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Awunti M, DeRemer DL, Rogers S, Scarton L, Adkins L, WIlkie DJ, Allen JM. A Scoping Review on the Relationship between Race/Ethnicity and the Receipt of Supportive Care Medications during Cancer Treatment: Implications for the Clinical Pharmacist. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY 2022; 5:1284-1296. [PMID: 36844700 PMCID: PMC9957233 DOI: 10.1002/jac5.1727] [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: 11/06/2022]
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There is surmounting levels of evidence on the health disparities within cancer treatment in the United States (US). Most of the research focused on cancer specific factors including anticancer incidence, screening, treatment and follow-up, and clinical outcomes such as overall survival (OS). Less is known about the disparities present with supportive care medication use in cancer patients. Supportive care utilization during cancer treatment has been linked to improved quality of life (QoL) and OS among patients. The goal of this scoping review is to summarize findings of current literature on the relationship between race and ethnicity and the receipt of supportive care medications during cancer treatment for pain and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). This scoping review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. Our literature search included quantitative studies, qualitative studies, and grey literature written in the English language with clinically relevant outcomes pertaining to pain and CINV management in cancer treatment published from 2001-2021. Articles that met the predefined inclusion criteria were considered for inclusion in the analysis. The initial search yielded 308 studies. Following de-duplication and screening, 14 studies met the predefined inclusion criteria, with majority of the studies being quantitative studies (n=13). Collectively, results were mixed results regarding the presence of racial disparities for supportive care medication use. Half of the studies (n=7) supported this finding whereas, the other half (n=7) did not identify any racial disparities. In our review, multiple studies illustrate the existence of disparities in the use of supportive care medications in some cancer types. Clinical pharmacists should strive to eliminate supportive medication use disparities as part of a multidisciplinary team. In order to develop strategies to prevent supportive care medication use disparities in this population, further research and analysis of external factors that influence them are needed.
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- MegCholack Awunti
- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Orlando, Florida
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, Florida
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- Division of Hematology & Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Family, Community, and Health Systems Science, University of Florida College of Nursing, Gainesville, Florida
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- University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, University of Florida College of Nursing, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Orlando, Florida
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Correa-Fernández V, Barazi AM, Chandra M, Anthony JC. Similarities and Differences in Alcohol & Other Drug Dependence Among Hispanic/Latino Subgroups: A Disaggregation Approach. DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE REPORTS 2022; 5:100124. [PMID: 36844160 PMCID: PMC9949341 DOI: 10.1016/j.dadr.2022.100124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Background Hispanic/Latino (H/L) heritage civilians out-number all other non-White ethnic groups in the United States. When studied as one group, H/L diversity is ignored, including rates of drug misuse. This study's aim was to examine H/L diversity regarding drug dependence by disaggregating how the burdens of active alcohol or other drug dependence (AODD) might change if we were to address syndromes drug by drug. Method Studying non-institutionalized H/L residents from the National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) 2002-2013 probability samples, we utilized online Restricted-use Data Analysis System variables to identify ethnic heritage subgroups and active AODD via computerized self-interviews. We estimated case counts of AODD with analysis-weighted cross-tabulations and variances from Taylor series. Radar plots disclose AODD variations when we simulate the reductions of drug-specific AODD one by one. Results For all H/L heritage subgroups, the most substantial AODD decline might be achieved by reducing active alcohol dependence syndromes, followed by declines of cannabis dependence. The burdens due to active syndromes attributed to cocaine and pain relievers vary somewhat across subgroups. For the Puerto Rican subgroup, our estimates reveal potentially important burden reduction if active heroin dependence can be decreased. Conclusion A sizeable reduction in the H/L population health burden attributable to AODD syndromes might be achieved via the effective decline of alcohol and cannabis dependence among all subgroups. Future research includes a systematic replication with recent NSDUH survey data, as well as various stratifications. If replicated, the need for targeted drug-specific interventions among H/L will become unequivocal.
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- Virmarie Correa-Fernández
- Department of Psychological, Health and Learning Sciences, University of Houston, 3657 Cullen Blvd, Room 491, Farish Hall, Houston, TX 77204-5029, United States,Corresponding author.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Michigan State University; 909 Wilson Road, Room 601, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States,University of Maryland-College Park, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Michigan State University; 909 Wilson Road, Room 601, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States,Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - WIC Division, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Michigan State University; 909 Wilson Road, Room 601, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States
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Kwan PP, Watts J, Prudencio JM, Chu L, Co DE, Chen E. Differences in diabetes risk factors among Asian Americans. J Public Health (Oxf) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10389-022-01779-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Taparra K, Dee EC, Dao D, Patel R, Santos P, Chino F. Disaggregation of Asian American and Pacific Islander Women With Stage 0-II Breast Cancer Unmasks Disparities in Survival and Surgery-to-Radiation Intervals: A National Cancer Database Analysis From 2004 to 2017. JCO Oncol Pract 2022; 18:e1255-e1264. [PMID: 35594493 PMCID: PMC9377694 DOI: 10.1200/op.22.00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Aggregation of Asian Americans (AAs) with Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders (NHPIs) masks significant health disparities. We evaluated overall survival (OS) and surgery-to-radiation intervals (STRIs) among AA and NHPI women with early-stage breast cancer. METHODS This National Cancer Database study included women with stage 0-II breast cancer diagnosed between 2004 and 2017. STRI was defined as days from surgery to radiation. Patients were stratified by adjuvant treatment. AAs were disaggregated into geographically relevant subpopulations: East, South, and Southeast Asians. Kaplan-Meier estimates and log-rank tests assessed survival. Cox proportional hazard and linear regression were adjusted for clinical and sociodemographic factors. RESULTS In total, 578,927 women were included (median age 61 years, median follow-up 65 months, and 10-year OS 83%). AA and NHPI 10-year OS was 91% overall; subpopulation 10-year OS was 92% for East Asian, 90% for South Asian, 90% for Southeast Asian, and 83% for NHPI. On multivariable analysis, compared with non-Hispanic White, NHPI women had worse survival (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] = 1.38; 95% CI, 1.09 to 1.77); all AA subpopulations had improved survival: East Asian (aHR = 0.57; 95% CI, 0.48 to 0.69), South Asian (aHR = 0.66; 95% CI, 0.51 to 0.84), and Southeast Asian (aHR = 0.78; 95% CI, 0.65 to 0.94). The AA and NHPI median STRI for was 73 days overall; the disaggregated median STRI was 68 days for East Asian, 80 days for South Asian, 77 days for Southeast Asians, and 81 days for NHPI. On adjusted analysis, compared with non-Hispanic White, Southeast Asians and NHPI had longer STRI by 6.6 (95% CI, 4.3 to 8.9) and 10.0 (95% CI, 5.8 to 14) days, respectively. CONCLUSION Breast cancer disparities exist among disaggregated AA and NHPI subpopulations. Data disaggregation insights may lead to interventions to overcome these disparities, such as optimizing time-to-treatment for select populations.
