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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.
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.
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.
June 28, 2010 | Program Result Report
Researchers at the University of Florida conducted a two-phase study designed to address health care disparities both through the development and testing of culturally sensitive assessment tools (phase one) and through a health promotion model program (phase two).
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.
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.
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 21, 2009 | Program Result 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.
October 1, 2009 | Journal Article
An analysis of community level influences on access to health care for Mexican-Americans.