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May 1, 2011 | Journal Article
The Health Care Access Model defines taxonomy and presents a framework for classifying and reporting health care access barriers associated with health care disparities.
April 15, 2011 | Journal Article
This research links historical trauma and the concept of embodiment as related to American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
March 23, 2011 | Journal Article
This paper reports the results of a multilevel analysis of condom use among female Filipino female sex workers. Condom use is affected by organizational and social factors.
July 1, 2010 | Journal Article
American Indians with HIV/AIDS die sooner than their White and Hispanic counterparts. This study explored risk-factors for rapid progression of HIV/AIDS within the Navajo nation.
November 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Self-medication with antibiotics obtained without a prescription (WORx) has substantial prevalence in Latino communities. An intervention to decrease misuse of antibiotics showed that focusing on education only might not be sufficient to address the problem.
August 16, 2010 | Story
RWJF Multicultural Newsroom Covers Health and Health Care Issues for African-American and Latino Communities
January 1, 2011 | Book
This article provides fresh evidence of low mortality rates among adult and older Hispanic immigrants. The authors cite numerous studies, including several refuting "salmon-bias " Hispanic neighborhoods seem to provide cultural support systems promoting good health.
February 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This study examined self-reports of eye care among a sample of Latinos age 40 and older in La Puente, Calif.
October 21, 2009 | Program Result
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.
January 1, 2009 | Journal Article
A study examining the relationship between the severity of intimate partner violence (IPV) and mental disorders among female American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) primary care patients from Southwest tribes found that IPV is common among AI/AN women and is associated with alcohol, drug and mental health disorders.