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View article: Data from Choice of Survival Metric and Its Impacts on Cancer Survival Estimates for American Indian and Alaska Native People
Data from Choice of Survival Metric and Its Impacts on Cancer Survival Estimates for American Indian and Alaska Native People Open
Background:Different survival metrics have different applicability to clinical practice and research. We evaluated how choice of survival metric influences assessment of cancer survival among American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) people…
View article: Reframing Identity Through <em>Hallyu</em>: A Collaborative Autoethnography of Korean Teacher Educators in Teacher Education Programs
Reframing Identity Through <em>Hallyu</em>: A Collaborative Autoethnography of Korean Teacher Educators in Teacher Education Programs Open
This research explores how two transnational teacher educators became culturally relevant educators by shifting their perspectives from a deficit-based to an asset-based approach through the influence of Hallyu (the Korean Wave). Utilizing…
View article: Data from The Role of Socioeconomic Status and Race/Ethnicity in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor Survival: A Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results–Based Analysis
Data from The Role of Socioeconomic Status and Race/Ethnicity in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor Survival: A Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results–Based Analysis Open
Background:Recent investigations of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) survival have reported higher mortality among non-White individuals. However, previous analyses have not examined the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) …
View article: Data from A Contemporary Analysis of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Diagnosis of Early-Stage Breast Cancer and Stage-Specific Survival by Molecular Subtype
Data from A Contemporary Analysis of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Diagnosis of Early-Stage Breast Cancer and Stage-Specific Survival by Molecular Subtype Open
Background:Prior studies of breast cancer disparities have focused primarily on differences between Black and White women, yet contemporary patterns of disparity for other groups are not well understood. We examine breast cancer disparitie…
View article: Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening among Southeast Asian Women Participating in a Culturally Tailored Navigation Intervention
Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening among Southeast Asian Women Participating in a Culturally Tailored Navigation Intervention Open
Southeast Asian cancer screening rates are alarmingly the lowest across all racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. This paper examines barriers to breast cancer screening among Southeast Asian women participating in a culturally tailored nav…
View article: Data from The Influence of Medical Comorbidities on Survival Disparities in a Multiethnic Group of Patients with <i>De Novo</i> Metastatic Breast Cancer
Data from The Influence of Medical Comorbidities on Survival Disparities in a Multiethnic Group of Patients with <i>De Novo</i> Metastatic Breast Cancer Open
Background:The influence of common medical comorbidities on mortality and racial/ethnic disparities in mortality among women with metastatic breast cancer remains largely unknown.Methods:In this longitudinal study, women with newly diagnos…
View article: Data from Diagnostic Mammography Performance across Racial and Ethnic Groups in a National Network of Community-Based Breast Imaging Facilities
Data from Diagnostic Mammography Performance across Racial and Ethnic Groups in a National Network of Community-Based Breast Imaging Facilities Open
Background:We evaluated differences in diagnostic mammography performance based on women's race/ethnicity.Methods:This cohort study included 267,868 diagnostic mammograms performed to evaluate screening mammogram findings at 98 facilities …
View article: Data from Body Mass Index and Mammographic Density in a Multiracial and Multiethnic Population-Based Study
Data from Body Mass Index and Mammographic Density in a Multiracial and Multiethnic Population-Based Study Open
Background:Mammographic density (MD) is strongly associated with breast cancer risk. We examined whether body mass index (BMI) partially explains racial and ethnic variation in MD.Methods:We used multivariable Poisson regression to estimat…
View article: Data from Factors Related to Human Papillomavirus Positivity among Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancers from Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program Data
Data from Factors Related to Human Papillomavirus Positivity among Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancers from Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program Data Open
Background:As human papillomavirus positive (HPV+) oral cavity and pharynx cancer (OCPC) incidence increases significantly, our objective was to determine whether selected sociodemographic and clinical factors were associated with HPV+ OCP…
