You are now viewing 1 - 10 of 53 results
February 1, 2012 | Journal Article
The patterns of attrition among elderly participants in health research studies vary significantly by race and ethnicity. As population diversity increases, researchers should consider these differences when assembling survey panels in order to retain minority participants and avoid biased estimates.
July 30, 2012 | Story
A Profile of Nicole DePasquale, MSPH, a 2009 Project L/EARN Alumna
November 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Latino and African-American children face disproportionate risk factors for developmental disorders this article presents new evidence that health care providers are less likely to engage African-American and Latino parents about concerns for their children's development.
November 1, 2010 | Journal Article
The quality of care received is rated higher when foreign-born Latinos and their providers speak the same language.
November 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Community Health Centers (CHCs) provide care to a substantial proportion of the Latino population, including diabetes patients. This study compared the frequency of problematic experiences at CHCs and private practices for a nationally representative sample of Latinos with Diabetes.
June 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This article examines racial/ethnic and language-based disparities in family-centered care for children with special health care needs.
November 21, 2010 | Story
With support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Project L/EARN is providing opportunities, promoting research and increasing diversity in health research and policy.
November 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The issue offers nine studies examining hypertension, diabetes, health insurance coverage, discrimination, quality of care, spirituality, preventive care, and other topics.
August 27, 2009 | Journal Article
Latino immigrants to the U.S. have lower mortality rates than subsequent, U.S. born generations. This article reviews existing evidence related to health disparities between Latinos and the general U.S. population and between foreign and U.S. born Latinos.
February 1, 2008 | Journal Article
This study examines the association between patient perceptions of patient-physician interaction and nativity status.