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- Kekoa Taparra
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
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- Department of Internal Medicine, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, NY
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, NY
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Nowshin N, Kapiriri L, Davison CM, Harms S, Kwagala B, Mutabazi MG, Niec A. Sexual and reproductive health and rights of "last mile" adolescents: a scoping review. Sex Reprod Health Matters 2022; 30:2077283. [PMID: 35666196 PMCID: PMC9176670 DOI: 10.1080/26410397.2022.2077283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/29/2022] Open
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Globally, significant progress has been made in the realm of adolescent sexual and reproductive health. We conceptualised "last mile" adolescents as having two or more of the following factors of identity: refugee, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, out of school, rurally or remotely located, slum dwelling, incarcerated or previously incarcerated, HIV/AIDS infected, and living with a disability. We conducted a scoping review with an aim to synthesise evidence and identify research gaps in the literature pertaining to the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of last mile adolescents. We conducted searches in three databases (Embase, Global Health, and Medline). Fifty-four publications met our inclusion criteria. Our results revealed that the state of evidence on the SRHR of last mile adolescents is poor. Very few studies used qualitative and mixed-method inquiry. The number of studies carried out in North America, Europe, and Oceania were limited. We found insufficient disaggregated data with respect to SRHR-related knowledge, behaviour, and access to services. Adopting an intersectional lens is critical to uncover the multiplicative effects of last mile adolescents' factors of identity on their SRHR. National data systems should be strengthened to enable the collection of quality disaggregated data which can play a vital role in identifying SRHR inequities affecting last mile adolescents. Research priorities should be realigned to generate data globally on the SRHR of last mile adolescents whose lives are marked by intersecting vulnerabilities.
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- Nahela Nowshin
- PhD Student, Department of Health, Aging and Society, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada. Correspondence:
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- Associate Professor, Department of Health, Aging and Society, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Associate Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Associate Professor, Department of Population Studies, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Professor, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Chen MS, Lee RJ, Madan RA, Ta Park V, Shinagawa SM, Sun T, Gomez SL. Charting a Path Towards Asian American Cancer Health Equity: A Way Forward. J Natl Cancer Inst 2022; 114:792-799. [PMID: 35437573 PMCID: PMC9194616 DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djac055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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On July 29, 2021, the US Food and Drug Administration’s Oncology Center of Excellence convened Conversations on Cancer. This Conversation, the first ever by the US Food and Drug Administration, focused on Asian Americans and served as the platform for this Commentary. Panelists elaborated on topics ranging from heterogeneity in Asian American demographics to racism through a path to health equity and supplemented this Commentary with literature citations. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing US race group, yet data aggregation obscures distinctions and cancer disparities within the more than 24 million Asians living in the United States with harmful impacts on communities and patients, as illustrated by breast cancer survivor Susan Shinagawa’s patient-to-advocate journey. Bigotry against Asian Americans has been pervasive since the 19th century, but especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Asian Americans are unique as the first US population to experience cancer as the leading cause of death. Asian Americans are disproportionately affected by cancers because of infectious origins and have the highest rates of lung cancer among never-smoking women. The infinitesimal proportion of the National Institutes of Health’s budget compared with experiencing the highest percentage increases of any US racial population more than 3 decades highlights the dearth of focused research among Asian Americans. Recognizing the heterogeneity of Asian Americans and that disaggregated data are critical for accurately characterizing distinct ethnic groups, focusing on the impact of racism and COVID-19 on cancer disparities, and focusing and prioritizing funding resources are necessary steps forward for achieving health equity for Asian Americans.
