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The Relationship Between Discrimination and High-Risk Social Ties by Race/Ethnicity
June 8, 2013 | Journal Article
While Blacks generally have fewer injection drug ties than Whites and Hispanics, those who report discrimination due to race or drug use have more high-risk social ties and likely get HIV from sexual transmission.
Cumulative Social Risk and Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Obesity During the Transition to Adulthood
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Black females transitioning to adulthood may experience higher levels of obesity risk due to multiple social risk factors according to this study.
Stigma’s Effect on Health
June 26, 2013 | Story
RWJF scholar encourages researchers to examine stigma through a wider lens.
Helping Traumatized Refugees and Immigrants Start New Lives
November 20, 2011 | Story
Projects in Boston and Minneapolis, Minn., provided special school-connected mental health services to help refugees and immigrants recover from trauma under Caring Across Communities: Addressing Mental Health Needs of Diverse Children and Youth.
Studying State Legislation of Cultural and Linguistic Competence
October 21, 2009 | Program Results Report
The National Center for Cultural Competence at Georgetown University analyzed efforts by 14 states to integrate cultural and/or linguistic competence into curricula, continuing education and licensure requirements for health and mental health care professionals.
A Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study of Amygdala and Medial Prefrontal Cortex Responses to Overtly Presented Fearful Faces in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
March 1, 2005 | Journal Article
The present study explored amygdala hyperresponsivity for individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
Culturally Focused Psychiatric Consultation Service For Massachusetts General Hospital's Asian American and Latino American Primary Care Patients with Depression, 2009-2011
July 1, 2013 | Survey/Poll
This randomized controlled trial evaluated a culturally appropriate intervention to improve the recognition and treatment of depression among Asian and Latino American primary care patients at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Fresh Ideas: Improving the Health of Immigrant and Refugee Communities
June 13, 2013 | Program Results Report
Fresh Ideas was a targeted solicitation for proposals that aimed to give immigrants and refugees the tools and support they need to improve and maintain their own health.
Cervical Cancer Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions for Racial and Ethnic Minorities
August 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Researchers conducted a systematic review of the research literature to determine which interventions improve cervical cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis or treatment for racial or ethnic minorities in the United States
Highest-Value Preventive Services Save Billions if Applied to 90 Percent of U.S. Population
June 12, 2012 | Program Results Report
Researchers at the Partnership for Prevention conducted research to identify high-value evidence-based clinical and community preventive services.