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Hu L, Shi Y, Wylie-Rosett J, Sevick MA, Xu X, Lieu R, Wang C, Li H, Bao H, Jiang Y, Zhu Z, Yeh MC, Islam N. Feasibility of a family-oriented mHealth intervention for Chinese Americans with type 2 diabetes: A pilot randomized control trial. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0299799. [PMID: 38466714 PMCID: PMC10927140 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To test the feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of a mHealth intervention tailored for Chinese immigrant families with type 2 diabetes (T2D). METHODS We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) with baseline, 3-, and 6-month measurements. Participating dyads, T2D patients and families/friends from NYC, were randomized into the intervention group (n = 11) or the wait-list control group (n = 12). Intervention includes 24 videos covering T2D self-management, behavioral techniques, and family-oriented sessions. Feasibility and acceptability were measured respectively by the retention rate and video watch rate, and a satisfaction survey. Patients' HbA1c, weight, and self-management were also assessed to test potential efficacy. RESULTS Most T2D patients (n = 23; mean age 56.2±9.4 years; 52.2% male) and families/friends (n = 23, mean age 54.6±11.2 years; 52.2% female) had high school education or less (69.6% and 69.6%), annual household income < $25,000 (65.2% and 52.2%), and limited English proficiency (95.7% and 95.7%). The retention rates were not significantly different between the intervention and the control groups for both the patients (90.91% vs 83.3%, p = 0.589); and their families/friends (3-month: 90.9% vs 75%, p = 0.313; 6-month: 90.9% vs 83.3%, p = 0.589). The mean video watch rate was 76.8% (7%). T2D patients and families/friends rated satisfaction as 9.4 and 10 out of 10, respectively. Despite no between-group differences, the intervention group had significantly lower HbA1c (p = 0.014) and better self-management (p = 0.009), and lost 12 lbs. on average at 6 months (p = 0.079), compared to their baseline levels. CONCLUSIONS A culturally-tailored, family-based mHealth intervention is feasible and acceptable among low-income, limited English-proficient Chinese families with T2D in NYC. Significant changes in HbA1c and self-management within the intervention group indicate this intervention may have potential efficacy. Given the small sample size of this study, a future RCT with adequate power is needed to test efficacy.
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- Lu Hu
- Institute for Excellence in Health Equity, Center for Healthful Behavior Change, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States of America
- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Institute for Excellence in Health Equity, Center for Healthful Behavior Change, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States of America
- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Department of Epidemiology & Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, United States of America
- Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Institute for Excellence in Health Equity, Center for Healthful Behavior Change, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States of America
- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States of America
- Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Institute for Excellence in Health Equity, Center for Healthful Behavior Change, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States of America
- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Institute for Excellence in Health Equity, Center for Healthful Behavior Change, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States of America
- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Jacobi Medical Center, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Institute for Excellence in Health Equity, Center for Healthful Behavior Change, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States of America
- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Wellsure Medical Practice, New York, NY, United States of America
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- School of Urban Public Health, Hunter College, City University of New York, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States of America
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Niu L, Li Y, Hwang WC, Song G, Xie B. Prevalence and management of type 2 diabetes among Chinese Americans. ETHNICITY & HEALTH 2023:1-13. [PMID: 36803178 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2023.2179020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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AIMS : This study examines: (a) the prevalence rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Chinese Americans (CAs); (b) the influence of acculturative status (i.e. generational status and linguistic fluency) on T2DM prevalence; (c) and differences in diabetes management between CAs and Non-Hispanic Whites (NHWs). METHODS : We used 2011-2018 data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) to analyze the prevalence rate and management of diabetes among the CAs. Chi-squares, linear regressions, and logistic regressions were used to analyze the data. RESULTS : After controlling for demographic, socioeconomic, and health behaviors, there were no significant differences in the T2DM prevalence rate between CAs overall or of varying acculturative statuses compared with NHWs. However, there were differences in diabetes management, with first-generation CAs being less likely to exam glucose daily, have medical care plans developed by medical providers, or have confidence in controlling diabetes compared to NHWs. CAs with limited English proficiency (LEP) were less likely to perform self-monitoring of blood glucose or have confidence in managing their diabetes care compared to NHWs. Finally, non-first generation CAs were also more likely to take diabetes medication compared to NHWs. CONCLUSIONS : Although the prevalence rate of T2DM was found to be similar between CAs and NHWs, significant differences were found in diabetes care and management. Specifically, those who were less acculturated (e.g. first generation and those with LEP) were less likely to actively manage and have confidence in managing their T2DM. These results highlight the importance of targeting immigrants with LEP in prevention and intervention efforts.