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- Moon S Chen
- Department of Internal Medicine, UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Genitourinary Malignancies Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Community Health Systems, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Asian and Pacific Islander National Cancer Survivors Network, Spring Valley, CA, USA
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- Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, UC San Francisco School of Medicine and the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Casillas JN, Ganz PA, Kahn K, Stuber M, Bastani R, Schwartz LF, Morales S, Macadangdang J, Lidington EK, Quintana K, Gonzalez A, Casas E, Barboa E. Improving Cancer Survivorship Care for Latino Adolescent, Young Adult Survivors through Community-Partnered Participatory Research. JOURNAL OF PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH METHODS 2021; 2:10.35844/001c.29534. [PMID: 37273895 PMCID: PMC10237623 DOI: 10.35844/001c.29534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Background Minority adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors experience disparities in receipt of survivorship care. Objective This study describes the infrastructure of a community-partnered participatory research (CPPR) project between a community-based organization and a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center to develop culturally-tailored interventions to improve Latino AYA cancer survivor knowledge regarding their need for survivorship care. Methods Research team participants included the community organization and NCI cancer center directors, a research coordinator, a community liaison, and cross-training program interns. Through use of Jones's theoretical framework, additional stakeholders from academic and community settings were identified and invited to participate in the research team. A process evaluation and qualitative interviews were conducted to assess equal partnership between community and academic stakeholders and determine if the infrastructure followed the five core principles of CPPR. A grounded theory approach was used to analyze qualitative data. Conclusions CPPR between an NCI-designated cancer center and a community-based organization is a new research model for conducting minority AYA cancer survivor outreach. Open communication was critical in engaging the Latino community to discuss their survivorship needs. Community stakeholders were key to infrastructure success through fostering a cohesive partnership with and acting as the voice of the Latino community. Implementing a cross-training program promoted continued engagement of community members with academic partners. Proper infrastructure development is critical to building successful research partnerships in order to develop culturally-tailored interventions to improve survivorship care knowledge.
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- Jacqueline N. Casillas
- Department of Pediatrics, Hematology-Oncology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Hematology-Oncology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Health Policy and Management, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hematology-Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Orange, CA, USA
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- Padres Contra El Cáncer (PADRES), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Padres Contra El Cáncer (PADRES), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Padres Contra El Cáncer (PADRES), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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DeRouen MC, Thompson CA, Canchola AJ, Jin A, Nie S, Wong C, Jain J, Lichtensztajn DY, Li Y, Allen L, Patel MI, Daida YG, Luft HS, Shariff-Marco S, Reynolds P, Wakelee HA, Liang SY, Waitzfelder BE, Cheng I, Gomez SL. Integrating Electronic Health Record, Cancer Registry, and Geospatial Data to Study Lung Cancer in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Ethnic Groups. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2021; 30:1506-1516. [PMID: 34001502 PMCID: PMC8530225 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-21-0019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A relatively high proportion of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) females with lung cancer have never smoked. We used an integrative data approach to assemble a large-scale cohort to study lung cancer risk among AANHPIs by smoking status with attention to representation of specific AANHPI ethnic groups. METHODS We leveraged electronic health records (EHRs) from two healthcare systems-Sutter Health in northern California and Kaiser Permanente Hawai'i-that have high representation of AANHPI populations. We linked EHR data on lung cancer risk factors (i.e., smoking, lung diseases, infections, reproductive factors, and body size) to data on incident lung cancer diagnoses from statewide population-based cancer registries of California and Hawai'i for the period between 2000 and 2013. Geocoded address data were linked to data on neighborhood contextual factors and regional air pollutants. RESULTS The dataset comprises over 2.2 million adult females and males of any race/ethnicity. Over 250,000 are AANHPI females (19.6% of the female study population). Smoking status is available for over 95% of individuals. The dataset includes 7,274 lung cancer cases, including 613 cases among AANHPI females. Prevalence of never-smoking status varied greatly among AANHPI females with incident lung cancer, from 85.7% among Asian Indian to 14.4% among Native Hawaiian females. CONCLUSION We have developed a large, multilevel dataset particularly well-suited to conduct prospective studies of lung cancer risk among AANHPI females who never smoked. IMPACT The integrative data approach is an effective way to conduct cancer research assessing multilevel factors on cancer outcomes among small populations.
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- Mindy C DeRouen
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California.
- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- San Diego State University School of Public Health, San Diego, California
- University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California
- Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
- Greater Bay Area Cancer Registry, University of California San Francisco, San Fransisco, California
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- Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute, Palo Alto, California
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- Kaiser Permanente Hawai'i Center for Integrated Health Care Research, Honolulu, Hawaii
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- Kaiser Permanente Hawai'i Center for Integrated Health Care Research, Honolulu, Hawaii
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
- Greater Bay Area Cancer Registry, University of California San Francisco, San Fransisco, California
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California
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- Kaiser Permanente Hawai'i Center for Integrated Health Care Research, Honolulu, Hawaii
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- Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
- Greater Bay Area Cancer Registry, University of California San Francisco, San Fransisco, California
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute, Palo Alto, California
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- Kaiser Permanente Hawai'i Center for Integrated Health Care Research, Honolulu, Hawaii
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
- Greater Bay Area Cancer Registry, University of California San Francisco, San Fransisco, California
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
- Greater Bay Area Cancer Registry, University of California San Francisco, San Fransisco, California
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Dee EC, Chen S, Santos PMG, Wu SZ, Cheng I, Gomez SL. Anti-Asian American Racism: A Wake-Up Call for Population-Based Cancer Research. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2021; 30:1455-1458. [PMID: 34233916 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-21-0445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian Americans have been subjected to rising overt discrimination and violent hate crimes, highlighting the health implications of racism toward Asian Americans. As Asian Americans are the only group for whom cancer is the leading cause of death, these manifestations of anti-Asian racism provoke the question of the impact of racism across the cancer continuum for Asian Americans. In this Commentary, we describe how the myth of the "model minority" overlooks the diversity of Asian Americans. Ignoring such diversity in sociocultural trends, immigration patterns, socioeconomic status, health behaviors, and barriers to care masks disparities in cancer risk, access to care, and outcomes across Asian American populations. We recommend cancer epidemiologists, population science researchers, and oncology providers direct attention toward: (i) studying the impacts of structural and personally mediated racism on cancer risk and outcomes; (ii) ensuring studies reflect the uniqueness of individual ethnic groups, including intersectionality, and uncover underlying disparities; and (iii) applying a critical race theory approach that considers the unique lived experiences of each group. A more nuanced understanding of cancer health disparities, and how drivers of these disparities are associated with race and differ across Asian American ethnicities, may elucidate means through which these disparities can be alleviated.
