Facilitators and Barriers for Advance Care Planning Among Ethnic and Racial Minorities in the U.S.: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature
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DOI: 10.1007/s10903-017-0670-9
Abstract: Growing evidence suggests a low engagement in advance care planning (ACP) among ethnic minorities in the U.S. The purpose of this study was to synthesize findings from prior research about ACP among ethnic minorities. An… read more here.
Keywords: literature; among ethnic; care planning; facilitators barriers ... See more keywords
The Role of Cultural and Family Values on Social Connectedness and Loneliness among Ethnic Minority Elders
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DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2017.1395377
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives: Ethnic minority elders have high levels of social isolation and loneliness. Assumptions about the family providing enough social support exist in the literature, contradicting ethnic minority elders’ reported levels of isolation and loneliness.… read more here.
Keywords: ethnic minority; family values; among ethnic; family ... See more keywords
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mortality rates among ethnic groups in a predominant admixed population in Latin America: a population-based study in Ecuador
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DOI: 10.1080/21678421.2019.1587632
Abstract: Abstract Current evidence suggests heterogeneity of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) among geographic areas and populations. Lower mortality rates have been reported in admixed populations compared to European origin populations. We aimed to describe and compare… read more here.
Keywords: among ethnic; mortality; amyotrophic lateral; mortality rates ... See more keywords
A qualitative exploration of enablers for hepatitis B clinical management among ethnic Chinese in Australia
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DOI: 10.1111/jvh.13495
Abstract: An estimated 18% of people living with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in Australia were born in China. While guideline‐based care, including regular clinical monitoring and timely treatment, prevent CHB‐related cirrhosis, cancer and deaths, over three‐quarters… read more here.
Keywords: chb; management among; ethnic chinese; among ethnic ... See more keywords
The Interferon-Induced Transmembrane Protein 3 -rs12252 Allele May Predict COVID-19 Severity Among Ethnic Minorities
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.692254
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has infected 176million people and caused 3.8million deaths worldwide. Artificial intelligence applications and Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) have helped us better understand factors that predict COVID-19 severity (The Severe Covid-19 GWAS… read more here.
Keywords: interferon induced; among ethnic; severity; predict covid ... See more keywords
Ergonomic Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Disorders among Ethnic Lychee–Longan Harvesting Workers in Northern Thailand
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10122446
Abstract: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the leading causes of occupational injuries and disabilities. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of MSDs and occupational factors affecting MSDs among ethnic lychee–longan harvesting… read more here.
Keywords: ergonomic risk; lychee longan; harvesting workers; among ethnic ... See more keywords