View article: Data from Quantifying Differences in Remaining Life Expectancy after Cancer Diagnosis, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and Other Australians, 2005–2016
Data from Quantifying Differences in Remaining Life Expectancy after Cancer Diagnosis, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and Other Australians, 2005–2016 Open
Background:This study quantified differences in remaining life expectancy (RLE) among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other Australian patients with cancer. We assessed how much of this disparity was due to differences in cancer …
View article: Supplementary Figure 4 from Choice of Survival Metric and Its Impacts on Cancer Survival Estimates for American Indian and Alaska Native People
Supplementary Figure 4 from Choice of Survival Metric and Its Impacts on Cancer Survival Estimates for American Indian and Alaska Native People Open
This figure shows urvival calculated for AIAN people calculated using different survival measures, stratified by IHS Region (Alaska, East, Northern Plains, Southern Plains, Pacific Coast, Southwest), NAACCR’s Cancer in North America databa…
View article: Data from Survival of Adolescents and Young Adults with Prevalent Poor-Prognosis Metastatic Cancers: A Population-Based Study of Contemporary Patterns and Their Implications
Data from Survival of Adolescents and Young Adults with Prevalent Poor-Prognosis Metastatic Cancers: A Population-Based Study of Contemporary Patterns and Their Implications Open
Background:Although survival has improved dramatically for most adolescents and young adults (AYA; 15–39 years old) with cancer, it remains poor for those presenting with metastatic disease. To better characterize this subset, we conducted…
View article: Achieving cultural safety in genetic counseling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia
Achieving cultural safety in genetic counseling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia Open
Globally, Indigenous people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia, experience significantly poorer health outcomes than their non‐Indigenous counterparts. In part, this can be attributed to the ongoing impact…
View article: Constructive media in New Zealand: The role of an independent news group
Constructive media in New Zealand: The role of an independent news group Open
New Zealand has close ties with its Pacific neighbours but its mainstream media often overlooks issues involving major power influences on Pacific affairs. Also, while Asians form the largest population increase by ethnic group, issues imp…
View article: Trends and disparities in mortality associated with peripheral artery disease and hyperlipidemia, 1999–2024
Trends and disparities in mortality associated with peripheral artery disease and hyperlipidemia, 1999–2024 Open
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) with hyperlipidemia adds significantly to the national burden of cardiovascular disease. However, population-level trends in mortality for these conditions are not well understood. We used nationally represe…
View article: Racial and ethnic disparities and socioeconomic determinants of male breast cancer mortality in the United States
Racial and ethnic disparities and socioeconomic determinants of male breast cancer mortality in the United States Open
Purpose Male breast cancer (mBC) is rare and accounts for ~ 1% of all breast cancer cases in the United States (US), and mBC incidence has risen in recent years. This study sought to examine mBC mortality disparities across racial/ethnic g…
View article: Racial and ethnic disparities in utilization of mechanical circulatory support for cardiogenic shock following acute myocardial infarction: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Racial and ethnic disparities in utilization of mechanical circulatory support for cardiogenic shock following acute myocardial infarction: a retrospective cross-sectional study Open
Background; Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is critical in the management of cardiogenic shock (CS) complicating acute myocardial infarction (AMI), but racial/ethnic disparities in MCS utilization remain understudied. Methods; We extr…
View article: Estimating the incidence and risk factors of postpartum hemorrhage from the national ENACT network
Estimating the incidence and risk factors of postpartum hemorrhage from the national ENACT network Open
Aggregated counts from electronic health records (EHRs) provide a rich source of real-world data that can be leveraged to investigate critical medical conditions such as postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). We used the Evolve to Next-Gen Accrual t…
View article: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Adult Obesity Across Food and Physical Activity Environments in the United States: A Multilevel Analysis
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Adult Obesity Across Food and Physical Activity Environments in the United States: A Multilevel Analysis Open
Background: Adult obesity remains a critical public health issue in the United States, with marked disparities across racial and ethnic groups. Minority populations are often disproportionately exposed to unhealthy food and physical activi…