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- Lijie Niu
- School of Community & Global Health, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA, USA
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- School of Social Work, California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychological Science, Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA, USA
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- School of Community & Global Health, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA, USA
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- School of Community & Global Health, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA, USA
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Yeh MC, Lau W, Chen S, Wong A, Tung HJ, Ma GX, Wylie-Rosett J. Adaptation of diabetes prevention program for Chinese Americans - a qualitative study. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:1325. [PMID: 35820882 PMCID: PMC9274623 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13733-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies have demonstrated that a culturally and linguistically tailored Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) can be effective in reducing diabetes risk in Chinese Americans. The purpose of this study was to explore the cultural and linguistic acceptability of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Prevent T2 curriculum in an online format in the Chinese American community in New York City (NYC). METHODS Three focus groups among a total of 24 Chinese Americans with prediabetes and one community advisory board (CAB) meeting with 10 key stakeholders with expertise in diabetes care and lifestyle interventions were conducted. Each focus group lasted approximately 1 to 1.5 h. All groups were moderated by a bilingual moderator in Chinese. The sessions were audiotaped, transcribed and translated to English for analysis. Using Atlas.ti software and open coding techniques, two researchers analyzed transcripts for thematic analysis. RESULTS Five key themes were identified: barriers to behavioral changes, feedback on curriculum content and suggestions, web-based intervention acceptability, web-based intervention feasibility, and web-based intervention implementation and modifications. Participants with prediabetes were found to have high acceptability of web-based DPP interventions. Suggestions for the curriculum included incorporating Chinese American cultural foods and replacing photos of non-Asians with photos of Asians. Barriers included lack of access to the internet, different learning styles and low technology self-efficacy for older adults. CONCLUSION Although the acceptability of web-based DPP in the Chinese American community in NYC is high, our focus group findings indicated that the major concern is lack of internet access and technical support. Providing support, such as creating an orientation manual for easy online program access for future participants, is important.
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- Ming-Chin Yeh
- Nutrition Program, School of Urban Public Health, Hunter College, City University of New York, New York, NY, USA.
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- Nutrition Program, School of Urban Public Health, Hunter College, City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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- Nutrition Program, School of Urban Public Health, Hunter College, City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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- Chinese Community Partnership for Health, New York Presbyterian-Lower Manhattan Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Community Health, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, USA
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- Center for Asian Health, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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Wong JA, Yi SS, Kwon SC, Islam NS, Trinh-Shevrin C, Đoàn LN. COVID-19 and Asian Americans: Reinforcing the Role of Community-Based Organizations in Providing Culturally and Linguistically Centered Care. Health Equity 2022; 6:278-290. [PMID: 35402769 PMCID: PMC8985534 DOI: 10.1089/heq.2021.0124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Jennifer A. Wong
- Department of Population Health, Section for Health Equity, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Population Health, Section for Health Equity, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Population Health, Section for Health Equity, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Population Health, Section for Health Equity, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Population Health, Section for Health Equity, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Population Health, Section for Health Equity, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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Hu L, Trinh-Shevrin C, Islam N, Wu B, Cao S, Freeman J, Sevick MA. Mobile Device Ownership, Current Use, and Interest in Mobile Health Interventions Among Low-Income Older Chinese Immigrants With Type 2 Diabetes: Cross-sectional Survey Study. JMIR Aging 2022; 5:e27355. [PMID: 35107426 PMCID: PMC9135111 DOI: 10.2196/27355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Background Chinese immigrants suffer a disproportionately high type 2 diabetes (T2D) burden and tend to have poorly controlled disease. Mobile health (mHealth) interventions have been shown to increase access to care and improve chronic disease management in minority populations. However, such interventions have not been developed for or tested in Chinese immigrants with T2D. Objective This study aims to examine mobile device ownership, current use, and interest in mHealth interventions among Chinese immigrants with T2D. Methods In a cross-sectional survey, Chinese immigrants with T2D were recruited from Chinese community centers in New York City. Sociodemographic characteristics, mobile device ownership, current use of social media software applications, current use of technology for health-related purposes, and interest in using mHealth for T2D management were assessed. Surveys were administered face-to-face by bilingual study staff in the participant’s preferred language. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize the study sample and summarize technology use. Results The sample (N=91) was predominantly female (n=57, 63%), married (n=68, 75%), and had a high school education or less (n=58, 64%); most participants had an annual household income of less than US $25,000 (n=63, 69%) and had limited English proficiency (n=78, 86%). The sample had a mean age of 70 (SD 11) years. Almost all (90/91, 99%) participants had a mobile device (eg, basic cell phones, smart devices), and the majority (n=83, 91%) reported owning a smart device (eg, smartphone or tablet). WeChat was the most commonly used social media platform (65/91, 71%). When asked about their top source for diabetes-related information, 63 of the 91 participants (69%) reported health care providers, followed by 13 who reported the internet (14%), and 10 who reported family, friends, and coworkers (11%). Less than one-quarter (21/91, 23%) of the sample reported using the internet to search for diabetes-related information in the past 12 months. About one-third of the sample (34/91, 37%) reported that they had watched a health-related video on their cell phone or computer in the past 12 months. The majority (69/91, 76%) of participants reported interest in receiving an mHealth intervention in the future to help with T2D management. Conclusions Despite high mobile device ownership, the current use of technology for health-related issues remained low in older Chinese immigrants with T2D. Given the strong interest in future mHealth interventions and high levels of social media use (eg, WeChat), future studies should consider how to leverage these existing low-cost platforms and deliver tailored mHealth interventions to this fast-growing minority group.
