scholarly journals Trends in Aerobic and Muscle-Strengthening Physical Activity by Race/Ethnicity Across Income Levels Among US Adults, 1998–2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (S1) ◽  
pp. S45-S52
Author(s):  
Kathleen B. Watson ◽  
Geoffrey Whitfield ◽  
Tiffany J. Chen ◽  
Eric T. Hyde ◽  
John D. Omura
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Ethnic Minority Groups ◽  
Difference In Differences ◽  
Income Levels ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
Aerobic Activity ◽  
Race Ethnicity ◽  
Racial Ethnic

Background: Although disparities in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) participation by race/ethnicity and income are known, the combined association of these characteristics with LTPA participation is less understood. This study aims to describe trends and determine whether racial/ethnic differences in adult physical activity by income level have changed over the past 2 decades. Methods: The authors estimated LTPA participation (outcomes: any aerobic activity, meeting the aerobic activity guideline, meeting the muscle-strengthening guideline, and meeting the combined aerobic and muscle-strengthening guidelines) among adults ≥18 years by race/ethnicity across income levels using 1998–2018 National Health Interview Survey data in 3-year aggregates. They also tested for trends, prevalence differences, and difference in differences using logistic regression. Results: LTPA participation increased from 1998–2000 to 2016–2018 for all outcomes for non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, and Hispanic adults at all income levels. Disparities narrowed for some groups but persisted between white and racial/ethnic minority groups across income levels for engaging in any aerobic activity and meeting the aerobic guideline (0.2–8.8 percentage point difference in differences). Disparities in meeting the muscle-strengthening and combined guidelines were less common. Conclusions: Opportunities exist to ensure that adults, particularly members of lower income racial/ethnic minority groups, have support to help them participate in LTPA.

scholarly journals Eradicating Racism: An Endocrine Society Policy Perspective

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruban Dhaliwal ◽  
Rocio I Pereira ◽  
Alicia M Diaz-Thomas ◽  
Camille E Powe ◽  
Licy L Yanes Cardozo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Ethnic Minority Groups ◽  
Minority Communities ◽  
Endocrine Society ◽  
Policy Perspective ◽  
Racial Ethnic

Abstract The Endocrine Society recognizes racism as a root cause of the health disparities that affect racial/ethnic minority communities in the United States and throughout the world. In this policy perspective, we review the sources and impact of racism on endocrine health disparities and propose interventions aimed at promoting an equitable, diverse, and just healthcare system. Racism in the healthcare system perpetuates health disparities through unequal access and quality of health services, inadequate representation of health professionals from racial/ethnic minority groups, and the propagation of the erroneous belief that socially constructed racial/ethnic groups constitute genetically and biologically distinct populations. Unequal care, particularly for common endocrine diseases such as diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and thyroid disease, results in high morbidity and mortality for individuals from racial/ethnic minority groups, leading to a high socioeconomic burden on minority communities and all members of our society. As health professionals, researchers, educators, and leaders, we have a responsibility to take action to eradicate racism from the healthcare system. Achieving this goal would result in high-quality health care services that are accessible to all, diverse workforces that are representative of the communities we serve, inclusive and equitable workplaces and educational settings that foster collaborative teamwork, and research systems that ensure that scientific advancements benefit all members of our society. The Endocrine Society will continue to prioritize and invest resources in a multifaceted approach to eradicate racism, focused on educating and engaging current and future health professionals, teachers, researchers, policy makers, and leaders.

scholarly journals Trends in age and red blood cell donation habits among several racial/ethnic minority groups in the United States

Transfusion ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (7) ◽  
pp. 1644-1655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark H. Yazer ◽  
Ralph Vassallo ◽  
Meghan Delaney ◽  
Marc Germain ◽  
Matthew S. Karafin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Blood Cell ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Red Blood Cell ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
The United States ◽  
Ethnic Minority Groups ◽  
Racial Ethnic

scholarly journals Quality of Follow-Up After Hospitalization for Mental Illness Among Patients From Racial-Ethnic Minority Groups

2014 ◽  
Vol 65 (7) ◽  
pp. 888-896 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas J. Carson ◽  
Andrew Vesper ◽  
Chih-nan Chen ◽  
Benjamin Lê Cook
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Ethnic Minority Groups ◽  
Racial Ethnic

scholarly journals Global Alliance for Maternal and Child Health (GLAM): A Pioneer Organization for MCH Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-68
Author(s):  
Kiydra Harris ◽  
Deepa Dongarwar ◽  
Tasha Roshan ◽  
Collins Onyenaka ◽  
Collins Enwerem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Maternal And Child Health ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Community Outreach ◽  
Ethnic Minority Groups ◽  
Global Alliance ◽  
Global Engagement ◽  
Racial Ethnic ◽  
And Child Health

Currently, there is an insufficient representation of racial/ethnic minority groups in the maternal and child health (MCH) workforce. A student-run outreach organization, the Global Alliance for Maternal and Child Health (GLAM), seeks to address this disparity by increasing the representation of racial/ethnic minority groups in MCH workforce. Founded by students at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, United States, GLAM, seeks to establish productive alliances and create programs that would help improve the well-being of mothers, infants, and children locally, nationally, and internationally by engaging an active cadre of students passionate about MCH. Through community outreach and global engagement using evidence-based strategies, GLAM is committed to the elimination of health disparities plaguing the MCH population. Key words: • Maternal and Child Health • Pipeline program • Students-driven • Community outreach • Global engagement   Copyright © 2021 Harris et al. Published by Global Health and Education Projects, Inc. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work, first published in this journal, is properly cited.

Recent Trends in Female and Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups in U.S. Otolaryngology Residency Programs

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin M. Lopez ◽  
Zainab Farzal ◽  
Charles S. Ebert ◽  
Rupali N. Shah ◽  
Robert A. Buckmire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Ethnic Minority Groups ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Racial Ethnic

Clinicians’ Racial Bias Contributing to Disparities in Electroconvulsive Therapy for Patients From Racial-Ethnic Minority Groups

2021 ◽  
pp. appi.ps.2020001
Author(s):  
Carmen Black Parker ◽  
William V. McCall ◽  
E. Vanessa Spearman-McCarthy ◽  
Peter Rosenquist ◽  
Niayesh Cortese
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Racial Bias ◽  
Ethnic Minority Groups ◽  
Racial Ethnic
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