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- UCSF Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, and Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- UCSF Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, and Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California.
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Tsui J, Yang A, Anuforo B, Chou J, Brogden R, Xu B, Cantor JC, Wang S. Health Related Social Needs Among Chinese American Primary Care Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Cancer Screening and Primary Care. Front Public Health 2021; 9:674035. [PMID: 34123992 PMCID: PMC8192797 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.674035] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Research Objective: Initiatives to address social determinants of health (SDOH) and measure health-related social needs (HRSN) within clinic settings are increasing. However, few have focused on the specific needs of Asian Americans (AA). We examine the prevalence of HRSN during a period spanning the COVID-19 pandemic to inform strategies to improve cancer screening and primary care among AA patients. Methods: We implemented a self-administered HRSN screening tool in English and Chinese, traditional (T) or simplified (S) text, within a hospital-affiliated, outpatient primary care practice predominantly serving AA in New Jersey. HRSN items included food insecurity, transportation barriers, utility needs, interpersonal violence, housing instability, immigration history, and neighborhood perceptions on cohesion and trust. We conducted medical chart reviews for a subset of participants to explore the relationship between HRSN and history of cancer screening. Results: Among 236 participants, most were Asian (74%), non-US born (79%), and privately insured (57%). One-third responded in Chinese (37%). Half reported having ≥1 HRSN. Interpersonal violence was high across all participants. Transportation needs were highest among Chinese-T participants, while food insecurity and housing instability were higher among Chinese-S participants. Lower-income patients had higher odds of having ≥2 HRSN (OR:2.53, 95% CI: 1.12, 5.98). Older age and public insurance/uninsured were significantly associated with low neighborhood perceptions. Conclusions: We observed higher than anticipated reports of HRSN among primary care patients in a suburban, hospital-affiliated practice serving AA. Low neighborhood perceptions, particularly among Chinese-S participants, highlight the importance of addressing broader SDOH among insured, suburban AA patients. These study findings inform the need to augment HRSN identification to adequately address social needs that impact health outcomes and life course experiences for Asian patients. As HRSN measuring efforts continue, and COVID-19's impact on the health of minority communities emerge, it will be critical to develop community-specific referral pathways to connect AA to resources for HRSN and continue to address more upstream social determinants of health for those who are disproportionately impacted.
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- Jennifer Tsui
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, United States
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- Section of Behavioral Sciences, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
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- Rutgers Center for State Health Policy, Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
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- RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, Center for Asian Health, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Florham Park, NJ, United States
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- RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, Center for Asian Health, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Florham Park, NJ, United States
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- Rutgers Center for State Health Policy, Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
- Rutgers Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
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- RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, Center for Asian Health, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Florham Park, NJ, United States
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McElfish PA, Yeary K, Sinclair IA, Steelman S, Esquivel MK, Aitaoto N, Kaholokula K, Purvis RS, Ayers BL. Best Practices for Community-Engaged Research with Pacific Islander Communities in the US and USAPI: A Scoping Review. J Health Care Poor Underserved 2020; 30:1302-1330. [PMID: 31680100 DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2019.0101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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This scoping review identifies the best practices of community-based participatory research with Pacific Islanders in the United States and United States Affiliated Pacific Islands. Eighty-four articles from January 2000 to December 2017 were included in the review. Best practices included the importance of engaging Pacific Islander community leaders as research staff, community co-investigators, and community advisory board members. Best practices also focused on removing barriers to research by using participants' native languages, conducting research within the geographic community, and spending significant time to build trust. Novel best practices included honoring Pacific Islanders' cultural practices such as protocols for engagement, reciprocity, and social and spiritual inclusiveness and honoring Pacific Islanders' collectivist cultural structure. The goal of this scoping review is to aid community-academic partnerships working to improve the health of Pacific Islanders.
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Nguyen AB. Disaggregating Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (AANHOPI) Adult Tobacco Use: Findings from Wave 1 of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study, 2013-2014. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2019; 6:356-363. [PMID: 30610569 PMCID: PMC6434519 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-018-00532-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Revised: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Tobacco studies often combine data for Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (AANHOPI) subgroups, masking subgroup differences. This study describes tobacco use (ever use and past 30-day use) among some disaggregated AANHOPI subgroups. METHODS Data are from Wave 1 of the 2013-2014 Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study, a nationally representative, longitudinal cohort study of civilian non-institutionalized adults and youth in the USA. The dataset contains a sample of 32,320 adults, of which 1623 identified as being of AANHOPI origin. Asian Americans further identified as being Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, or other Asian. Those who identified as Native Hawaiian, Guamanian or Chamarro, Samoan, and Other Pacific Islander were combined into an NHOPI group. Tobacco measures included ever and past 30-day use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars (traditional cigar, cigarillos, filtered cigar), hookah, and smokeless tobacco including snus pouches, and pipe tobacco. Unadjusted and adjusted estimates for tobacco use are reported by AANHOPI membership and sex. RESULTS In general, Asian Indians and Chinese had the lowest and NHOPI had the highest tobacco use prevalence compared to other AANHOPI subgroups. Males generally had higher prevalence compared to females. Prevalence varied by AANHOPI membership and tobacco product. Adjusted prevalence estimates were higher compared to unadjusted estimates for many subgroups, attenuating some unadjusted differences found between AANHOPI subgroups. DISCUSSION Tobacco use varies by AANHOPI subgroup and product type. Unadjusted and adjusted analyses can be conducted as tobacco use differences in AANHOPI subgroups may be attributed to socio-economic status differences. Treating these distinct subgroups as a monolithic group may contribute to reliance on tobacco prevention and control strategies that may have limited impact on specific subgroups.
