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Racial Concordance on Healthcare Use within Hispanic Population Subgroups
ObjectiveTo examine the association of patient-provider racial and ethnic concordance on healthcare use within Hispanic ethnic subgroups.
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A Cyclical Model of Barriers to Healthcare for the Hispanic/Latinx Population
As the Hispanic/Latinx population in the United States continues to grow, disparities in health outcomes for this population continue to widen....
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Characteristics Associated with Sudden Unexpected Infant Death in a Rural Hispanic Population: A Case-Control Study
IntroductionSudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is the leading cause of death among U.S. infants aged 28 days to 1 year. In Kansas, Hispanic infant...
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Associations Among Family Caregivers’ Perceptions of Loneliness, Choice, and Purpose: a Comparative Analysis Between Non-Hispanic Black Caregivers and Non-Hispanic White Caregivers in a Population-Based Sample
BackgroundLoneliness is a frequent experience among family members engaging in caregiving responsibilities and may vary across racial and ethnic...
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Comparison among three predictive models for cancer-associated thromboembolism in a hispanic population
In this study we aimed to evaluate and compare the overall performance of the Khorana, PROTECHT, and CONKO scores as predictive scores for the...
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Comparison of corneal tomographic parameters between Hispanic and non-Hispanic patients
PurposeTo compare corneal tomographic parameters between Hispanic White and non-Hispanic White patients using Pentacam data.
MethodsThis...
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Applying National Diabetic Care Standards for the Management of a Hispanic Population Attending a Free Clinic
Background: National quality measures set goals for diabetes management. Hispanic populations are higher risk for diabetes and associated...
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Health Disparities in Presentation, Treatment, Genomic Testing, and Outcomes of Pancreatic Cancer in Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Patients
BackgroundThere are few conflicting results regarding the treatment and outcomes of Hispanic patients with pancreatic cancer. This study...
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Roles of Income and Acculturation in the Hispanic Paradox: Breastfeeding Among Hispanic Women
ObjectivesDespite Hispanics’ high prevalence of breastfeeding compared to other racial/ethnic groups, contributing factors remain unclear. This study...
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Ethnic Disparities in Patient-Centered Communication with Healthcare Providers: A Comparison of Non-Hispanic Asians and Non-Hispanic Whites
BackgroundPatient-centered communication (PCC) is an important metric related to patient health outcomes. Non-Hispanic Asian (NHA) individuals...
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Clinical profile of melanocytic lesions of the ocular surface in a Hispanic population
PurposeTo determine the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and demographic factors of melanocytic lesions of the ocular surface, such as racial...
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Skin Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes and Sun Protection Practices in the Hispanic Population: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Hispanics are more likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer at a later stage and experience worse overall survival than Whites. The objective of this...
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Disparities in Late-Stage Breast and Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis Among Hispanic, Non-Hispanic White, and Non-Hispanic Black Patients: a Retrospective Cohort Study of Texas Medicare Beneficiaries
BackgroundDisparities in late-stage breast or colorectal cancer diagnosis in younger populations are associated with social determinants of health...
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Treatment Disparities in Hispanic Patients with Chronic Pain: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review
Purpose of ReviewThe purpose of this narrative review is to summarize healthcare disparities experienced by Hispanic and Latino/Latinx patients with...
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Concern for Police Brutality, Societal Discrimination, and School Shootings and Subsequent Cigarette and Cannabis Use in Los Angeles County Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Youth: a Longitudinal Study
ObjectiveExamine if concerns for police brutality, societal discrimination, and school shootings relate to subsequent cigarette and cannabis use...
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Association of Acculturation and Hispanic/Latino Background with Endogenous Sex and Thyroid-Related Hormones Among Middle-Aged and Older Hispanic/Latino Adults: the HCHS/SOL Study
BackgroundHormones are linked to cardiometabolic diseases and may be impacted by acculturation though multiple mechanisms. We evaluated associations...
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The association of maternal country/region of origin and nativity with infant mortality rate among Hispanic preterm infants
ObjectivesAmong US-born preterm infants of Hispanic mothers, we analyzed the unadjusted and adjusted infant mortality rate (IMR) by country/region of...
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Leveraging Policy Solutions for Diabetes Disparities: Suggestions for Improving the National Clinical Care Commission Report’s Recommendations for Hispanic/Latino Populations
In the U.S., Hispanic/Latino populations face increased disparities in both the prevalence and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This...
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Do Tobacco Treatment Trials Address Disparities in Smoking Outcomes Among Black and Hispanic Cancer Patients? A Systematic Review of Smoking Cessation Interventions for Black and Hispanic Patients Diagnosed with Cancer
ObjectiveTo characterize the representation of Black and Hispanic cancer patients in tobacco treatment trials, and to offer recommendations for...
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Ethnic disparities in pediatric appendicitis: the impact of hispanic ethnicity on presentation, complications, and postoperative outcomes
PurposeOur study investigates ethnic disparities in pediatric appendicitis, focusing on the impact of Hispanic ethnicity on presentation,...
