Zoekresultaten - health disparities

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<h4>Objectives</h4>Health literacy is commonly associated with many of the antecedents of health disparities. Yet the precise nature of the relationship between health literacy and disparities remains unclear. A systematic review was conducted to better understand in how far the relation...

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Health inequalities represent a significant social problem not only in the world but also in Slovakia. They are conditioned by several factors such as socio-economic status, geographic location, age, ethnicity and access to health care. Inequalities in the general health status of districts can be a...

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Anthony J Vargas,1 Leah Tobey-Moore,2 Geoffrey M Curran,3 Rania Elkhateb,4 Kevin W Sexton,5 Brett J Bailey,6 Corey Nagel,7 Johnathan H Goree4 1Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Smith, AR, USA; 2Department of Psychiatry, Center for Health Services Research, and Department of Geriatrics,...

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Abstract INTRODUCTION Disparities in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias (ADRD) persist across race/ethnicity, sex, and US geographic regions, but limited quantitative information exists to explain how specific predictors contribute to these disparities. Many traditional methods lack...

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Background Health disparities are prevalent across respiratory diseases. Social determinants of health are closely associated with health disparities and account for between 30% and 55% of all health outcomes. In people with interstitial lung disease (ILD), disparities have the potential to signific...

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This publication reviews types of food environment disparities and their implications for food and nutrition security. Written by Alicia Papanek, Catherine G. Campbell, and Karla Shelnutt, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, May 2023.

Objective: To investigate 15-year changes in public awareness of racial, economic, and educational health disparities between 2007 and 2023. Methods: Surveys of Wisconsin, U.S. adults in 2007 and 2023 were compared. Respondents in both surveys were randomized into panels to examine opinions about sp...

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Abstract Aim This study aims to investigate regional disparities in the distribution of child and adolescent mental health professionals in Japan. It focuses on identifying areas where access to specialists is limited and proposes potential solutions to address these inequalities. Methods Data were...

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Common data elements (CDEs) are standardized questions, variables, or measures with specific sets of responses that are used across multiple studies. They are organized around a particular research topic or question, validated, and defined via a consensus building process. Their use fosters compara...

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Objectives: Indonesia's eastern region is lagging in development, including the health sector, compared to other areas. The study aims to analyze socioeconomic disparities in primary healthcare utilization in eastern Indonesia. Methods: The study analyzed raw data from the 2018 Indonesian Basic...

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Abstract Background Health disparities persist among Indigenous populations in Latin America, reflecting systemic inequities and historical marginalization. These disparities span infectious diseases, malnutrition, and chronic conditions, necessitating a comprehensive understanding to inform equitab...

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Equitable access to healthcare is essential for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and improving health outcomes. This cross-sectional study examines patients’ perceived access to healthcare services in the West Bank, providing insights into patients’ perceptions of health disparities. Data w...

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This study inspects the unique climate change insights and vulnerabilities experienced by transgender individuals, with an emphasis on how gender identity intermediates environmental awareness and adaptive capacity. A cross-sectional quantitative survey was conducted between January and March 2025 i...

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This community case study documents the integration of One Health approaches in a teledentistry initiative designed to enhance oral health access for children in Tairāwhiti, New Zealand, a region where Māori children experience significantly higher rates of dental decay than non-Māori. Health New Ze...

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<b>Background/Objectives:</b> In 2022, over 200 million outpatient antibiotic prescriptions were written in the U.S., with 30% deemed unnecessary. Previous studies have shown that demographic factors, such as age, gender, and race, influence antibiotic prescribing patterns. However, few...

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Background: The impact and burden of antibody deficiencies, especially secondary antibody deficiency (SAD), among adult patients remain largely understudied. Specifically, the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with SAD, compared to patients with primary antibody deficiency (PAD) rem...

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Despite remarkable gains in maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes globally, the lack of access to and use of essential health services remains a challenge in low-income countries, like Ethiopia. To address health service access and use, the Ethiopian government has endorsed a fifteen-year "O...

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Cancer disparities among Latinos in the United States persist as a significant public health challenge, characterized by inequitable outcomes throughout the cancer continuum. Latinos experience elevated rates and poorer prognoses in certain cancers compared to other populations, driven by complex, m...

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