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- Anh B Nguyen
- Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), Food and Drug Administration, Office of Science, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Building 71, Room G335, Silver Spring, MD, 20993-0002, USA.
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McElfish PA, Purvis RS, Esquivel MK, Sinclair KA, Townsend C, Hawley NL, Haggard-Duff LK, Kaholokula JK. Diabetes Disparities and Promising Interventions to Address Diabetes in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Populations. Curr Diab Rep 2019; 19:19. [PMID: 30887399 PMCID: PMC7171975 DOI: 10.1007/s11892-019-1138-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) population is rapidly growing in the USA. NHPIs face significant health disparities and have a high prevalence of diabetes compared to the general US population. RECENT FINDINGS Recent culturally-adapted diabetes interventions have shown promise in addressing these disparities among NHPI communities. The interventions showed success by utilizing a community-based approach that honored NHPIs' collectivist culture, addressed social determinants of health that influence disease control and prevention, and utilized NHPI community health workers (CHWs) and peer educators for key roles in implementation of the intervention. To address health disparities in the NHPI community, much can be learned from existing, successful interventions. Promising interventions share several attributes. The interventions were: culturally adapted using a community-based participatory research approach; addressed specific social determinants of health (i.e., cost of healthy food, transportation, access to health care) that influence disease control and prevention; honored the collectivist culture of NHPI communities by integrating social networks and extended family members; and utilized NHPI community members, including peer educators and CHWs, for intervention implementation. Further investment to scale these interventions for regional and national implementation is needed to address the significant diabetes disparities that NHPIs face.
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- Pearl A McElfish
- College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, 1125 N. College Ave, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, USA.
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- Office of Community Health and Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, 1125 N. College Ave, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, USA
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- Department of Human Nutrition Food and Animal Sciences, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1955 East West Road Ag Sci 314 L, Honolulu, HI, 96822, USA
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- College of Nursing, Washington State University, 1100 Olive Way, Suite 1200, Seattle, WA, 98101, USA
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- Department of Native Hawaiian Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 677 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 1016, Honolulu, HI, 96813, USA
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- Yale School of Public Health, Yale University, 60 College St, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, 1125 N. College Ave, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, USA
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- Department of Native Hawaiian Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 677 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 1016, Honolulu, HI, 96813, USA
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Cost-related Nonadherence to Medication Treatment Plans: Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander National Health Interview Survey, 2014. Med Care 2019; 56:341-349. [PMID: 29432260 DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adherence to medication treatment plans is important for chronic disease (CD) management. Cost-related nonadherence (CRN) puts patients at risk for complications. Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) suffer from high rates of CD and socioeconomic disparities that could increase CRN behaviors. OBJECTIVE Examine factors related to CRN to medication treatment plans within an understudied population. RESEARCH DESIGN Using 2014 NHPI-National Health Interview Survey data, we examined CRN among a nationally representative sample of NHPI adults. Bonferroni-adjusted Wald test and multivariable logistic regression were performed to examine associations among financial burden-related factors, CD status, and CRN. RESULTS Across CD status, NHPI engaged in CRN behaviors had, on an average, increased levels of perceived financial stress, financial insecurity with health care, and food insecurity compared with adults in the total NHPI population. Regression analysis indicated perceived financial stress [adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=1.16; 95% confidence intervals (CI), 1.10-1.22], financial insecurity with health care (AOR=1.96; 95% CI, 1.32-2.90), and food insecurity (AOR=1.30; 95% CI, 1.06-1.61) all increase the odds of CRN among those with CD. We also found significant associations between perceived financial stress (AOR=1.15; 95% CI, 1.09-1.20), financial insecurity with health care (AOR=1.59; 95% CI, 1.19-2.12), and food insecurity (AOR=1.31; 95% CI, 1.04-1.65) and request for lower cost medication. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated health-related and non-health-related financial burdens can influence CRN behaviors. It is important for health care providers to collect and use data about the social determinants of health to better inform their conversations about medication adherence and prevent CRN.
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Narcisse MR, Felix H, Long CR, Hudson T, Payakachat N, Bursac Z, McElfish PA. Frequency and predictors of health services use by Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders: evidence from the U.S. National Health Interview Survey. BMC Health Serv Res 2018; 18:575. [PMID: 30031403 PMCID: PMC6054839 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-3368-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Accepted: 07/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPIs) are one of the fasting growing racial groups in the United States (US). NHPIs have a significantly higher disease burden than the US population as a whole, yet they remain underrepresented in research. The purpose of this study is to examine factors associated with health care utilization among NHPIs. METHODS Drawing from the 2014 NHPI-National Health Interview Survey, we used stereotype logistic regressions to examine utilization of emergency department (ED) and outpatient services among 2172 individuals aged 18 and older. RESULTS NHPIs with chronic diseases were twice as likely to be multiple ED users and nearly four times as likely to be frequent-users of outpatient services. Social support played a protective role in preventing multiple use of ED. Having a usual source of care made it more than eight times as likely to be a frequent-user of outpatient services. Use of eHealth information increased the odds of using ED and outpatient services. Ability to afford health care increased the odds of using outpatient services. There was no association between health insurance coverage and use of ED and outpatient services among NHPIs. CONCLUSIONS This research provides the first available national estimates of health services use by NHPIs. Efforts to improve appropriate use of health services should consider leveraging the protective factors of social support to reduce the odds of frequent ED use, and having a usual source of care to increase use of outpatient services.
