Racial disparities in COVID-19 and gastrointestinal diseases–related mortality: analysis from CDC-WONDER databases, 2020–2022

Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 37(1), P. 30 - 33

Published: Oct. 3, 2023

AbstractBackground The COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented global health challenge. Gastrointestinal diseases (GID) have been shown to increase morbidity and mortality in patients, warranting a comprehensive investigation of their combined impact racial disparities rates within the United States.Methods Data from Centers for Disease Control Prevention Wide-Ranging Online Epidemiologic Research (CDC WONDER) statistics database were analyzed period January 1, 2020, December 31, 2022. This study focused on adults, considering all deaths related GID. Age-adjusted (AAMR) per 100,000 population reported. Sociodemographic data, including age, sex, race/ethnicity, region residence, collected.Results Among 9,925,729 total US between 2020 2022, 3.9% GID only, 9.6% 0.4% attributed both as underlying causes death. AAMR was 121.3 100,000, significantly higher than (50.3 100,000). Age-wise, elderly individuals had highest GID-related deaths. Stratified by Hispanics exhibited AAMR, nearly twice that Non-Hispanic Black patients substantially White Asian patients.Conclusion Our findings reveal substantial race/ethnicity-specific associated with US. Further research is crucial delve deeper into root develop targeted interventions strive equity all.Keywords: COVID-19gastrointestinal diseasesmortality Conflict InterestThe authors declare they no funding or conflict interest.DISCLOSURE STATEMENTNo potential interest reported authors.

Language: Английский

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Pre- and post-COVID-19 all-cause mortality of Japanese citizens versus foreign residents living in Japan, 2015–2021

SSM - Population Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 18, P. 101114 - 101114

Published: May 10, 2022

Immigrants in Japan face multiple health care challenges. There is limited research addressing how all-cause mortality differs between foreign residents and Japanese citizens, including the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. We assessed whether rates citizens living differ, these differentials changed after start conducted a cross-sectional analysis using vital statistical data all deaths among that occurred within borders aggregated every 6 months January 1, 2015 June 30, 2021. Data were used to calculate sex-, region-, 20-year age group-specific standardized direct method based on population distribution 2021 by sex, region, groups. Chi-squared tests linear regression assess pandemic was associated with changes groups non-citizens, respectively. All-cause increased monotonically for men women. Men had higher than women, regardless or nationality. lower immigrants ages 20-59, but under 20 over 59. The significant most groups, no statistically detected. Young are generally healthier their counterparts, line healthy migrant hypothesis. Younger migrants at risk mortality, possibly due vulnerability psychologic stress. Older converged citizen consistent acculturation occurs longer duration residence. did not exacerbate inequities respect mortality.

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Association Between Discrimination and Depressive Symptoms Among Hispanic or Latino Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Study

JMIR Formative Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8, P. e48076 - e48076

Published: June 6, 2024

Background Discrimination and xenophobia toward Hispanic Latino communities increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, likely inflicting significant harm on mental health of individuals. Pandemic-related financial social instability has disproportionately affected communities, potentially compounding existing disparities worsening health. Objective This study aims to examine association between discrimination depressive symptoms pandemic among a national sample adults. Methods Data from 116-item web-based nationally distributed survey May 2021 January 2022 were analyzed. The (N=1181) was restricted or (Mexican Mexican American, Puerto Rican; Cuban Central South Dominican another ethnicity) Depression assessed using 2-item Patient Health Questionnaire. 5-item Everyday Scale. A multinomial logistic regression with block entry model used assess relationship likelihood symptoms, as well how controls covariates interest. Results American adults comprised largest proportion (533/1181, 45.13%), followed by (204/1181, 17.3%), Rican (189/1181, 16%), ethnicity (172/1181, 14.6%), (83/1181, 7.03%). Approximately 31.26% (367/1181) had symptoms. Regarding discrimination, 54.56% (634/1181) reported experiencing some form discrimination. Compared those who did not experience experienced almost 230% higher odds (adjusted ratio [AOR] 3.31, 95% CI 2.42-4.54). Also, we observed that sociodemographic factors such age gender significant. participants aged 56 years older, 18-35 36-55 having (AOR 3.83, 2.13-6.90 AOR 3.10, 1.74-5.51, respectively). Women 1.67, 1.23-2.30) than men. Respondents an annual income less US $25,000 2.14, 1.34-3.41) $35,000 1.89, 1.17-3.06) $50,000 $75,000. Conclusions Our findings provide importance especially when considering compounding, numerous socioeconomic challenges stemming impact communities. These include rising tensions against immigrants, inadequate access resources for individuals, hesitations seeking services this population. Ultimately, these can serve foundation promoting equity.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Diverse Communities During the Pandemic: A Case for Culturally Competent Intervention Strategies