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- Lu Hu
- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Department of Population Health, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Population Health, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Population Health, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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- Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, NY, United States
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- Charles B Wang Community Health Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, DC, United States
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- Center for Healthful Behavior Change, Department of Population Health, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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Paguio JA, Golbin JM, Yao JS, Eala MA, Dee EC, Yu MG. Self-reported cultural competency measures among patients with diabetes: A nationwide cross-sectional study in the United States. LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH. AMERICAS 2021; 7:100158. [PMID: 36777658 PMCID: PMC9904095 DOI: 10.1016/j.lana.2021.100158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Background Culturally tailored interventions may reduce disparities in diabetes care. We conducted a nationally representative assessment of self-reported cultural competency measures of care among patients with diabetes in the United States. Methods The 2017 National Health Interview Survey was queried for adults with self-reported diabetes. Sample weight-adjusted multivariable logistic regressions defined adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals of a positive response to each of the cultural competency measures while controlling for relevant sociodemographic variables. Findings 2,448 adults were included in the analyses. Black, Latinx, and Asian respondents had greater odds of and individuals with the highest income level had lower odds of placing greater importance in sharing cultures with their provider. Black and Latinx individuals had lower odds of reporting encountering providers who shared or understood their cultures. Asians had lower odds of and respondents aged 40-64 and 65 years and older had greater odds of reporting frequently being treated with respect by their providers. Non-English speakers had lower odds of and individuals from higher income brackets had greater odds of reporting frequently receiving easy-to-understand information about their care. Blacks and respondents not part of the workforce had greater odds of reporting frequently being asked about their opinions or beliefs in care. Interpretation Disparities in self-reported provider cultural competency measures exist among cultural minorities in the United States. Our findings may inform efforts to reduce disparities and improve care among minorities with diabetes. Funding No funding was used in the preparation of this work.
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- University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines
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- University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY, USA,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA,Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA, USA
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Joseph JJ, Ortiz R, Acharya T, Golden SH, López L, Deedwania P. Cardiovascular Impact of Race and Ethnicity in Patients With Diabetes and Obesity: JACC Focus Seminar 2/9. J Am Coll Cardiol 2021; 78:2471-2482. [PMID: 34886969 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2021.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus are highly prevalent and increasing in the United States among racial/ethnic minority groups. Type 2 diabetes mellitus, which is driven by many factors including elevated levels of adiposity, is an exemplar health disparities disease. Pervasive disparities exist at every level from risk factors through outcomes for U.S. racial/ethnic minority groups, including African American, Hispanic/LatinX American, and Asian American populations. Disparities in clinical care exist including hemoglobin A1c control, lower prescription rates of newer antihyperglycemic medications, along with greater rates of complications postbariatric surgery. Underpinning these disparities are the social determinants of health affecting provider-patient interactions, access to resources, and healthy built environments. We review the best practices to address cardiometabolic disparities in the current cardiovascular guidelines and describe recommendations for cross-cutting strategies to advance equity in obesity and type 2 diabetes across U.S. racial/ethnic groups.
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- Joshua J Joseph
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA. https://twitter.com/joshuajosephmd
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Population Health, Institute for Excellence in Health Equity, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Sarver Heart Center, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- San Francisco VA Medical Center, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA.
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Smith TK. Racial and Social Impacts of Diabetes Mellitus: An Autobiographical Case Report. Cureus 2021; 13:e20211. [PMID: 35004031 PMCID: PMC8729318 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.20211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Type two diabetes mellitus is a chronic medical condition encountered by physicians providing medical care to adult and pediatric patients. This autobiographical case report discusses type two diabetes from the perspective of positive and negative interactions with the healthcare system in managing diabetes mellitus, especially for a physician of color and underrepresented in medicine. Bias and assumptions occur for some people diagnosed with diabetes mellitus or presumed to have the disease based on age, body habitus, comorbidities, lived environment, race, and ethnicity. I specifically address the social implications of bias experienced by persons of color strictly based on race and ethnicity. Intensified awareness about systemic and institutional racism in healthcare warrants eliminating the inequities and disparities in the medical management and treatment of diabetes mellitus.