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- Marie-Rachelle Narcisse
- Office of Community Health and Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, 1125 North College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703 USA
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- Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 West Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205 USA
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- Office of Community Health and Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, 1125 North College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703 USA
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- Division of Health Services Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 West Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205 USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 West Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205 USA
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- Division of Biostatistics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 910 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38163 USA
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- Office of Community Health and Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, 1125 North College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703 USA
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Cerrada CJ, Dzubur E, Blackman KCA, Mays V, Shoptaw S, Huh J. Development of a Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention for Smoking Cessation Among Korean American Emerging Adults. Int J Behav Med 2018; 24:665-672. [PMID: 28070868 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-016-9628-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Cigarette smoking is a preventable risk factor that contributes to unnecessary lung cancer burden among Korean Americans and there is limited research on effective smoking cessation strategies for this population. Smartphone-based smoking cessation apps that leverage just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs) hold promise for smokers attempting to quit. However, little is known about how to develop and tailor a smoking cessation JITAI for Korean American emerging adult (KAEA) smokers. METHOD This paper documents the development process of MyQuit USC according to design guidelines for JITAI. Our development process builds on findings from a prior ecological momentary assessment study by using qualitative research methods. Semi-structured interviews and a focus group were conducted to inform which intervention options to offer and the decision rules that dictate their delivery. RESULTS Qualitative findings highlighted that (1) smoking episodes are highly context-driven and that (2) KAEA smokers believe they need personalized cessation strategies tailored to different contexts. Thus, MyQuit USC operates via decision rules that guide the delivery of personalized implementation intentions, which are contingent on dynamic factors, to be delivered "just in time" at user-scheduled, high-risk smoking situations. CONCLUSION Through an iterative design process, informed by quantitative and qualitative formative research, we developed a smoking cessation JITAI tailored specifically for KAEA smokers. Further testing is under way to optimize future versions of the app with the most effective intervention strategies and decision rules. MyQuit USC has the potential to provide cessation support in real-world settings, when KAEAs need them the most.
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- Christian Jules Cerrada
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2001 N. Soto Street, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2001 N. Soto Street, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2001 N. Soto Street, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA
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- University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2001 N. Soto Street, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA
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Mukherjea A, Ivey SL, Shariff-Marco S, Kapoor N, Allen L. Overcoming Challenges in Recruitment of South Asians for Health Disparities Research in the USA. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2018; 5:195-208. [PMID: 28364371 PMCID: PMC5640461 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-017-0357-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2016] [Revised: 02/25/2017] [Accepted: 03/01/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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South Asians-individuals with origins in the countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and other regions of the subcontinent-are an understudied and at-risk racial/ethnic minority population for disproportionate burden of preventable diseases in the USA. Notwithstanding lack of research disaggregating Asian American subgroups, a key factor in this paucity of data is the lack of participation and engagement of community members in studies which examine distribution and determinants of adverse health outcomes. The purpose of this case study series is to elucidate distinct barriers in recruitment of South Asians in health disparities research within four diverse study designs. These illustrations are followed by a discussion of effective strategies and promising practices to increase and enhance the participation of community members in health-related studies in order to ultimately understand and address disparities among this rapidly growing cultural group in the US systematic collection of data which not only is representative of this understudied population but also elucidates contextual influences on community health and well-being and is pivotal to the reduction and elimination of preventable disparities among South Asians in the USA.
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- Arnab Mukherjea
- Health Sciences Program, California State University, East Bay, 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard, Student and Faculty Support Building 502, Hayward, CA, 94542, USA.
- Health Research for Action, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley 2140 Shattuck Ave., 10th Floor, Berkeley, CA, 94704, USA.
- Asian American Research Center on Health, 3333 California St., Suite 335, San Francisco, CA, 94118, USA.
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- Health Research for Action, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley 2140 Shattuck Ave., 10th Floor, Berkeley, CA, 94704, USA
- Asian American Research Center on Health, 3333 California St., Suite 335, San Francisco, CA, 94118, USA
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- Cancer Prevention Institute of California, 2201 Walnut Ave., Suite 300, Fremont, CA, 94538, USA
- Stanford University Cancer Institute, 265 Campus Drive, Suite G2103, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Health Research for Action, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley 2140 Shattuck Ave., 10th Floor, Berkeley, CA, 94704, USA
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- Cancer Prevention Institute of California, 2201 Walnut Ave., Suite 300, Fremont, CA, 94538, USA
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McElfish PA, Ayers BL, Purvis RS, Long CR, Sinclair K, Esquivel M, Steelman SC. Best practices for community-engaged participatory research with Pacific Islander communities in the USA and USAPI: protocol for a scoping review. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e019653. [PMID: 29371285 PMCID: PMC5786128 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2017] [Revised: 12/01/2017] [Accepted: 12/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Community-based participatory research is a partnership approach to research that seeks to equally involve community members, organisational representatives and academic partners throughout the research process in a coequal and mutually beneficial partnership. To date, no published article has synthesised the best practices for community-based participatory research practices with Pacific Islanders. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The reviewers will examine studies' titles, abstracts and full text, comparing eligibility to address discrepancies. For each eligible study, data extraction will be executed by two reviewers and one confirmation coder, comparing extracted data to address any discrepancies. Eligible data will be synthesised and reported in a narrative review assessing coverage and gaps in existing literature related to community-based participatory research with Pacific Islanders. DISCUSSION AND DISSEMINATION The purpose of this review is to identify best practices used when conducting community-based participatory research with Pacific Islanders; it will also extrapolate where the gaps are in the existing literature. This will be the first scoping review on community-based participatory research with Pacific Islanders. To facilitate dissemination, the results of this scoping review will be submitted for publication to a peer-reviewed journal, presented at conferences and shared with community-based participatory research stakeholders.