View article: Toward better data disaggregation: A person-centered approach to understanding AANHPI sociodemographic diversity in resource constrained times
Toward better data disaggregation: A person-centered approach to understanding AANHPI sociodemographic diversity in resource constrained times Open
Background Each year, the United States loses billions of dollars due to health inequities. Data disaggregation is essential for understanding the health status and needs of populations to identify these inequities and inform efficient res…
View article: Study Protocol: Developing a Virtual Reality Application to Support Enhanced Social and Emotional Wellbeing and Cultural Determinants of Health Outcomes with an Aboriginal Community of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Preprint)
Study Protocol: Developing a Virtual Reality Application to Support Enhanced Social and Emotional Wellbeing and Cultural Determinants of Health Outcomes with an Aboriginal Community of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the first peoples of Australia, with continuing cultures that are fundamental to health and wellbeing. Complex socio-cultural, health, and wellbeing inequities stemming from col…
View article: Nurturing Authentic Indigenous Voices in Indigenous Children’s and Young Adult Literature: An Aotearoa New Zealand Case Study
Nurturing Authentic Indigenous Voices in Indigenous Children’s and Young Adult Literature: An Aotearoa New Zealand Case Study Open
View article: 2025 Holiday Shopping and Scams Survey of Asian American and Pacific Islander Consumers Age 18-Plus
2025 Holiday Shopping and Scams Survey of Asian American and Pacific Islander Consumers Age 18-Plus Open
View article: Community births in the United States, 2016–2024: post-pandemic patterns across racial and ethnic groups
Community births in the United States, 2016–2024: post-pandemic patterns across racial and ethnic groups Open
Objectives Community births in the United States – including planned home and freestanding birth center deliveries – have increased in recent years. Understanding how these patterns have evolved across racial and ethnic groups, particularl…
View article: “It Can Hurt Your Heart”: A Co-Designed Cross-Sectional Survey Exploring Pacific People’s Understanding of Rheumatic Fever in Auckland, New Zealand
“It Can Hurt Your Heart”: A Co-Designed Cross-Sectional Survey Exploring Pacific People’s Understanding of Rheumatic Fever in Auckland, New Zealand Open
Background/Objectives: Rheumatic fever is preventable and can be treated successfully; however, a lack of understanding of the disease and barriers to timely healthcare can impact outcomes. Pacific people in Aotearoa New Zealand experience…
View article: Exploring the landscape of viral hepatitis: A comprehensive retrospective analysis of mortality trends and disparities in the United States (1999–2020)
Exploring the landscape of viral hepatitis: A comprehensive retrospective analysis of mortality trends and disparities in the United States (1999–2020) Open
Viral hepatitis (VH) remains a leading cause of preventable mortality in the United States (US). Despite advancements in antiviral therapies, disparities in VH-related mortality persist across demographic, racial, and geographic groups. Th…
View article: Nonrandom Missingness in Child Race and Ethnicity Records and the US Federal Data Standards: Pooled Analysis of Community-Based Child Health Studies
Nonrandom Missingness in Child Race and Ethnicity Records and the US Federal Data Standards: Pooled Analysis of Community-Based Child Health Studies Open
Background Racism perpetuates the unequal distribution of power, resources, and privilege within and between societies to the detriment of marginalized groups. Racialization involves categorizing people based on traits to which socially co…
View article: Decolonizing Data: Moving Toward an Inclusive Count of American Indian/Alaska Native Students in a Pacific Northwest School District
Decolonizing Data: Moving Toward an Inclusive Count of American Indian/Alaska Native Students in a Pacific Northwest School District Open
The prevalence of data use in education requires researchers to critically examine data-collection practices that could inform, obscure, or omit accurate representations of students. Thus, an innovative approach to accurate demographic col…
View article: Pregnancy-related death rates by county, race, and ethnicity in the US, 2000–2019
Pregnancy-related death rates by county, race, and ethnicity in the US, 2000–2019 Open
Background Substantial disparities across geographies and racial and/or ethnic populations contribute to increasing maternal mortality in the US. The present study adds to existing literature by examining pregnancy-related death rates by r…
View article: Pregnancy-associated anemia and its effects in term neonates
Pregnancy-associated anemia and its effects in term neonates Open
Objectives To investigate the implications of maternal anemia in term neonates. Methods In a population-based retrospective cohort study, standard demographic and clinical variables noted during post-birth hospitalization in term neonates …