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Lim S, Wyatt LC, Mammen S, Zanowiak JM, Mohaimin S, Troxel AB, Lindau ST, Gold HT, Shelley D, Trinh-Shevrin C, Islam NS. Implementation of a multi-level community-clinical linkage intervention to improve glycemic control among south Asian patients with uncontrolled diabetes: study protocol of the DREAM initiative. BMC Endocr Disord 2021; 21:233. [PMID: 34814899 PMCID: PMC8609264 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-021-00885-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A number of studies have identified patient-, provider-, and community-level barriers to effective diabetes management among South Asian Americans, who have a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes. However, no multi-level, integrated community health worker (CHW) models leveraging health information technology (HIT) have been developed to mitigate disease among this population. This paper describes the protocol for a multi-level, community-clinical linkage intervention to improve glycemic control among South Asians with uncontrolled diabetes. METHODS The study includes three components: 1) building the capacity of primary care practices (PCPs) to utilize electronic health record (EHR) registries to identify patients with uncontrolled diabetes; 2) delivery of a culturally- and linguistically-adapted CHW intervention to improve diabetes self-management; and 3) HIT-enabled linkage to culturally-relevant community resources. The CHW intervention component includes a randomized controlled trial consisting of group education sessions on diabetes management, physical activity, and diet/nutrition. South Asian individuals with type 2 diabetes are recruited from 20 PCPs throughout NYC and randomized at the individual level within each PCP site. A total of 886 individuals will be randomized into treatment or control groups; EHR data collection occurs at screening, 6-, 12-, and 18-month. We hypothesize that individuals receiving the multi-level diabetes management intervention will be 15% more likely than the control group to achieve ≥0.5% point reduction in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at 6-months. Secondary outcomes include change in weight, body mass index, and LDL cholesterol; the increased use of community and social services; and increased health self-efficacy. Additionally, a cost-effectiveness analysis will focus on implementation and healthcare utilization costs to determine the incremental cost per person achieving an HbA1c change of ≥0.5%. DISCUSSION Final outcomes will provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of a multi-level, integrated EHR-CHW intervention, implemented in small PCP settings to promote diabetes control among an underserved South Asian population. The study leverages multisectoral partnerships, including the local health department, a healthcare payer, and EHR vendors. Study findings will have important implications for the translation of integrated evidence-based strategies to other minority communities and in under-resourced primary care settings. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study was registered with clinicaltrials.gov: NCT03333044 on November 6, 2017.
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- Sahnah Lim
- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medicine-Geriatrics, The University of Chicago, 5841 Maryland Avenue MC 2050, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 550 First Ave, VZ30, 6th floor, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Public Health Policy and Management Department, NYU Global School of Public Health, 665 Broadway, 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10012, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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Sanjeevi N. Mediation of the Relationship of Acculturation With Glycemic Control in Asian Americans With Diabetes. Am J Health Promot 2021; 36:279-287. [PMID: 34787493 DOI: 10.1177/08901171211052562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the role of physical activity and healthcare access in mediating the association of acculturation with cardiometabolic health in Asian American adults with diabetes. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2018. SUBJECTS Non-pregnant Asian American adults with doctor diagnosed diabetes. MEASURES Participants were classified into low, moderate, and high acculturation status. Self-reported leisure-time, work, and transportation-based physical activity were summed for overall physical activity. Health insurance, frequency of healthcare receipt, and glycohemoglobin (HbA1c) check in the past year indicated healthcare access. Cardiometabolic health indicators included HbA1c, total and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure. ANALYSIS Linear and logistic regression estimates, standardized using y-standardization, and assessed mediation of acculturation with cardiometabolic health. RESULTS Low acculturation was significantly related to greater leisure-time inactivity odds [OR (95% CI) = 2.25 (1.05, 4.82)], overall insufficient activity [OR (95% CI) = 2.30 (1.12, 4.74)], and uninsured status [OR (95% CI) = 5.62 (1.55, 20.41)]. Asian Americans with low acculturation had significantly higher log HbA1c than those with high acculturation (β ± SE = .078 ± .038); however, this association was not significant after adjusting for leisure-time activity. Leisure-time activity mediated 48.9% of acculturation and HbA1c association, and the indirect effect was statistically significant [estimate (95% CI) = .021 (.002, 0.047)]. CONCLUSIONS Results suggest that promoting sufficient leisure-time activity could improve glycemic control in least acculturated Asian Americans with diabetes.
