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Showing 1 to 20 of 30 for “"Racial and ethnic minority"”.
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Experiences of Racial and Ethnic Minority Patients With Genetic Counseling
<p>Racial and ethnic minority patients in the United States undoubtedly suffer from inequalities in healthcare. While some studies have explored these inequalities in the field of genetic counseling specifically, research relating to genetic counseling outcomes in diverse patient populations is …
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A stress process model for anxiety symptom severity: comparing racial and ethnic minority adults
… contributors to anxiety symptom development and stressors unique to these populations is limited. This dissertation explores predictors of anxiety symptom severity in racial/ethnic minority adults using data from two surveys of the Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiological Surveys dataset …
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Teacher Self-Efficacy and Mathematics Achievement Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Students: Evidence from the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009
… high school students only about a dozen from Racial and Ethnic Minority (REM) groups will obtain a STEM degree and pursue a STEM occupation. These numbers underscore the wealth of untapped talent in our high schools and the pressing need to broaden participation among REM students in STEM. …
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Social distances of white Americans to racial and ethnic minorities
… examines social distances of white Americans to racial and ethnic minority groups by investigating how whites feel toward African Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanic Americans. Three questions guide the study: (1) What is the relative order of whites' social distances to major racial and …
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LIMITATIONS IN DIVERSIFYING HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS: SEEKING PREDICTORS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT SUCCESS
… The purpose of this study was to investigate and describe the student composition of accredited physical therapist assistant (PTA) programs located in the United States to determine if there were any significant differences between racial and ethnic minority and non-minority groups. …
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Primary care behavioral health in the time of COVID-19
… of patients receiving the appropriate standard of care, as well as reduction in healthcare costs due to medical cost offset. While IPC is a promising method of healthcare delivery, additional research is needed to optimize this system. Additionally, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has …
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The Effects of Socioeconomic Status and Race on Functional Limitations and Self-Reported Health in Old Age
Elderly Black and Hispanic adults have poorer overall health, higher disability rates, and lower life expectancies than elderly Whites and other racial and ethnic minority group members. There are also sex differences in health, with women more likely to suffer from non-life threatening chronic …
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Purpose in Life as a Tool for Managing Racial Discrimination and Suicide Ideation in Racial/Ethnic Minority Emerging Adults
… however, contextual challenges, such as racial discrimination, are believed to threaten both emotional wellbeing and contribute to risk for suicide. We posit that for racial and ethnic minority emerging adults (N=289) who perceive racial discrimination, having more PIL will be a more …
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Not so black and white: Different races, different discrimination
Racial and ethnic minority groups are not stereotyped uniformly (Zou & Cheryan, 2017). This may play an important role in which groups appear more qualified to employers hiring for jobs with stereotype-relevant qualifications (e.g. – English fluency). Across 3 studies with undergraduates, MBA …
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An Examination of Policies and Programs Used to Increase Ethnic and Racial Diversity Among Faculty at Research Universities
… a leading principles underpinning discussions on racial inequality in higher education, along with the epistemological framework of organizational analysis of racism in higher education are used. Considering the afore mentioned theoretical and conceptual frameworks, this dissertation does the …
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Integrating Health Literacy And Ethnogeriatric Training For Anesthesia Providers To Improve Perioperative Care Of The Geriatric Patient
… provider; managing complex medication regimens and scheduling appropriate medical visits in a timely fashion. Health literacy for racial and ethnic minority elders, is an often ignored national problem that must be addressed through research-driven initiatives that are tied to metrics that …
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Using Community Engagement to Address Injustices: A Case Study of San Francisco Tobacco-Free Coalition
… Coalition (SFTFC)’s fight to remove menthol and flavored tobacco products from the marketplace. The SFTFC relies on grassroots infrastructure to guide and shape tobacco control efforts in African American communities. SFTFC operates at the intersection of social injustice and public health …
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Stressors experienced by male minority student nurses while completing a baccalaureate program
… explored the stressors experienced by male minority student nurses while completing a baccalaureate program. The purpose of this study was to explore the major stressors experienced by male baccalaureate nursing students from racial and ethnic minority groups. In addition, coping mechanisms …
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Feature-based Designs to Increase the Reach of Effective Weight-loss Programs
Because of the prevalence and associated health-care costs of obesity, it is widely recognized today as a serious public health issue. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) passed in 2010 includes provisions for all adults to be screened and behavioral intervention offered to those with a body mass index …
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BREAKING THE CYCLE? AN EXPLORATION OF ACADEMIC MATCHING AND RURAL STUDENTS' COLLEGE CHOICE PROCESSES
… involves students enrolling at colleges and universities below the level of selectivity to which their academic profiles indicate they could gain admission. Undermatching has received significant attention because students who undermatch have been shown to experience less favorable …
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Disentangling Discrimination: The Impact of Political and Societal Discrimination on Democratic (Dis)Engagement
… discrimination impact the political behaviors of racial and ethnic minority groups in democratic societies? Are all types of discrimination the same? The direct relationship between discrimination and behavior is surprisingly understudied. The few studies that have focused on this topic suggest …
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Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring Program in a Free Clinic Setting
… lower control rates observed among low-income racial and ethnic minority groups. Self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitoring has been shown to promote HTN self-management and improve blood pressure (BP) control, but few studies have assessed SMBP in medically underserved populations. …
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Immigrant Inclusion: Reframing Local Politics in Immigration Debates
… a three-paper dissertation, I explore the causes and consequences of local immigrant integration policies, such as the adoption of sanctuary practices, municipal IDs, the establishment of local immigrant affairs offices, and more. While these policies have gained traction in recent years, we know …
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Preadmission and Noncognitive Factors Predicting First-Year Student Academic Success in a Private, Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
IntroductionThe rigorous demands of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs pose challenges for students and academic institutions. This study aims to identify preadmission cognitive and graduate student noncognitive factors affecting academic success of first year DPT students, focusing on the …
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Food access, self-rated health, and diabetes self-efficacy among prenatal women in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionate impact on racial and ethnic minority populations, resulting in pandemic-related behaviors such as food and water stockpiling (FWS). Consumer FWS behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic posed a demand shock in the food supply chains, affecting access to …
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