Factors Associated with Trauma Center Use for Elderly Patients with Trauma
May 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Older injured patients are much less likely than younger ones to be admitted to a trauma center for care.
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Physician Use of Advance Care Planning Discussions in a Diverse Hospitalized Population
July 18, 2010 | Journal Article
This article presents a study of advance care planning among minority hospital patients and physicians. The authors interviewed patients to find out what factors might encourage patients and physicians to engage in advance planning discussions.
Immigrant Generation and Physical Activity Among Mexican, Chinese & Filipino Adults in the US
June 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This study looked at the effect of immigrant generation on levels of physical activity among Filipinos, Chinese and Mexican adults.
Latino Populations
December 1, 2005 | Journal Article
Latinos are the largest minority population in the United States. Although usually classified as a single ethnic group by researchers, Latinos are heterogeneous from cultural, socioeconomic and genetic perspectives. From a cultural and social perspe ...
Cancer Screening Among Jail Inmates
October 1, 2005 | Journal Article
Small studies have shown an increased burden of health problems among inmates compared to the rest of the population. This study examines jail inmates' knowledge of cancer screening tests, their frequency of screening and their willingness to underg ...