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- Namrata Sanjeevi
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, 12330The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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Hamm LM, Yashadhana A, Burn H, Black J, Grey C, Harwood M, Peiris-John R, Burton MJ, Evans JR, Ramke J. Interventions to promote access to eyecare for non-dominant ethnic groups in high-income countries: a scoping review. BMJ Glob Health 2021; 6:e006188. [PMID: 34493531 PMCID: PMC8424858 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-006188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE People who are distinct from the dominant ethnic group within a country can experience a variety of barriers to accessing eyecare services. We conducted a scoping review to map published interventions aimed at improving access to eyecare for non-Indigenous, non-dominant ethnic groups residing in high-income countries. METHODS We searched MEDLINE, Embase and Global Health for studies that described an intervention to promote access to eyecare for the target population. Two authors independently screened titles and abstracts followed by review of the full text of potentially relevant sources. For included studies, data extraction was carried out independently by two authors. Findings were summarised using a combination of descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. RESULTS We screened 5220 titles/abstracts, of which 82 reports describing 67 studies met the inclusion criteria. Most studies were conducted in the USA (90%), attempted to improve access for Black (48%) or Latinx (28%) communities at-risk for diabetic retinopathy (42%) and glaucoma (18%). Only 30% included the target population in the design of the intervention; those that did tended to be larger, collaborative initiatives, which addressed both patient and provider components of access. Forty-eight studies (72%) evaluated whether an intervention changed an outcome measure. Among these, attendance at a follow-up eye examination after screening was the most common (n=20/48, 42%), and directly supporting patients to overcome barriers to attendance was reported as the most effective approach. Building relationships between patients and providers, running coordinated, longitudinal initiatives and supporting reduction of root causes for inequity (education and economic) were key themes highlighted for success. CONCLUSION Although research evaluating interventions for non-dominant, non-Indigenous ethnic groups exist, key gaps remain. In particular, the paucity of relevant studies outside the USA needs to be addressed, and target communities need to be involved in the design and implementation of interventions more frequently.
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- Lisa M Hamm
- School of Optometry & Vision Science, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Health Equity Training Research & Evaluation, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Social Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- School of Optometry & Vision Science, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Population Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Performance Improvement, Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Population Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Population Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
- Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
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- International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- School of Optometry & Vision Science, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- International Centre for Eye Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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Young JL, Mak J, Stanley T, Bass M, Cho MK, Tabor HK. Genetic counseling and testing for Asian Americans: a systematic review. Genet Med 2021; 23:1424-1437. [PMID: 33972720 DOI: 10.1038/s41436-021-01169-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Asian Americans have been understudied in the literature on genetic and genomic services. The current study systematically identified, evaluated, and summarized findings from relevant qualitative and quantitative studies on genetic health care for Asian Americans. METHODS A search of five databases (1990 to 2018) returned 8,522 unique records. After removing duplicates, abstract/title screening, and full text review, 47 studies met inclusion criteria. Data from quantitative studies were converted into "qualitized data" and pooled together with thematic data from qualitative studies to produce a set of integrated findings. RESULTS Synthesis of results revealed that (1) Asian Americans are under-referred but have high uptake for genetic services, (2) linguistic/communication challenges were common and Asian Americans expected more directive genetic counseling, and (3) Asian Americans' family members were involved in testing decisions, but communication of results and risk information to family members was lower than other racial groups. CONCLUSION This study identified multiple barriers to genetic counseling, testing, and care for Asian Americans, as well as gaps in the research literature. By focusing on these barriers and filling these gaps, clinical genetic approaches can be tailored to meet the needs of diverse patient groups, particularly those of Asian descent.
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- Jennifer L Young
- Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics, Stanford University, CA, USA.
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- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics, Stanford University, CA, USA
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- Countway Library of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, MA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, CA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Stanford University, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University, CA, USA
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Kolla A, Lim S, Zanowiak J, Islam N. The Role of Health Informatics in Facilitating Communication Strategies for Community Health Workers in Clinical Settings: A Scoping Review. JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE 2021; 27:E107-E118. [PMID: 33512874 PMCID: PMC7994181 DOI: 10.1097/phh.0000000000001092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Community health workers (CHWs) have been identified as effective members of health care teams in improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities, especially among racial and ethnic minorities. There is a growing interest in integrating CHWs into clinical settings using health informatics-based strategies to help provide coordinated patient care and foster health-promoting behaviors. OBJECTIVE In this scoping review, we outline health informatics-based strategies for CHW-provider communication that aim to improve integration of CHWs into clinical settings. DESIGN A scoping review was conducted. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA US-based sources between 2013 and 2018 were eligible. STUDY SELECTION Literature was identified through PubMed and Google queries and hand searching key reference lists. Articles were screened by title, abstract, and then full-text. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Health informatics-based strategies for CHW-provider communication and their impacts on patient care were documented and analyzed. RESULTS Thirty-one articles discussed health informatics-based strategies for CHW-provider communication and/or integration of CHWs into clinical settings. These strategies include direct CHW documentation of patient encounters in electronic health records (EHRs) and other Web-based applications. The technologies were used to document patient encounters and patient barriers to health care providers but were additionally used for secure messaging and referral systems. These strategies were found to meet the needs of providers and CHWs while facilitating CHW-provider communication, CHW integration, and coordinated care. CONCLUSIONS Health informatics-based strategies for CHW-provider communication are important for facilitating CHW integration and potentially improving patient outcomes and improving disparities among minority populations. This integration can support the development of future disease prevention programs and health care policies in which CHWs are an established part of the public health workforce. However, further investigation must be done on overcoming implementation challenges (eg, lack of time or funding), especially in smaller resource-challenged community-based clinics that serve minority patients.