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- Pearl Anna McElfish
- Office of Community Health and Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
- College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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- Office of Community Health and Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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- Office of Community Health and Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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- Office of Community Health and Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
- College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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- Initiative for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH), College of Nursing, Washington State University, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Division of Academic Affairs, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Library, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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Cerrada CJ, Ra CK, Shin HS, Dzubur E, Huh J. Using Ecological Momentary Assessment to Identify Common Smoking Situations Among Korean American Emerging Adults. PREVENTION SCIENCE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION RESEARCH 2016; 17:892-902. [PMID: 27476588 PMCID: PMC5030172 DOI: 10.1007/s11121-016-0687-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The present study provides detailed contextual information about smoking habits among young Korean American smokers with the goal of characterizing situations where they are most at risk for smoking. Relevant situational factors included location, social context, concurrent activities, time of day, affective states, and food and beverage consumption. Using ecological momentary assessment (EMA) over 7 days, participants (N = 78) were instructed to respond to smoking prompts (n = 2614) and non-smoking prompts (n = 2136) randomly scheduled throughout the day. At each prompt, participants completed a short survey about immediate contextual factors. We used multilevel models to evaluate the association between contextual factors and smoking and further explored the distribution of smoking locations and concurrent activities across each social context and reason for smoking. Compared to non-smoking events, smoking events were associated with being outside, the presence of Korean friends, socializing, consuming alcohol, and experiencing more stress relative to one's average stress level (all ps < .01). Further analyses involving only smoking events showed that when participants smoked alone, they were most commonly at home (50 %) and most often studying/working (28 %). When smoking with Korean friends, participants were most often outside (38 %) and socializing (54 %). When smoking to reduce craving, participants were most often at home (39 %) and studying/working (25 %). To our knowledge, this is the first study to provide detailed descriptions of real-time smoking contexts among young Korean American smokers. Information with this level of granularity is needed to develop effective just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs) for smoking cessation.
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- Christian Jules Cerrada
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, 2001 N. Soto Street, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, 2001 N. Soto Street, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, 2001 N. Soto Street, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, 2001 N. Soto Street, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, 2001 N. Soto Street, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA
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Torre LA, Goding Sauer AM, Chen MS, Kagawa-Singer M, Jemal A, Siegel RL. Cancer statistics for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, 2016: Converging incidence in males and females. CA Cancer J Clin 2016; 66:182-202. [PMID: 26766789 PMCID: PMC5325676 DOI: 10.3322/caac.21335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 267] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cancer is the leading cause of death among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs). In this report, the American Cancer Society presents AANHPI cancer incidence data from the National Cancer Institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries and mortality data from the National Center for Health Statistics. Among AANHPIs in 2016, there will be an estimated 57,740 new cancer cases and 16,910 cancer deaths. While AANHPIs have 30% to 40% lower incidence and mortality rates than non-Hispanic whites for all cancers combined, risk of stomach and liver cancers is double. The male-to-female incidence rate ratio among AANHPIs declined from 1.43 (95% confidence interval, 1.36-1.49) in 1992 to 1.04 (95% confidence interval, 1.01-1.07) in 2012 because of declining prostate and lung cancer rates in males and increasing breast cancer rates in females. The diversity within the AANHPI population is reflected in the disparate cancer risk by subgroup. For example, the overall incidence rate in Samoan men (526.5 per 100,000) is more than twice that in Asian Indian/Pakistani men (216.8). Variations in cancer rates in AANHPIs are related to differences in behavioral risk factors, use of screening and preventive services, and exposure to cancer-causing infections. Cancer-control strategies include improved use of vaccination and screening; interventions to increase physical activity and reduce excess body weight, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption; and subgroup-level research on burden and risk factors. CA Cancer J Clin 2016;66:182-202. © 2016 American Cancer Society.
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- Lindsey A. Torre
- Epidemiologist, Surveillance and Health Services Research, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA
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- Epidemiologist, Surveillance and Health Services Research, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA
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- Professor and Associate Director for Cancer Control, University of California-Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Sacramento, CA
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- Professor Emerita, Department of Community Health Sciences and Department of Asian American Studies, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Vice President, Surveillance and Health Services Research, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA
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- Director of Surveillance Information, Surveillance and Health Services Research, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA
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Editorial Notice. PERSPECTIVES ON SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 2016; 48:53. [PMID: 26305922 DOI: 10.1363/01307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Afable A, Ursua R, Wyatt LC, Aguilar D, Kwon SC, Islam NS, Trinh-Shevrin C. Duration of US Residence Is Associated With Overweight Risk in Filipino Immigrants Living in New York Metro Area. FAMILY & COMMUNITY HEALTH 2016; 39:13-23. [PMID: 26605951 PMCID: PMC4662079 DOI: 10.1097/fch.0000000000000086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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We examined the association between years living in the United States and overweight risk among a community sample of Filipino adult immigrants living in the New York metropolitan area. We found a significant and adverse association between years living in the United States and overweight risk. Compared with Filipinos who lived in the United States less than 5 years, those who lived in the United States 10 years or longer had a higher overweight risk; this association was present only among Filipinos who migrated to New York metropolitan area at 30 years of age or younger. Studies on causal mechanisms explaining this pattern are needed.