Journal of Health and Human Services Administration, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 18, 2024

Providing access to adequate and culturally competent healthcare in the United States has been an ongoing challenge with barriers impacting quality of care received by racially ethnically diverse populations. Despite preventative measures taken halt spread COVID-19 pandemic, vulnerable populations communities were disproportionately represented transmission mortality rates. Through a review available literature quantitative analysis surveillance data, this study addresses how intervention strategies impacted fatality This paper discusses community leadership addressed vaccine distribution gaps delayed government responses for provides examples solutions emergencies. cross-sectional contributes current exploring impact interventions North Carolina during pandemic makes case practices reduce on

Language: Английский

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State-Level Legislation During the COVID-19 Pandemic to Offset the Exclusion of Undocumented Immigrants From Federal Relief Efforts

American Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 112(12), P. 1729 - 1731

Published: Nov. 16, 2022

State-Level Legislation During the COVID-19 Pandemic to Offset Exclusion of Undocumented Immigrants From Federal Relief Efforts Arturo Vargas Bustamante PhD, MPP, Joseph Nwadiuko MD, MPH, and Alexander N. Ortega PhD Affiliation are with Department Health Policy Management, Fielding School Public Health, University California, Los Angeles. is Management Policy, Dornsife Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. CopyRightCorrespondence should be sent Bustamante, & UCLA 650 Charles E. Young Drive South, Room 31-245, Angeles, CA 90095 (e-mail: [email protected]). Reprints can ordered at http://www.ajph.org by clicking "Reprints" link. CONTRIBUTORS All authors contributed writing this editorial. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2022.307130 Accepted: September 16, 2022 Published Online: November

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Post-COVID19 strategies to support the health care interactions of U.S. Mexican immigrants and return migrants with the Mexican health system

Journal of Migration and Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 7, P. 100170 - 100170

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Language: Английский

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Adaptation of a community health outreach model during the COVID-19 pandemic: the case of the Mexican consulates in the United States of America

International Journal for Equity in Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: July 25, 2023

The Ventanillas de Salud (VDS - "Health Windows") are a culturally sensitive outreach program within the 49 Mexican Consulates in United States that provides information and health care navigation support to underserved uninsured immigrants. During COVID-19 pandemic VDS rapidly transitioned remote operations adding new services. Based on EquIR implementation framework, this qualitative study investigates how adaptations improve emergency preparedness were performed. We conducted motivational interviews with three actors six coordinators, eight partner organizations, ten users- two VDS, Los Angeles New York, document specific needs of target population identify processes adapt continue operating. adapted their model by services for emerging needs, switching service provision modalities, expanding network organizations. According staff, these increased topics, depth, reach, diversified users. Users had mostly positive opinions about adaptation, although they highlighted some heterogeneity across provision. is public intervention able serve marginalized its offers valuable lessons complement systems resiliency future crises.

Language: Английский

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Self-rated health of Latino day laborers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 29, 2024

This study assesses the relationship between trust in sources of information regard to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and self-rated health (SRH) a sample Latino Day Laborers (LDLs) explores whether these associations were mediated by mental measures.

Language: Английский

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Addressing Vaccination Gaps through Student-Led Initiatives: A Study of Stanford Vax Crew's Impact

Journal of Student-Run Clinics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: Aug. 30, 2024

Background: Although vaccines are critical to disease prevention, substantial gaps persist in adult vaccination coverage the United States due, part, material and social barriers. Farmworkers face unique challenges accessing services, such as migratory residence, immigration status, low levels of insurance, geographic distance from clinics, many which were exacerbated during coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Student-driven, community-focused programs offer a potential mechanism enhance vaccine equity. Stanford Vax Crew is student-led organization that partners with community organizations host pop-up aim (1) address barriers impact (2) establish trust (3) equip future medical professionals skills engage health initiatives. Methods: This paper describes strategies used by reach surrounding communities vaccines, especially agricultural workers. It assesses program through analysis demographic data collected at clinics. Results: From August 2021 March 2023, majority COVID-19 recipients middle-aged adults (61%) Hispanic ethnicity (82%) working agricultural, forestry, or fishing industries (58%). In total, 1377 administered Crew. Conclusions: Findings suggest Crew's partnerships diverse institutions helped facilitate access build trust, thereby enhancing uptake. Partnership employers community-based targeted farmworkers, enabled group clinics on farms immediately before after work hours, proved effective for reaching

Language: Английский

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Healthcare and telehealth use among U.S. immigrants during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Oct. 24, 2024

Recent studies have documented the negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on low-income families, rural and underserved areas, racial ethnic minority populations. However, less is known about immigrants' healthcare access utilization, including telehealth use. This study investigated disparities in utilization by immigration status among adults aged 18-64 years during pandemic.

Language: Английский

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