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- Avani Kolla
- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
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Yoshida Y, Fonseca VA. Diabetes control in Asian Americans - Disparities and the role of acculturation. Prim Care Diabetes 2021; 15:187-190. [PMID: 32057722 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2020.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2019] [Revised: 12/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Asian Americans (AA) are disproportionately affected by diabetes (DM) and its complications than non-Hispanic whites (whites). We examined white-AA disparities in glycemic, cholesterol and blood pressure control, known as 'ABCs of DM', and evaluated if acculturation plays a role in DM control in AA with DM. Using data from NHANES 2011-2016, we found AA patients were significantly less likely to meet glycemic, cholesterol and the collective 'ABCs' goals than their white counterparts. Acculturation was positively associated with glycemic goal achievement in AA patients. This study identified disparities and pointed to strategies related to acculturation to improve DM control for AA.
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- Yilin Yoshida
- Section of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Tulane University, United States.
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- Section of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Tulane University, United States
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Hsueh L, Wu W, Hirsh AT, de Groot M, Mather KJ, Stewart JC. Undiagnosed diabetes among immigrant and racial/ethnic minority adults in the United States: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2018. Ann Epidemiol 2020; 51:14-19. [PMID: 32739530 PMCID: PMC11129874 DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2020.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 07/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Undiagnosed diabetes disproportionately affects medically underserved groups. It is unknown whether being an immigrant confers additional risk for undiagnosed diabetes. The purpose of this study was to examine independent associations of immigrant status and race/ethnicity with the prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes in a U.S.-based population sample. METHODS Respondents were 21,306 adults from the 2011-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Immigrant status was coded as foreign-born or U.S.-born. Six racial/ethnic categories were white, Black, Mexican American, other Hispanic, Asian, and other/multiracial. Self-report and laboratory data yielded a three-level diabetes status outcome: no diabetes (88%), diagnosed diabetes (10%), and undiagnosed diabetes (2%). RESULTS Adjusted multinomial logistic regression models evaluating immigrant status and race/ethnicity as simultaneous predictors revealed that foreign-born (vs. U.S.-born) adults had a similar prevalence of diagnosed diabetes (OR = 0.98, 95% CI: 0.79-1.22, P = .84) but a higher prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes (OR = 1.54, 95% CI: 1.21-1.97, P = .004). Models showed that all racial/ethnic minority groups except the other/multiracial group (vs. whites) had a higher prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes (Ps < .04). CONCLUSIONS Immigrants and racial/ethnic minority adults have increased odds of undiagnosed diabetes, even after accounting for health insurance. These groups are likely at increased risk for diabetes complications because of prolonged periods of undetected diabetes.
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- Loretta Hsueh
- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indianapolis
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indianapolis
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indianapolis
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- Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis
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- Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis
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- Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indianapolis.
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Hamm LM, Black J, Burn H, Grey C, Harwood M, Peiris-John R, Gordon I, Burton MJ, Evans JR, Ramke J. Interventions to promote access to eye care for non-Indigenous, non-dominant ethnic groups in high-income countries: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e033775. [PMID: 32499258 PMCID: PMC7279662 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION For many people, settling in a new country is associated with a new identity as an 'ethnic minority', one that can remain through future generations. People who are culturally distinct from the dominant population group may experience a variety of barriers to accessing healthcare, including linguistic and cultural barriers in communication, navigation of an unfamiliar health system and unconscious or overt discrimination. Here, we outline the protocol of a scoping review to identify, describe and summarise interventions aimed at improving access to eye care for non-Indigenous, non-dominant ethnic groups residing in high-income countries. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We will search MEDLINE, Embase and Global Health from their inception to July 2019. We will include studies of any design that describe an intervention to promote access to eye care for non-Indigenous, non-dominant ethnic groups. Two authors will independently review titles, abstracts and full-text articles for inclusion. Reference lists from all included articles will also be searched. In cases of disagreement between initial reviewers, a third author will help resolve the conflict. For each included article, we will extract data about the target population, details of the intervention delivered and the effectiveness of or feedback from the intervention. Overall findings will be summarised with descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This review will summarise existing literature and as such ethics approval is not required. We will publish the review in an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, and draft appropriate summaries for dissemination to the wider community. This wider community could include clinicians, policymakers, health service managers and organisations that work with non-dominant ethnic groups. Our findings will also feed into the ongoing Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health.