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- Aimee Afable
- SUNY Downstate School of Public Health, Brooklyn, NY,
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- Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy, and Leadership, Oakland, CA,
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- Department of Population Health, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY,
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- Department of Population Health, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY,
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- Department of Population Health, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY,
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Soon R, Elia J, Beckwith N, Kaneshiro B, Dye T. Unintended Pregnancy in the Native Hawaiian Community: Key Informants' Perspectives. PERSPECTIVES ON SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 2015; 47:163-170. [PMID: 26684902 PMCID: PMC5330317 DOI: 10.1363/47e5615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2015] [Revised: 05/23/2015] [Accepted: 05/27/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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CONTEXT Native Hawaiians experience the highest reported rate of unintended pregnancy of any ethnic group in Hawaii. Understanding the context in which they make decisions that influence pregnancy and pregnancy planning is essential to reducing this rate. METHODS A qualitative study was carried out in partnership with a community health center serving a large Native Hawaiian population to explore how Native Hawaiians conceptualize pregnancy and pregnancy planning. Between August and October 2013, semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 diverse key informants from the Hawaiian community. Content analysis was used to identify themes and patterns that emerged from the interviews. RESULTS Core Hawaiian values of children and family strongly affect how Native Hawaiians view pregnancy, pregnancy planning and unintended pregnancies. 'Ohana (families) are large and characterized by tremendous support, which is perceived to lessen the burden of an unintended pregnancy. Pregnancies, whether planned or not, are seen as blessings because children are highly valued. Because of these concepts, there is an expectation for women to continue unplanned pregnancies. Although Hawaiians ascribe value to planning pregnancies and hope that children are born under what they identify as ideal circumstances, they acknowledge that these circumstances are not necessary and often do not occur. CONCLUSION The concepts of family and children serve as core values to Native Hawaiians and are linked to the ways in which they view pregnancy and pregnancy planning.
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- Reni Soon
- Assistant professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu.
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- Junior researcher, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu
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- Medical student, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu
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- Associate professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu
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- Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
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Nghiem VT, Davies KR, Chan W, Mulla ZD, Cantor SB. Disparities in cervical cancer survival among Asian-American women. Ann Epidemiol 2015; 26:28-35. [PMID: 26552330 DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2015.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2015] [Revised: 09/22/2015] [Accepted: 10/02/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE We compared overall survival and influencing factors between Asian-American women as a whole and by subgroup with white women with cervical cancer. METHODS Cervical cancer data were from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results registry; socioeconomic information was from the Area Health Resource File. We used standard tests to compare characteristics between groups; the Kaplan-Meier method with log-rank test to assess overall survival and compare it between groups; and Cox proportional hazards models to determine the effect of race and other covariates on overall survival (with and/or without age stratification). RESULTS Being 3.3 years older than white women at diagnosis (P < .001), Asian-American women were more likely to be in a spousal relationship, had more progressive disease, and were better off socioeconomically. Women of Filipino, Japanese, and Korean origin had similar clinical characteristics compared to white women. Asian-American women had higher 36- and 60-month survival rates (P = .004 and P = .013, respectively), higher overall survival rates (P = .049), and longer overall survival durations after adjusting for age and other covariates (hazard ratio = 0.77, 95% confidence interval: 0.68-0.86). Overall survival differed across age strata between the two racial groups. With the exception of women of Japanese or Korean origin, Asian-American women grouped by geographic origin had better overall survival than white women. CONCLUSIONS Although Asian-American women, except those of Japanese or Korean origin, had better overall survival than white women, their older age at cervical cancer diagnosis suggests that they have less access to screening programs.
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- Van T Nghiem
- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston; Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, The University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston; Department of Management, Policy and Community Health, The University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston
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- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso; Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock
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- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston.
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Gomez SL, Glaser SL, Horn-Ross PL, Cheng I, Quach T, Clarke CA, Reynolds P, Shariff-Marco S, Yang J, Lee MM, Satariano WA, Hsing AW. Cancer research in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations: accelerating cancer knowledge by acknowledging and leveraging heterogeneity. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2015; 23:2202-5. [PMID: 25368394 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-14-0624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population is large, growing, and extremely heterogeneous. Not only do they bear unique burdens of incidence and outcomes for certain cancer types, they exhibit substantial variability in cancer incidence and survival patterns across the ethnic groups. By acknowledging and leveraging this heterogeneity through investing in cancer research within these populations, we have a unique opportunity to accelerate the availability of useful and impactful cancer knowledge. See all the articles in this CEBP Focus section, "Cancer in Asian and Pacific Islander Populations."
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- Scarlett Lin Gomez
- Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, California. Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Research and Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California.
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- Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, California. Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Research and Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, California. Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Research and Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, California. Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Research and Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, California. Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Research and Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, California. Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Research and Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, California. Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Research and Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, California. Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Research and Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, California
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Fremont, California. Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Research and Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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Nguyen TT. Cancer in Asian American and Pacific Islander populations: linking research and policy to identify and reduce disparities. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2014; 23:2206-7. [PMID: 25368395 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-14-0640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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