HIV-Response Intergenerational Participation Intervention Among Black Men in Ontario, Canada: Protocol for a Pilot Intervention Study by Egbe B Etowa, Priscilla N Boakye, Roger Antabe, Josephine Pui-Hing Wong

“…ObjectiveThe overarching objective is to engage heterosexual Black men and communities in cocreating a community centered, culturally safe intergenerational intervention to reduce HIV vulnerabilities and related health disparities. MethodsWe will engage 12 diverse community stakeholders in Ontario, inclusive of heterosexual Black men, in 8 weekly sessions to evaluate existing evidence of effective HIV health literacy interventions, identify essential and relevant aspects, and work collaboratively to co-design the HIV-Response Intergenerational Participation (HIP) intervention for use with Black men and communities. …”
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Relationships between internalized stigma and depression and suicide risk among queer youth in the United States: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Denise Yookong Williams, William J. Hall, Hayden C. Dawes, Ankur Srivastava, Spenser R. Radtke, Magdelene Ramon, D. Bouchard, Wan-Ting Chen, Jeremy T. Goldbach

“…Given the importance of this factor in understanding mental health disparities among queer youth, we completed a systematic review and meta-analysis examining the relationships between internalized stigma and outcomes of depression and suicide risk (i.e., suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-injury, and suicidal behavior).MethodsWe followed the PRISMA standards. …”
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The effect of poverty on the relationship between household education levels and obesity in U.S. children and adolescents: an observational studyResearch in context by Kosuke Inoue, Teresa E. Seeman, Roch Nianogo, Yusuke Okubo

“…Our findings highlight the importance of reducing obesity risk among the low-income population to minimize the burden of intergenerational health disparities due to socioeconomic status. Funding: Japan Society for the Promotion of Sciences (22K17392).…”
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Apoptosis mechanisms induced by 15d-PMJ2 in HCT116 colon cancer cells: insights into CHOP10/TRB3/Akt signaling by Hussam Albassam, Daniel A. Ladin, Ahmed Elhassanny, Colin Burns, Rukiyah Van Dross-Anderson, Rukiyah Van Dross-Anderson, Rukiyah Van Dross-Anderson

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A Luminex Approach to Develop an Anti-Tumor-Associated Antigen Autoantibody Panel for the Detection of Prostate Cancer in Racially/Ethnically Diverse Populations by Cuipeng Qiu, Xiao Wang, Serina A. Batson, Bofei Wang, Carlos A. Casiano, Giulio Francia, Jian-Ying Zhang

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Experiences of Using a Self-management Mobile App Among Individuals With Heart Failure: Qualitative Study by Myra Schmaderer, Jennifer N Miller, Elizabeth Mollard

“…Mobile health (mHealth) apps are becoming more integrated into practice to promote self-management strategies for chronic diseases, optimize care delivery, and reduce health disparities. ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to explore the experience of using a self-management mHealth intervention in individuals with heart failure to inform a future mHealth intervention study. …”
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Stakeholder Perspectives on Data-Driven Solutions to Address Cardiovascular Disease and Health Equity in New York City by Zoe Lindenfeld, BS, José A. Pagán, PhD, Diana Silver, PhD, Elizabeth McNeill, MPH, Logina Mostafa, MPH, Dina Zein, MHA, Ji Eun Chang, PhD

“…Although there is a wealth of data on these social factors in New York City, little is known about how to rapidly use available data sources to address health disparities. Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with key stakeholders (N=11) from across the public health landscape in New York City (health departments, healthcare delivery systems, and community-based organizations) to assess perspectives on how social determinants of health data can be used to address cardiovascular disease and health equity, what data-driven tools would be useful, and challenges to using these data sources and developing tools. …”
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Advice from One Patient to Another: Qualitative Analysis of Patients’ Perspectives About Chemotherapy Initiation by Malinowski C, Paredes E, Housten AJ, Chavez-MacGregor M

“…Catalina Malinowski,1 Edna Paredes,2 Ashley J Housten,3 Mariana Chavez-MacGregor2,4 1Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA; 2Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA; 3Division of Public Health Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA; 4Department of Breast Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USACorrespondence: Mariana Chavez-MacGregor, 1400 Pressler St Unit 1444, Houston, TX, 77030, USA, Tel +1 713 563 0020, Email MChavez1@mdanderson.orgPurpose: Although the association between delays in (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy initiation and adverse outcomes is well-documented, patient perspective regarding the lived experience among those with breast cancer delay is sparse. …”
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Addressing non-response data for standardized post-acute functional items by Chih -Ying Li, Hyunkyoung Kim, Brian Downer, Mi Jung Lee, Kenneth Ottenbacher, Yong-Fang Kuo

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Feasibility of an oral health promotion program among older people in geriatric care facilities, Shanghai, China: a pre/post-implementation study by Liyan Gu, Jingwen Zhang, Wenyao Chen, Yanqiu Weng, Lan Chen, Lingjuan Zhang