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- Lisa Marie Hamm
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- International Centre for Eye Health, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- School of Population Health, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Population Health, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Population Health, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- International Centre for Eye Health, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- International Centre for Eye Health, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
- Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
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- International Centre for Eye Health, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- International Centre for Eye Health, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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Lee H, Woo BKP. Perceptions of and Attitudes Toward Diabetes Among Chinese Americans. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 118:e33-e40. [PMID: 29809261 DOI: 10.7556/jaoa.2018.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Context Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a global health issue among Asians, with rising prevalence and increasing disparities in proper disease management. However, studies on the perceptions of and attitudes toward diabetes, conducted to improve diabetes disparities, are disproportionately limited in Asian populations compared with other minority populations in the United States. Objective To determine Chinese Americans' perceptions of and attitudes toward diabetes. Methods Chinese Americans from the greater Los Angeles, California, area were asked to complete a survey. The survey was a self-administered 15-item true/false questionnaire to assess the respondents' perceptions of and attitudes toward diabetes. The results of the questionnaire were grouped by age: younger adults (aged <55 years) and older adults (aged ≥55 years). A subset of respondents in each age group was matched based on gender and education, and their responses were analyzed for differences in attitudes toward diabetes. Two-tailed t test and χ2 test were used to compare continuous variables and categorical variables, respectively. Results with P<.05 were considered significant. Results A total of 449 of 485 Chinese Americans (93%) completed the survey. Among matched respondents (n=91 in each age group), more older respondents than younger respondents believed that (1) research on diabetes is solely beneficial for profiting pharmaceutical companies (23.1% vs 6.6%; P=.002) and (2) health insurance policies should not cover any costs of diabetes-related illnesses (28.6% vs 15.4%; P=.032). Conclusions Older Chinese Americans were more likely to hold stigmatized negative perceptions of and attitudes toward diabetes in relation to pharmaceutical companies and health insurance policies. Considering that an individual's belief system largely influences self-care behaviors, actions should be taken to minimize negative perceptions of and attitudes toward diabetes.
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Chan KTK, Kobayashi KM, Roy A, Fuller-Thomson E. Diabetes Care of Non-obese Korean Americans: Considerable Room for Improvement. Korean J Fam Med 2018; 40:72-79. [PMID: 30563310 PMCID: PMC6444083 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.18.0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Family doctors are increasingly managing the diabetes care of Korean-Americans. Little is known about the prevalence of diabetes among non-obese Korean-Americans, or the extent to which they receive timely and appropriate diabetes care. The purpose of this investigation is to: (1) identify the prevalence of diabetes and to determine the adjusted odds of diabetes among non-obese Korean-Americans compared to non-Hispanic White (NHW) Americans, (2) examine the factors associated with having diabetes in a large sample of non-obese Korean-Americans, and (3) determine the prevalence and adjusted odds of optimal frequency of eye care, foot care and A1C blood glucose level monitoring among non-obese Korean-Americans with diabetes in comparison to NHWs with diabetes. Methods Secondary analysis of population-based data from the combined 2007, 2009, and 2011 adult California Health Interview Survey. The sample included 74,361 respondents with body mass index (BMI) <30 kg/m2 (referred to as ‘non-obese BMI’), of whom 2,289 were Korean-Americans and 72,072 were NHWs, and 4,576 had diabetes. Results The prevalence and adjusted odds of diabetes among non-obese Korean-Americans are significantly higher than among their NHW peers. More than 90% of Korean-Americans with diabetes were non-obese. NHWs had substantially higher odds of having optimal frequency of eye care, foot care and A1C glucose level monitoring, even after adjusting for insulin dependence, sex, age, education, income, and BMI. Conclusion Non-obese Korean-Americans are at higher risk for diabetes and are much less likely to receive optimal diabetes care in comparison to NHWs. Targeted outreach is necessary.
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- Department of Sociology, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- Institute for Life Course and Aging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Life Course and Aging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Faculties of Social Work & Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Local Health Departments' Engagement in Addressing Health Disparities: The Effect of Health Informatics. JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE 2018; 25:171-180. [PMID: 29975343 DOI: 10.1097/phh.0000000000000842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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CONTEXT Health disparities and health inequities can lead to poor health outcomes. However, health disparities continue to persist in communities across the United States, presenting a crucial public health challenge. Persisting budget cuts and workforce challenges tend to hinder local health departments' (LHDs') ability to assess and address health disparities. OBJECTIVES To examine the extent to which LHDs' use of informatics effects their engagement in strategies and activities addressing health disparities. METHODS Data from the 2016 Profile of LHDs were used in examining the association of informatics with 9 activities addressing health disparities/inequities. RESULTS Fifty-nine percent of LHDs used data and described health disparities in their jurisdiction, and 12% conducted original research to link health disparities to differences in social or environmental conditions. Less than 40% of LHDs prioritized resources for the reduction of health disparities. LHDs that implemented information systems had increased odds of describing the disparities in their jurisdiction (P < .01) and having prioritized resources for the reduction of disparities (P < .01). Per capita expenditures, participation in a national accreditation program process, and a larger LHD population were also positively associated with 7 of 9 activities for addressing health disparities/inequities. CONCLUSIONS As LHDs advance efforts to reduce health disparities and inequities, leadership will find informatics a useful strategy. National initiatives aimed to boost LHDs' engagement in the reduction of disparities might benefit from our findings, positing a positive influence of informatics.
