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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.
September 7, 2010 | News Release
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awards grants to five national groups to address social justice issues driving the obesity epidemic.
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.
September 1, 2007 | Issue Brief
This synthesis presents findings on the size and causes of racial and ethnic disparities in access to care.
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
Perceived post-September 11 abuse and discrimination were associated with increased psychological distress, reduced levels of happiness and worse health status in our sample. Community based, culturally sensitive partnerships should be established to assess and meet the health needs of Arab Americans.
January 5, 2010 | Journal Article
Increasing clinician awareness of racial disparities and improving communication may enhance diabetes care among Black patients. This study evaluated the effect of cultural competency training and performance feedback for primary care clinicians on diabetes care for Black patients.
June 3, 2009 | Program Result
Researchers at Harvard University School of Public Health conducted two telephone surveys of randomly selected U.S. adults representing 14 racial and ethnic minority groups, plus White Americans, in 2006 and 2007.