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Abstract Background Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) has become a significant medical problem among young adults from ethnic minorities. Despite being disproportionately affected by AUD, existing literature often overlooks fac...

Materias / palabras clave: discrimination; gender minorities; gender-affirming healthcare; healthcare disparities; inclusive practices; LGBTQ+ health

Background: Holistic nursing care integrates the physical, social, spiritual and psychological dimensions of well-being. Sexual and gender minority (SGM) groups experience healthcare disparities because of non-inclusive...

Starting from the conceptual basis, grounded in the theory of segmented assimilation, that there is the possibility of the existence of several ways in which different generations of minority communities can be integrate...

The use of timelines is well-established in qualitative research and has been employed across a range of studies. However, the development of timelines (timelining) during interviews on shared decision making (SDM) remai...

BackgroundThis study investigates the health status and social determinants of health among Roma and Sinti communities residing in Italy living in settlements and camps, with a particular focus on education, housing cond...

BackgroundSexual minority women (SMW), including lesbian, bisexual, and other non-heterosexual women, experience higher rates of substance use (SU) and substance use disorders (SUDs) than heterosexual women, yet remain r...

Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of premature death in Europe and disproportionately affect persons experiencing disadvantages (i.e., low-income populations, migrants and ethnic ...

Abstract Background Racial and ethnic minorities and those with lower incomes are disproportionately affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD). The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of access barrie...

Introduction Childhood cancer survival rates are not equal for all, with disparities existing both between and within low- and middle-income countries and high-income countries, particularly among ethnic minorities and c...

Background: Long COVID is associated with elevated inflammatory and antibody levels. Elevated plasma proteins can increase blood viscosity and decrease blood flow. Our aim is to evaluate if blood viscosity is associated ...

BackgroundPivotal clinical trials form the evidentiary foundation for FDA oncology drug approvals, yet persistent disparities in participant demographics may limit the generalizability and equity of cancer care. This stu...

Abstract Background In 2018, the Cannabis Act regulated the production and sale of cannabis for non-medical purposes in Canada. With the aim of continuing to protect the public health and safety of Canadians as the legal...

Abstract Background Alzheimer’s disease (AD) carries a high societal burden inequitably distributed across demographic groups. Using real-world electronic health record (EHR) data with accurate population identificatio...

Abstract Background Evidence on recruitment strategies for Veterans Health Administration (VA) pragmatic clinical trials (PCTs) is scarce. This study compares multiple approaches and evaluates engagement, efficiency, and...