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Beran D, Ewen M, Lipska K, Hirsch IB, Yudkin JS. Availability and Affordability of Essential Medicines: Implications for Global Diabetes Treatment. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18:48. [PMID: 29907884 DOI: 10.1007/s11892-018-1019-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to highlight the key issues with regard to the value, affordability, and availability of diabetes treatments. RECENT FINDINGS Many of the medicines needed to manage diabetes are available as generics and, if purchased appropriately, can be made affordable to many individuals and systems. With new treatments for diabetes, additional costs to individuals and systems need to be assessed in terms of added clinical benefit and financial impact. As healthcare finances are limited, increased spending on diabetes medicines means fewer resources for other areas of diabetes care or for the population as a whole. This increased expenditure is driven by rising prevalence as well as the cost of newer treatments. With an increasing burden of disease and changing patterns of medicines in the market, we stress the need to focus attention on ensuring access for individuals to essential medicines. Universal health care offers unique opportunity to address the issue of access to medicines and the wider issues surrounding access to diabetes care, but this will require concerted action bringing together governments, civil society and the private sector.
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- David Beran
- Division of Tropical and Humanitarian Medicine, University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals, Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 6, 1211, Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Health Action International, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Section of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Division of Medicine, University College London, London, UK
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Tung EL, Baig AA, Huang ES, Laiteerapong N, Chua KP. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Diabetes Screening Between Asian Americans and Other Adults: BRFSS 2012-2014. J Gen Intern Med 2017; 32:423-429. [PMID: 27848187 PMCID: PMC5377880 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-016-3913-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2016] [Revised: 10/12/2016] [Accepted: 10/20/2016] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although Asian Americans are at high risk for type 2 diabetes, it is not known whether they are appropriately screened for this disease. OBJECTIVE To assess racial and ethnic disparities in diabetes screening between Asian Americans and other adults. DESIGN Analysis of pooled cross-sectional data from 45 U.S. states and territories using the 2012-2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. We calculated the weighted proportions of adults in each racial and ethnic group who received recommended diabetes screening. To assess for racial and ethnic disparities, we used multivariable logistic regression to model receipt of recommended diabetes screening as a function of race and ethnicity, adjusting for demographics, healthcare access, survey year, and state. PARTICIPANTS A total of 526,000 adults who were eligible to receive diabetes screening according to American Diabetes Association guidelines from 2012 to 2014 (age ≥ 45 years or age < 45 years with a body mass index [BMI] ≥ 25 kg/m2). MAIN MEASURES Self-reported receipt of diabetes screening (defined as a test for high blood sugar or diabetes within the past 3 years) and self-reported race/ethnicity (non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic Asian, non-Hispanic Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaskan Native, non-Hispanic black, Hispanic or Latino, and non-Hispanic multiracial or other). KEY RESULTS Asian Americans were the least likely racial and ethnic group to receive recommended diabetes screening. Overall, Asian Americans had 34% lower adjusted odds of receiving recommended diabetes screening compared to non-Hispanic whites (95 % CI: 0.60, 0.73). In subgroup analyses by age and weight status, disparities were widest among obese Asian Americans ≥ 45 years (AOR = 0.56; 95 % CI: 0.39, 0.81). Disparities persisted among Asian Americans who completed other types of preventive cancer screening. CONCLUSIONS Despite their high risk of diabetes, Asian Americans were the least likely racial and ethnic group to receive recommended diabetes screening.
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- Elizabeth L Tung
- Section of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 2007, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA.
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- Section of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 2007, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Section of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 2007, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Section of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 2007, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Section of General Academic Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 2007, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA.,Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 2007, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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Local Health Departments' Activities to Address Health Disparities and Inequities: Are We Moving in the Right Direction? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2015; 13:ijerph13010044. [PMID: 26703693 PMCID: PMC4730435 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph13010044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2015] [Revised: 11/12/2015] [Accepted: 11/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Context: Health disparities are among the critical public health challenges. Objectives: To analyze the extent to which local health departments (LHDs) perform activities for addressing health disparities, changes in proportion of LHDs’ performing those activities since 2005, and factors associated with variation in such engagement. Methods: We used the 2013 National Profile of LHDs Survey to perform Logistic Regression of activities LHDs performed to address health disparities. Results: About 20 percent of LHDs did not perform any activity to address health disparities. Significant decreases occurred since 2005 in the proportion of LHDs that performed health disparity reduction/elimination activities for four activities. LHD characteristics significantly associated (p≤0.05) with the increased likelihood of performing activities to address health disparities were: recent completion of community health assessment, community health improvement plan and agency wide strategic plan. Other significant positive impacts on such activities included per capita expenditures, local governance, having one or more local boards of health, larger population size and metropolitan status of the LHD jurisdiction. Conclusions: Reduced infrastructural capacity of LHDs has resulted in fewer LHDs addressing health disparities in their jurisdictions. LHD characteristics associated with higher performance of activities for health disparity reduction identified by this research have important policy implications.
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