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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"Racial/ethnic differences"”.
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Racial/Ethnic Differences in the Relationship Between Wealth and Health
<p>Racial wealth inequity is one of the most pressing social and economic issues in the United States, historically and contemporarily. Primarily due to unequal distribution of opportunity for economic advancement and mobility in addition to the accumulation of historic disadvantage endured by …
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Racial/Ethnic Differences in Possible Selves of Diverse Adolescents: Implications for Higher Education and Mental Health
… Specifically, this study investigates: a) racial/ethnic differences in the content and themes of expected possible selves held by young adolescents; b) within group differences among Latino students and their expected possible selves; c) racial/ethnic differences in the relation between …
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Genetic and Clinical Determinants of Racial/Ethnic Differences In Multiple Myeloma Susceptibility and Outcomes Focusing On Hispanics
… with over 12,000 deaths recorded each year. Race/ethnicity is a well-known MM risk factor, where individuals of African descent have over 2- to 3-fold increased risk of incidence compared to those of European descent. Additionally, Hispanics are diagnosed approximately three years younger than …
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The impact of human capital and social capital on employment conditions of immigrants in the United States: an examination of gender and racial/ethnic differences
… the moderating effects of gender and race/ethnicity on the associations between human capital and social capital, and the employment conditions of immigrants. I hypothesized that the relationships of human capital and social capital with employment status; occupational status; …
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An Intersectional Analysis of the Female Postsecondary Advantage: Gender, race, and College Selectivity
… and parental involvement impact gender and racial/ethnic differences in precollege achievement?; 2) Among those who have completed high school or received a GED, to what extent are gender and racial/ethnic differences explained by students' pre-college academic achievement, educational and …
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The Relationships among race/ethnicity, physical activity, education and cognitive function in late middle age
… study describes cross-sectional and longitudinal racial/ethnic differences in cognitive function scores (memory and mental status), and the mediating roles of education and physical activity in late middle aged adults. The purpose of the study is to explain racial/ethnic disparities in cognitive …
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Healthcare Utilization, Unmet Service Needs, and HIV Treatment Outcomes among People Living With HIV/AIDS in Nevada
… Furthermore, health disparities among racial/ethnic groups exist across the stages of HIV care continuum. Racial/ethnic differences in service utilization and HIV treatment outcomes are also not well explored. The purpose of this dissertation is to use Andersen's Behavioral Model of …
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Assessing physical activity behaviors among patients in a federally qualified health center (FQHC) : implications for physician-based physical activity counseling.
… of physical inactivity is concerning. Race/ethnic minority groups, such as Blacks and Hispanics, report significantly lower levels of PA. Behavior change theories, such as the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), can help understand PA behavior adoption and maintenance. Assessing the relationship …
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Location, Location, Location: Assessing the Role of Context in Moderating the Relationship Between Childhood Adversity and Mental Health Burden
… on mental health, and (3) assess if there are racial/ethnic differences on how context moderates ACE burden on mental health. The results of this proposal shed light on how certain aspects of context can buffer the burden of ACEs on mental health, and these results can be used as evidence for …
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Motivation and Perceived Barriers for Underrepresented Students Interested in Art Therapy
<p>Substantial racial and gender disparities exist in art therapy (AT), with 90% of U.S. art therapists identifying as White and female. This has been identified as a major concern of both practitioners and educators, though little research has been performed. To understand the role of student …
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Trends and Outcomes of a School-Based Campaign to Reduce Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption Among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Students in Middle School
… the potential benefits of these efforts with racial/ethnic minority youth. The present study examined whether racial/ethnic differences in SSB consumption existed in a sample of 419 students at one middle school. Additionally, we explored whether student’s exposure to a community-driven and …
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Role Of Ethnicity And Culture In Parent Interpretation And Service Utilization
… The current study examined the role of race/ethnicity on 119 mothers' knowledge about autism spectrum disorder, interpretation of symptomology consistent with ASD (e.g., labeling the child, level of concern, helpful services), attitudes towards mental health services, and trust in providers. …
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Preventing type 2 diabetes microvascular complications: Exploring the interplay of racial/ethnic disparities and primary therapeutic interventions
… complications such as heart disease. Racial/ethnic disparities in the prevalence of T2DM microvascular complications has been reported by prior studies. Because treatment for T2DM microvascular complications is still in the developmental phase, it is critical to prevent the development …
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The Role Of Chronic Stress In Age Gradients Of Preterm Birth Among Racial/ethnic Groups
… mechanism of preterm birth (PTB) among racial/ethnic minority women. However, the association between chronic stress and PTB is not clearly understood. In fact, existing chronic stress models do not agree on definitions and assessments of chronic stress, rarely reflect racial/ethnic …