect Black students from later health problems
Study finds going to a predominantly white college doesn’t offer same health benefits
UCF leads study to identify factors related to preterm births among black women
Rates for preterm births among Black women were about 50 percent higher than those for white women in 2019, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
‘The Cost of Free Shipping’ lifts curtain on Amazon
A new book alleges worker exploitation at Amazon, and shows how communities are resisting it
Study suggests increased risk of restraint use in black patients in the emergency setting
DES PLAINES, IL — A study published in the most recent issue of Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM), journal showed an increased risk of restraint use in Black patients compared with white patients in the emergency setting. The risk was not…
Discrimination increases against Asian and Asian American population, affecting health
VANCOUVER, Wash. – Reports of racial discrimination against Asians and Asian-Americans have increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, coinciding with an increase in reported negative health symptoms. That’s according to a new paper written…
Researcher develops app to reach Black community with COVID-19 information
A University of Cincinnati cardiologist is partnering with researchers in St. Louis and rural Georgia to develop a smartphone app that will deliver COVID-19 information and education that is targeted toward Black communities.
Antibody screening finds COVID-19 nearly 7 times more prevalent in O.C. than thought
Irvine, Calif., Oct. 28, 2020 — Testing a representative sample of Orange County residents for a wide range of coronavirus antibodies, University of California, Irvine researchers found that 11.5 percent of them have antibodies for COVID-19, in contrast to previous estimates of less than 2 percent. Latino and low-income residents had the highest prevalence of SARS-CoV-02 antibodies with rates of 17 percent and 15 percent, respectively.
Identifying hotspots of low mammography screening in Black, Hispanic women
A young cancer epidemiologist who has already helped identify hotspots for geographic, racial and ethnic disparities in breast cancer mortality in the United States, is now looking at mammography screening rates in those hotspots. Identifying the hotspots, combined with personal…
$14 million grant to support Pacific Islander cancer research
Funds will continue a 17-year partnership between University of Guam and University of Hawai’i Cancer Center
Examining association of stay-at-home orders, state-level African American population with COVID-19 case rates
What The Study Did: Researchers investigated whether state-imposed stay-at-home orders and the proportion of African American population in a state were associated with the state-level COVID-19 cases from March to May 2020. Authors: Bisakha Sen, Ph.D., of the University of…
Fifteen journalists earn aging-focused reporting fellowships
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and the Journalists Network on Generations are welcoming 15 distinguished reporters for the next cohort of the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program , now in its 11th year. They represent a wide range of…
Do black lives matter protests impact fatal police interactions and crime?
A new analysis of nine years of nationwide data examines the impacts of the Black Lives Matter movement on fatal interactions with police, and on crime and arrests. The analysis, which is published in Contemporary Economic Policy , found that…
NIH awards $465K to George Mason to study fetal environmental exposures, racial disparities
Study will examine how gestational exposure to endocrine disruptors affects fetal outcomes for African Americans and white obstetrical populations
Characteristics associated with racial/ethnic disparities in COVID-19 outcomes
What The Study Did: Researchers examined the sociodemographic characteristics of patients associated with racial/ethnic differences in COVID-19 outcomes. Authors: Bhramar Mukherjee, Ph.D., of the University of Michigan School of Public Health in Ann Arbor, is the corresponding author. To access…
Researchers investigate impact of COVID-19 on BAME businesses
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) businesses have had to incur considerable costs to protect their businesses through lockdown, according to academics at Staffordshire University.
Researchers investigate impact of COVID-19 on BAME businesses
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) businesses have had to incur considerable costs to protect their businesses through lockdown, according to academics at Staffordshire University. During lockdown, many businesses in the UK were forced to shut up shop while many…
How is STEM children’s programming prioritizing diversity?
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Children’s television programming not only shapes opinions and preferences, its characters can have positive or negative impacts on childhood aspiration, says a new study from Michigan State University. The study is the first large-scale analysis of…
Justice for all: How race and American identity may affect politics
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Allegiance and loyalty to your country is highly valued in America, but what if you feel America doesn’t love you back? New research examined whether feeling like you belong in America — or not — affected…
Only 7% of US school districts in poorer, ethnic minority populations to reopen this fall
Policymakers face a dilemma over restarting lessons while protecting pupils from coronavirus
Is it lawful, ethical to prioritize racial minorities for COVID-19 vaccines?
What The Viewpoint Says: How COVID-19 vaccines can be distributed strategically, ethically and legally is considered in this article given conflicts between consensus public health recommendations to prioritize allocation to disadvantaged racial and ethnic minorities and laws discouraging explicit consideration…
Excess deaths from COVID-19, community bereavement, restorative justice for communities of color
What The Article Says: Ways the COVID-19 pandemic has compounded existing health, human rights and economic disparities in communities of color are discussed in this Viewpoint, which also proposes a program of restorative justice in response, comprising investments in education…
Culturally Relevant Programs Needed to Help End Hep B in Black Communities, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Researchers Report
Hepatitis B disproportionately impacts U.S. Blacks, including African American and Haitian Blacks. Both communities suffer from widespread misinformation and access to care issues that might avert disease detection and prevention, according to a study published in Cancer Causes & Control by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Cedars-Sinai to study unequal impact of COVID-19 on minorities
Funded by the National Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai will join one of the largest coordinated efforts to advance knowledge of immunology and coronavirus in the US
Rutgers experts urge ban of menthol cigarettes nationwide
Researchers say a ban will help prevent young people from starting to smoke and lower national smoking rates, particularly among vulnerable groups
Poor families must move often, but rarely escape concentrated poverty
Paper details barriers that hinder moves to high-opportunity areas and possible policy remedies
‘Danger molecule’ associated with being obese, female and black in younger adults
A “danger molecule” is higher in the blood of younger black adults than whites, females than males and increases with weight and age, researchers report in the first large, longitudinal study associating circulating HMGB1 levels with obesity, inflammation promoters and…