Picturing Biculturalism of Mexican American Youth
January 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Bicultural individuals may feel pulled by two cultures, wanting to remain true to the culture of their heritage, while aspiring to succeed in another.
Cultural, Gender, Racial, Religious and Ethnic Barriers
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Defining and Targeting Health Care Access Barriers
May 1, 2011 | Journal Article
The Health Care Access Model defines taxonomy and presents a framework for classifying and reporting health care access barriers associated with health care disparities.
Bodies Don't Just Tell Stories, They Tell Histories
April 15, 2011 | Journal Article
This research links historical trauma and the concept of embodiment as related to American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
A Multilevel Analysis of the Impact of Socio-Structural and Environmental Influences on Condom Use Among Female Sex Workers
March 23, 2011 | Journal Article
This paper reports the results of a multilevel analysis of condom use among female Filipino female sex workers. Condom use is affected by organizational and social factors.
Hispanic Paradox in Adult Mortality in the United States
January 1, 2011 | Book
This article provides fresh evidence of low mortality rates among adult and older Hispanic immigrants. The authors cite numerous studies, including several refuting "salmon-bias " Hispanic neighborhoods seem to provide cultural support systems promoting good health.
Risk Factors for HIV Disease Progression in a Rural Southwest American Indian Population
July 1, 2010 | Journal Article
American Indians with HIV/AIDS die sooner than their White and Hispanic counterparts. This study explored risk-factors for rapid progression of HIV/AIDS within the Navajo nation.
Self-Reported Use of Eye Care Among Latinos
February 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This study examined self-reports of eye care among a sample of Latinos age 40 and older in La Puente, Calif.
Intimate Partner Violence and Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Disorders Among American Indian Women from Southwest Tribes in Primary Care
January 1, 2009 | Journal Article
A study examining the relationship between the severity of intimate partner violence (IPV) and mental disorders among female American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) primary care patients from Southwest tribes found that IPV is common among AI/AN women and is associated with alcohol, drug and mental health disorders.
Overcoming Obstacles to Health
February 1, 2008 | Report
These recommendations outline the greatest opportunities to improve the health of all Americans, including improving nutrition, physical activity and early childhood development, and establishing accountability for health impact in all policies.
Fresh Ideas: Improving the Health of Immigrant and Refugee Communities
June 13, 2013 | Program Result Report
Fresh Ideas was a targeted solicitation for proposals that aimed to give immigrants and refugees the tools and support they need to improve and maintain their own health.