A5028779164- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services
2018
Asian Health Coalition
2012-2017
University of Chicago
2015
The United States commemorates National Hepatitis Awareness Month each May, and May 19 is designated as Testing Day.Viral hepatitis still persists a major public health threat despite availability of preventive measures such vaccines therapies, including curative treatment for C virus (HCV) infection.New cases B (HBV) HCV infections are on the rise, largely among persons who inject drugs, with some attributed to current U.S. opioid epidemic (1).Recent A outbreaks have also occurred...
Hepatitis B (HBV) is an urgent, unmet public health issue that affects Asian Americans disproportionately. Of the estimated 1.2 million living with chronic hepatitis in USA, more than 50% are of ethnicity, despite fact constitute less 6% total US population. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends HBV screening persons who at high risk disease. Yet, large numbers have not been diagnosed or tested, part because perceived cultural linguistic barriers. Primary care physicians...
Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, others who strive to improve health public through chronic disease prevention.
The health insurance coverage established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has created an opportunity to reduce racial/ethnic disparities in healthcare. It is expected that of 24 million individuals projected join, nearly one-half will be non-white one-fourth speak a language other than English at home. Asian Americans are one fastest growing groups USA. majority foreign born experience limited proficiency. role navigators been shown increase enrollment rates public...
Background: One of the greatest challenges facing health promotion and disease prevention is translating research findings into evidence-based practices (EBP). There currently a limited base to inform design dissemination action plans, especially within medically underserved communities.
Abstract Objectives: While cancer screening has been shown to be effective in detecting at early stages and reducing mortality, Asian-Americans are the least likely racial/ethnic group obtain tests. The purpose of this study is describe colorectal (CRS) by sigmoidoscopy or a colonoscopy across three different Asian communities (Chinese, Cambodian Vietnamese) Chicago. Specially, we examined determinants, such as health insurance coverage, regular facility for care, understanding information...
Abstract Background A community and academic partnership is a powerful vehicle to translate lessons learned in research wider audience bring about changes that can improve health eventually eliminate disparities. Community-based participatory (CBPR) an approach focuses on the development of community-academic partnership. In CBPR, researchers work collaboratively with communities as true partners use CBPR principles, such co-learning mutual benefit, address identified public concerns....
Abstract Background There are many situations where randomization control trial is not feasible. Interventions that can be adopted, delivered broadly, consistently implemented, and sustained over time important to public health, as well population health research. The RE-AIM framework evaluates interventions in five dimensions (reach, efficacy, adoption, implementation, maintenance) providing an alternation. purpose of this study was demonstrate the feasibility using evaluate effectiveness...
Abstract BACKGROUND There was a significant increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates the U.S. population between 2008 and 2010; however, Asian Americans (AA) remained only racial/ethnic subgroup without any improvement at 47%. Therefore, accelerating dissemination adoption of CRC guidelines AA communities has potential to reduce unnecessary burden. The traditional top-down model views as passive distribution or delivery systems rather than rich sources knowledge skills dynamic...
Abstract Background Access to health information is essential patient-centered healthcare. Healthy People 2020 recommended three key strategies for improving outcomes and narrowing disparities. One of the provide equitable access information. Digital technology holds great promise in helping reduce In fact, recent studies indicate that “digital divide” between racial/ethnic minorities general population. The question remains, however, on whether or not all groups have equal digital Asian...
Abstract Background Racial/ethnic minorities constitute more than 30% of the U.S. population, and yet represent less 18% clinical trial (CT) participation. The participation in CTs is a critical link between scientific innovation improvement health care delivery, as well provision evidence-based medicine. Although Asian Americans (AAs) are fastest growing minority group U.S., they least represented CTs. Specifically, 65% AAs foreign-born, greater have limited English proficiency. Little...
Abstract Background Community health workers (CHWs) are lay people from within the communities where they work, who share common characteristics with their members, such as ethnicity, culture, and language. They frontline often serve socially linguistically isolated populations. As trusted members of communities, provide critical links between community systems care. CHWs can empower enhanced knowledge, help navigating systems, access to This study examined central role in disseminating...