Assessing Hepatitis B Knowledge Among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in San Diego
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DOI: 10.1007/s10903-021-01236-1
Abstract: Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders comprise 6% of the U.S. population, but 50% of chronic hepatitis B cases and have a cancer mortality that is 60% higher than non-Hispanic Whites. The objective of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge; assessing hepatitis; pacific islanders; san diego ... See more keywords
Study of HLA genes in Mexico Mayo/Yoremes Amerindians: Further support of gene exchange with Pacific Islanders.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.humimm.2020.02.012
Abstract: Mexican Mayo Amerindians live in southern Sonora and North Sinaloa states. They probably come from North or are related to First American Inhabitants established further North. A non-related sample of them have volunteered to HLA… read more here.
Keywords: drb1 dqb1; pacific islanders; hla drb1; hla ... See more keywords
Structural factors affecting Asians and Pacific Islanders in community-based substance use treatment: Treatment provider perspectives
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DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2017.1395384
Abstract: ABSTRACT Asians and Pacific Islanders (API) have large disparities in utilization of substance use treatment compared to other racial groups. In this study, we analyzed factors that shape API experiences accessing and engaging in community-based… read more here.
Keywords: substance; substance use; treatment; asians pacific ... See more keywords
Unified in Our Diversity to Address Health Disparities Among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
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DOI: 10.1089/heq.2022.0034
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AA/NHPIs) in the United States. AA/NHPIs have historically been subjected to discrimination, which was exacerbated by the pandemic. To bring attention to their… read more here.
Keywords: health; hawaiians pacific; asian americans; native hawaiians ... See more keywords
Transnational Pacific Islanders: Implications for Social Work.
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DOI: 10.1093/sw/swz003
Abstract: The Pacific Islander American racial group is smaller in terms of numbers relative to other racial groups and yet one of the fastest-growing in the United States. The complexity of their lives exceeds the implications… read more here.
Keywords: work; pacific islanders; social work; transnational pacific ... See more keywords
Hospital Disparities between Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders and Non-Hispanic Whites with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias.
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DOI: 10.1177/0898264320945177
Abstract: Objective: To compare important indicators of quality of care between Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders (NHOPIs) and non-Hispanic Whites (NHWs) with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Methods: We used the Health Care Cost… read more here.
Keywords: alzheimer disease; hospital; hispanic whites; non hispanic ... See more keywords
A Community-Based Approach to Biospecimen Collection Among Pacific Islanders
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DOI: 10.1177/1524839918786222
Abstract: This study tested the feasibility of collecting saliva samples from Pacific Islanders (PIs) via a community-based participatory research approach. Collection of saliva samples were conducted by trained and trusted PI community leaders at various partner… read more here.
Keywords: community based; community; pacific islanders; saliva samples ... See more keywords
Chlamydial and gonorrheal neglected sexually transmitted diseases among Pacific Islanders of the Western Pacific Region—A narrative review and call to action
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011171
Abstract: The Pacific Island countries of the Western Pacific Region have some of the highest rates of sexually transmitted Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections in the world. Despite this, there are few research studies that… read more here.
Keywords: narrative review; sexually transmitted; among pacific; pacific region ... See more keywords
1653-P: Association between Genetic Admixture Estimates for Five Ancestral Populations and Diabetes-Related Traits in Pacific Islanders
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DOI: 10.2337/db20-1653-p
Abstract: Ecological studies have shown different risks for diabetes (DM) among many ethnic groups, but whether they are due to genetic or non-genetic factors is hard to dissect. We conducted a community-based study aimed at identifying… read more here.
Keywords: related traits; traits pacific; admixture; pacific islanders ... See more keywords
The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Discrimination Against Asian American and Pacific Islanders
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.708426
Abstract: Hate crimes against Asian American/Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) have surged in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic to alarming new levels. We analyzed data from the Healthy Minds Study, and found that COVID-19 related racial/ethnic… read more here.
Keywords: pacific islanders; discrimination; ethnic discrimination; asian american ... See more keywords
Challenging Aspects to Precise Health Strategies in Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders Using Statins
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.799731
Abstract: Cardiometabolic disorders (CD), including cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, and obesity, are the leading cause of health concern in the United States (U.S.), disproportionately affecting indigenous populations such a Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders (NHOPI).… read more here.
Keywords: pacific islanders; health; hawaiian pacific; challenging aspects ... See more keywords