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View article: An evaluation of the culturally-centered addictions research training (C-CART) graduate certificate program: A qualitative review
An evaluation of the culturally-centered addictions research training (C-CART) graduate certificate program: A qualitative review Open
The Culturally-Centered Addictions Research Training (C-CART) program is a two-year graduate training program designed to train practicing clinicians and doctoral students in health-related fields in culturally-centered research for the pr…
View article: The short-term results of an MI-adapted and culturally tailored intervention on self-reported oral health behaviors of indigenous caregivers and their children
The short-term results of an MI-adapted and culturally tailored intervention on self-reported oral health behaviors of indigenous caregivers and their children Open
Introduction American Indian (AI) children have the highest incidence of dental caries of any ethnic group with 4 times the cases of untreated dental caries compared to white children. Great Beginnings for Healthy Native Smiles (NIDCR U01D…
View article: Feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a culturally adapted motivational interviewing intervention to reduce early childhood caries among children of two American Indian communities
Feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a culturally adapted motivational interviewing intervention to reduce early childhood caries among children of two American Indian communities Open
View article: Traditional Knowledge Holders and Practitioners: First Responders in Native Nations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Traditional Knowledge Holders and Practitioners: First Responders in Native Nations During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Native Americans in the US experienced disproportionate risks of COVID-19 infection and mortality. Despite these adversities, Native Americans relied on the world view and lessons of their cultural teachings, as strategies to find personal…
View article: Methods for Building Community-engaged Partnerships in Ecotoxicology
Methods for Building Community-engaged Partnerships in Ecotoxicology Open
Background: Ecotoxicology provides powerful tools to characterize the nature and effects of pollution, which can be impactful when used in community-engaged research (CEnR). However, academic researchers are often insufficiently informed a…
View article: Exploring the Role of Indigenous Determinants of Health in the Resilience of Native Nations during COVID-19
Exploring the Role of Indigenous Determinants of Health in the Resilience of Native Nations during COVID-19 Open
American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) were disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing excess hospitalization, mortality, and economic losses compared to the non- Hispanic Whites. This study sought to document…
View article: Building capacity for health research in higher education: Evaluating readiness for research and scholarship
Building capacity for health research in higher education: Evaluating readiness for research and scholarship Open
View article: Support of Underrepresented and Early-Stage Faculty at a Research Center for Minority Institutions: A Social Network Analysis of Research Productivity over a Five-Year Period
Support of Underrepresented and Early-Stage Faculty at a Research Center for Minority Institutions: A Social Network Analysis of Research Productivity over a Five-Year Period Open
View article: Impact and Integration of Culturally Centered American Indian/Alaska Native Practices and Training During COVID-19 on Tele-Behavioral Substance Use Treatment: Protocol for a Community-Derived Mixed Methods Study
Impact and Integration of Culturally Centered American Indian/Alaska Native Practices and Training During COVID-19 on Tele-Behavioral Substance Use Treatment: Protocol for a Community-Derived Mixed Methods Study Open
(1) Background: American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities faced disproportionate COVID-19 infection rates and a higher prevalence of substance use disorders (SUDs). Telehealth emerged as a key strategy to address these health d…
View article: Associations Between Traumatic Brain Injury Characteristics and Memory Outcomes: Insights from the Health and Retirement Study
Associations Between Traumatic Brain Injury Characteristics and Memory Outcomes: Insights from the Health and Retirement Study Open
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an established risk factor for accelerated cognitive decline and increased dementia risk. The specific characteristics of TBI (e.g., type of head trauma, presence of a gap in memory, age of onset) that confe…
View article: Incorporating Mindfulness-Based Activities into the Learning Environment
Incorporating Mindfulness-Based Activities into the Learning Environment Open
The learning environment (LE) is a dynamic and evolving space that is co-created by faculty, staff and students. The LE can play an important role in student success and can also impact job satisfaction for faculty and staff. Mindfulness-b…
View article: Associations between urinary perchlorate and thyroid health outcomes in Yuma County, Arizona
Associations between urinary perchlorate and thyroid health outcomes in Yuma County, Arizona Open
View article: “We don’t separate out these things. Everything is related”: Partnerships with Indigenous Communities to Design, Implement, and Evaluate Multilevel Interventions to Reduce Health Disparities
“We don’t separate out these things. Everything is related”: Partnerships with Indigenous Communities to Design, Implement, and Evaluate Multilevel Interventions to Reduce Health Disparities Open
Multilevel interventions (MLIs) are appropriate to reduce health disparities among Indigenous peoples because of their ability to address these communities’ diverse histories, dynamics, cultures, politics, and environments. Intervention sc…
View article: Pre-Pandemic and Recent Oral and Medical Health Care Utilization among Young American Indian Children and Their Caregivers
Pre-Pandemic and Recent Oral and Medical Health Care Utilization among Young American Indian Children and Their Caregivers Open
View article: Feasibility and utility of mobile health interventions for depression and anxiety in rural populations: A scoping review
Feasibility and utility of mobile health interventions for depression and anxiety in rural populations: A scoping review Open
View article: Intertribal Talking Circle for the prevention of alcohol and drug use among Native American youth
Intertribal Talking Circle for the prevention of alcohol and drug use among Native American youth Open
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a culturally based intervention, the Intertribal Talking Circle program, compared to a standard alcohol and drug abuse education, the Be A Winner program. Community‐based participatory…