“…Integrating the OHPP into routine care in geriatric settings is not only practical but also widely acceptable, offering a proactive approach to address oral health disparities among older residents. Stakeholders can maximize the impact of the OHPP by fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals, administrators, and residents, ultimately improving oral health outcomes and overall quality of life of older residents. …”
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Leveraging mHealth and Patient Supporters for African Americans' and Latinxs' Engagement in HIV Care (LEAN): Protocol for a Randomized, Controlled, Effectiveness-Implementation Tri... by Joyce Jones, Jane McKenzie-White, Ronald Saxton, Suzanne M Grieb, Bareng Nonyane, Cadeesha Graham, Anthony Cano, Sheridan Johnson, Lanisha Childs, Adena Greenbaum, Colin Flynn, Marcia Pearlowitz, Shivaun Celano, Larry W Chang, Kathleen R Page

“…ConclusionsPragmatic implementation science trials designed with input from key stakeholders, including health departments and community members, can help evaluate the evidence for mHealth interventions to reduce HIV health disparities. Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03934437; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03934437 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)DERR1-10.2196/42691…”
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Disrupted identities, invisibility and precarious support: a mixed methods study of LGBTQI adolescents and young adults with cancer by Jane M. Ussher, Kimberley Allison, Rosalie Power, Samantha Ryan, Janette Perz, The Out with Cancer Study Team

“…This mixed methods study examined LGBTQI AYAs' experiences of cancer and cancer care, to understand these health disparities. Methods Online surveys were completed by 95 LGBTQI AYAs with cancer (age 16–39 years); 19 AYAs took part in a one-to-one semi structured interview. …”
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The Management of Diabetes Mellitus Using Medicinal Plants and Vitamins by Clement G. Yedjou, Jameka Grigsby, Ariane Mbemi, Daryllynn Nelson, Bryan Mildort, Lekan Latinwo, Paul B. Tchounwou

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Associations between Cultural Identity, Household Membership and Diet Quality among Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Filipino Infants in Hawaiʻi by Jessie Kai, John J. Chen, Kathryn L. Braun, Joseph Keaweʻaimoku Kaholokula, Rachel Novotny, Carol J. Boushey, Marie K. Fialkowski

“…Public health efforts to reduce diet-related health disparities experienced by indigenous peoples could be enhanced by efforts to improve complementary infant feeding practices. …”
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Social Support and Technology Use and Their Association With Mental and Physical Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Asian Americans: The COMPASS Cross-sectional Study by Linda G Park, Oanh L Meyer, Marcelle M Dougan, Bethany Golden, Kevin Ta, Bora Nam, Janice Y Tsoh, Marian Tzuang, Van M Ta Park

“… BackgroundThe global COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and revealed significant health disparities with reports of increased discrimination and xenophobia. …”
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Transgender Attitudes and Beliefs Scale-Greek (TABS-Gr) version: translation and initial evaluation of psychometric properties among medical students by Polychronis Voultsos, Angeliki Papana, Stella Alexandri, Christina-Erato Zymvragou

“…Abstract Background Transgender people face significantly greater discrimination and health disparities in health care settings than cisgender people. …”
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Dietary Sources of Linoleic Acid (LA) Differ by Race/Ethnicity in Adults Participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2017–2018 by Shabnam R. Momin, Mackenzie K. Senn, Ani Manichaikul, Chaojie Yang, Rasika Mathias, Mimi Phan, Stephen S. Rich, Susan Sergeant, Michael Seeds, Lindsay Reynolds, Floyd H. Chilton, Alexis C. Wood

“…These findings indicate the food sources of LA in the diet differ by race/ethnicity, and warrant future investigations into whether this plays a role in health disparities.…”
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Distinct genome-wide DNA methylation and gene expression signatures in classical monocytes from African American patients with systemic sclerosis by Peter C. Allen, Sarah Smith, Robert C. Wilson, Jena R. Wirth, Nathan H. Wilson, DeAnna Baker Frost, Jonathan Flume, Gary S. Gilkeson, Melissa A. Cunningham, Carl D. Langefeld, Devin M. Absher, Paula S. Ramos

“…In this study, we sought to investigate DNA methylation and gene expression patterns in classical monocytes in a health disparity population. Methods Classical monocytes (CD14+ + CD16−) were FACS-isolated from 34 self-reported African American women. …”
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Social Deprivation and Post‐TAVR Outcomes in Ontario, Canada: A Population‐Based Study by Raumil V. Patel, Mithunan Ravindran, Feng Qiu, Ragavie Manoragavan, Maneesh Sud, Derrick Y. Tam, Mina Madan, Gil Marcus, Gabby Elbaz‐Greener, Mamas A. Mamas, Harindra C. Wijeysundera

“…Conclusions Residential instability was associated with increased risk for post‐TAVR mortality, and the highest quintile of residential instability was associated with increased post‐TAVR readmission. To reduce health disparities and promote an equitable health care system, further research and policy interventions will be required to identify and support economically and socially minoritized patients undergoing TAVR.…”
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Exploring perceptions, knowledge, and attitudes regarding pharmacogenetic testing in the medically underserved by Brian E. Gawronski, Brian E. Gawronski, Emily J. Cicali, Emily J. Cicali, Caitrin W. McDonough, Caitrin W. McDonough, Linda B. Cottler, Julio D. Duarte, Julio D. Duarte

“…Introduction: Pharmacogenetic testing may hold promise in addressing health disparities, as medically underserved patients appear to be prescribed medications with pharmacogenetic guidelines at higher rates. …”
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