Racial/Ethnic and Sex Differences in Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.5000
Abstract: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the fastest-growing elective surgical procedures in the United States. For years, researchers and public health professionals have documented marked disparities between black and non-Hispanic white patients in overall… read more here.
Keywords: black women; tka; total knee; racial ethnic ... See more keywords
HIV Prevention Among Black Women in the US-Time for Multimodal Integrated Strategies.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.5356
Abstract: Black women continue to be disproportionately impacted by HIV, accounting for nearly 60% of new HIV infections in US women, despite making up less than 15% of the female population.1 Notably, although the rate of… read more here.
Keywords: black women; risk; among black; hiv sti ... See more keywords
Effect of Culturally Tailored, Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Black Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2022.0653
Abstract: Importance Black women are at risk for insomnia disorder. Despite interest in addressing sleep health disparities, there is limited research investigating the efficacy of criterion-standard treatment (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia [CBT-I]) among this racial… read more here.
Keywords: insomnia; trial; program; shuti bwhs ... See more keywords
Stigma, surveillance, and wounded healing: Promoting a critical ethics of care in research with formerly incarcerated Black women
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DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22845
Abstract: Abstract Black women experience myriad challenges post incarceration, from managing stigma within social relationships to navigating surveillance when interfacing with service systems. It is these challenges that also make them vulnerable participants in community‐based research.… read more here.
Keywords: surveillance; stigma surveillance; surveillance wounded; wounded healing ... See more keywords
Black women's distress matters: Examining gendered racial disparities in psycho-oncology referral rates.
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DOI: 10.1002/pon.6134
Abstract: Presently, there is a lack of research examining gendered racial disparities in psycho‐oncology referral rates for Black women with cancer. Informed by intersectionality, gendered racism, and the Strong Black Woman framework, this study sought to… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; racial disparities; gendered racial; psycho oncology ... See more keywords
Admixture mapping and fine-mapping of birth weight loci in the Black Women’s Health Study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00439-018-1908-x
Abstract: Several genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified genetic variants associated with birth weight. To date, however, most GWAS of birth weight have focused primarily on European ancestry samples even though prevalence of low birth weight… read more here.
Keywords: black women; associated birth; birth; birth weight ... See more keywords
Differences in Medical Mistrust Between Black and White Women: Implications for Patient–Provider Communication About PrEP
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DOI: 10.1007/s10461-018-2283-2
Abstract: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective biomedical HIV prevention method. PrEP uptake has been persistently low among US women, particularly Black women, who account for 61% of new HIV diagnoses among women. Further understanding of… read more here.
Keywords: black women; prep; medical mistrust; provider ... See more keywords
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Program to Promote Positive Affect, Well-Being and Gender Empowerment in Black Women Living with HIV
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DOI: 10.1007/s10461-020-03103-w
Abstract: While programs and interventions intended to increase positive affect among people living with HIV (PLWH) and other chronic diseases have been associated with improved health outcomes, including decreased depression, programs have not been tailored specifically… read more here.
Keywords: black women; positive affect; black wlwh; program ... See more keywords
Impact of Immigration and Duration of Residence in US on Length of Gestation Among Black Women in Newark, New Jersey
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DOI: 10.1007/s10903-018-0813-7
Abstract: Little is known about pregnancy outcomes of black immigrant women to the US. We surveyed 447 black women post-partum in two hospitals in Newark, NJ. Length of gestation was obtained from medical records. Covariates and… read more here.
Keywords: black women; gestation; length gestation; immigration ... See more keywords
Syndemic Perspectives to Guide Black Maternal Health Research and Prevention During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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DOI: 10.1007/s10995-020-02983-7
Abstract: The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and related policies have led to an unequal distribution of morbidity and mortality in the U.S. For Black women and birthing people, endemic vulnerabilities and disparities may exacerbate deleterious COVID-19… read more here.
Keywords: black women; women birthing; birthing people; health ... See more keywords
Building Strong Futures: The Feasibility of Using a Targeted Digital Media Campaign to Improve Knowledge About Pregnancy and Low Birthweight Among Black Women
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DOI: 10.1007/s10995-020-03068-1
Abstract: Objective Low birthweight is one of the main causes of poor health outcomes among newborns, with Black women having a disproportionately high prevalence. A digital intervention targeted Black women in Orange County, Florida with information… read more here.
Keywords: black women; pregnancy; knowledge; low birthweight ... See more keywords