View article: “We don’t separate out these things. Everything is related”: Partnerships with Indigenous Communities to Design, Implement, and Evaluate Multilevel Interventions to Reduce Health Disparities
“We don’t separate out these things. Everything is related”: Partnerships with Indigenous Communities to Design, Implement, and Evaluate Multilevel Interventions to Reduce Health Disparities Open
View article: CULTURAL FACTORS PREDICT POSITIVE CAREGIVING APPRAISAL AMONG DIVERSE DEMENTIA FAMILY CAREGIVERS
CULTURAL FACTORS PREDICT POSITIVE CAREGIVING APPRAISAL AMONG DIVERSE DEMENTIA FAMILY CAREGIVERS Open
Background and Objectives Positive caregiving appraisal is strongly linked to health among caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). Few studies have identified predictors of positive caregiving appraisal…
View article: A formative assessment of client characteristics associated with missed appointments in integrated primary care services in rural Arizona
A formative assessment of client characteristics associated with missed appointments in integrated primary care services in rural Arizona Open
Introduction Integrating primary care services in mental healthcare facilities is an uncommon model of care in the United States that could bring several benefits (e.g., improved access to physical healthcare) for vulnerable populations ex…
View article: Client perspectives on primary care integration in a rural-serving behavioral health center
Client perspectives on primary care integration in a rural-serving behavioral health center Open
Purpose Advancing behavioral health and primary care integration is a priority for helping clients overcome the complex health challenges impacting healthcare deserts like those in Arizona, United States of America (USA). This study aimed …
View article: Examining the role of race and quality of home health agencies in delayed initiation of home health services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD)
Examining the role of race and quality of home health agencies in delayed initiation of home health services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) Open
INTRODUCTION We examined differences in the timeliness of the initiation of home health care by race and the quality of home health agencies (HHA) among patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). METHODS Medicare claim…
View article: Understanding Resilience and Mental Well-Being in Southwest Indigenous Nations and the Impact of COVID-19: Protocol for a Multimethods Study
Understanding Resilience and Mental Well-Being in Southwest Indigenous Nations and the Impact of COVID-19: Protocol for a Multimethods Study Open
Background Despite experiencing many adversities, American Indian and Alaska Native populations have demonstrated tremendous resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing upon Indigenous determinants of health (IDOH) and Indigenous Nati…
View article: Home health services for minorities in urban and rural areas with Alzheimer’s and related dementia
Home health services for minorities in urban and rural areas with Alzheimer’s and related dementia Open
Timely access and continuum of care in older adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) is critical. This is a retrospective study on Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries with ADRD diagnosis discharged to home with home …
View article: Baseline results from <i>NenŨnkUmbi/EdaHiYedo</i>: A randomized clinical trial to improve sexual and reproductive health among American Indian adolescents
Baseline results from <i>NenŨnkUmbi/EdaHiYedo</i>: A randomized clinical trial to improve sexual and reproductive health among American Indian adolescents Open
We report on baseline findings from NenUnkUmbi/EdaHiYedo , a community based participatory research randomized controlled trial with American Indian adolescents to reduce sexual and reproductive health disparities. American Indian adolesce…
View article: Community Health Representatives as Trusted Sources for Increasing Representation of American Indian Communities in Clinical Research
Community Health Representatives as Trusted Sources for Increasing Representation of American Indian Communities in Clinical Research Open
Indigenous and American Indian Alaskan Native (AI/AN) community members are systematically underrepresented in clinical trial research. This paper focuses on exploratory steps to partner with Native Nations of Arizona to engage Community H…
View article: Building Research Infrastructure: The Development of a Technical Assistance Group-Service Center at an RCMI
Building Research Infrastructure: The Development of a Technical Assistance Group-Service Center at an RCMI Open
As one of the Research Centers for Minority Institutions (RCMI), the Southwest Health Equity Research Collaborative (SHERC) worked over the first five-year period of funding to foster the advancement of Early Stage Investigators, enhance t…
View article: Building Trust and Awareness to Increase AZ Native Nation Participation in COVID-19 Vaccines
Building Trust and Awareness to Increase AZ Native Nation Participation in COVID-19 Vaccines Open
The goal of this study was to establish effective, culturally appropriate strategies to enhance participation of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in prevention and treatment of COVID-19, including vaccine uptake. Thirteen …
View article: Understanding Resilience and Mental Well-Being in Southwest Indigenous Nations and the Impact of COVID-19: Protocol for a Multimethods Study (Preprint)
Understanding Resilience and Mental Well-Being in Southwest Indigenous Nations and the Impact of COVID-19: Protocol for a Multimethods Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Despite experiencing many adversities, American Indian and Alaska Native populations have demonstrated tremendous resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing upon Indigenous determinants of health (IDOH) and Indigenous Nat…
View article: Practicing Tribal Sovereignty Through a Tribal Health Policy: Implementation of the Healthy Diné Nation Act on the Navajo Nation
Practicing Tribal Sovereignty Through a Tribal Health Policy: Implementation of the Healthy Diné Nation Act on the Navajo Nation Open
Sovereign tribal nations can drive their own health policy. Program evaluation can use existing data sources, tailored data collection efforts, and tribal-specific surveys to gain insight into feasibility, implementation, and impact.
View article: An Adapted Cancer Screening Education Program for Native American Women With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Caregivers: Protocol for Feasibility and Acceptability Testing
An Adapted Cancer Screening Education Program for Native American Women With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Caregivers: Protocol for Feasibility and Acceptability Testing Open
Background Women with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) do not undergo breast and cervical cancer screening at the same rate as women without IDD. IDDs are diagnosed in childhood, are lifelong, and involve difficulties in a…