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December 1, 2010 | Journal Article
A study exploring the association of socioeconomic factors and acculturation with cancer screening use among older Mexican-American women found that socioeconomic factors and insurance coverage, but not acculturation, determine women's use of cancer screening.
November 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The patient-centered medical home, an approach to providing comprehensive primary care for children, youth and adults, has been identified as a model that can offer high-quality health care.
October 1, 2009 | Journal Article
An analysis of community level influences on access to health care for Mexican-Americans.
October 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examines the health of older Mexican-American immigrants relative to the health of older U.S.-born Mexican-Americans. While younger Mexican-American immigrants are healthier than their U.S.-born Mexican-American counterparts, this relationship has not been established among older Mexican-Americans.
April 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Frailty status is dynamic and elderly people move into and out of frailty over time.
October 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Activating consumers to become better managers of their health may be an essential component of U.S. health care reform.
March 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Two measures of problem drinking among Mexican Americans in Texas City, Texas were studied examining the relationship of nativity and concentration of Hispanics living in the neighborhood. A total of 1,435 Mexican Americans ages 25 years and older w ...
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.
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.
July 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Analysis of survey data indicates that half of a sample of obese Mexican-Americans never received advice to exercise more or eat healthier possibly obstructing disease prevention. Physicians are unlikely to give weight-related advice when obese patients lack comorbid conditions.