Black and minority ethnic groups

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Research from 23 December 2008

Raz DJ, Gomez SL, Chang ET, Kim JY, Keegan TH, Pham J et al. Epidemiology of non-small cell lung cancer in Asian Americans: incidence patterns among six subgroups by nativity. J.Thorac.Oncol. 3[12], 1391-1397. December 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19057262

Research from 12 December 2008

Raz DJ, Gomez SL, Chang ET, Kim JY, Keegan TH, Pham J et al. Epidemiology of non-small cell lung cancer in Asian Americans: incidence patterns among six subgroups by nativity. J Thorac.Oncol. 3[12], 1391-1397. December 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19057262

Research from 28 November 2008

Albert MA, Ravenell J, Glynn RJ, Khera A, Halevy N, de Lemos JA. Cardiovascular risk indicators and perceived race/ethnic discrimination in the Dallas Heart Study. American Heart Journal 156[6], 1103-1109. December 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19033005
Derby KS, Cuthrell K, Caberto C, Carmella SG, Franke AA, Hecht SS et al. Nicotine Metabolism in Three Ethnic/Racial Groups with Different Risks of Lung Cancer. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention . 24 November 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19029401
Muilenburg JL, Legge JS, Jr. African american adolescents and menthol cigarettes: smoking behavior among secondary school students. Journal of Adolescent Health 43[6], 570-575. December 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19027645
Reed MB, Burns DM. A population-based examination of racial and ethnic differences in receiving physicians' advice to quit smoking. Nicotine.Tob.Res. 10[9], 1487-1494. September 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19023840
Giuliani KK, Mire OA, Jama S, Dubois DK, Pryce D, Fahia S et al. Tobacco use and cessation among Somalis in Minnesota. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 35[6 Suppl], S457-S462. December 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19012839
Forster JL, Brokenleg I, Rhodes KL, Lamont GR, Poupart J. Cigarette smoking among American Indian youth in Minneapolis-St. Paul. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 35[6 Suppl], S449-S456. December 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19012838
Fu SS, Burgess DJ, Hatsukami DK, Noorbaloochi S, Clothier BA, Nugent S et al. Race and nicotine replacement treatment outcomes among low-income smokers. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 35[6 Suppl], S442-S448. December 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19012837

Research from 21 November 2008

Hutchinson PJ, Richardson CG, Bottorff JL. Emergent cigarette smoking, correlations with depression and interest in cessation among Aboriginal adolescents in British Columbia. Canadian Journal of Public Health 99[5], 418-422. September 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19009929
Acton K, Bullock A. Smoking in American Indian and Alaska Native People With Diabetes Revisited. American Journal of Public Health . 13 November 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19008497

Research from 14 November 2008

Whitbeck LB, Crawford DM. Gestational Risks and Psychiatric Disorders Among Indigenous Adolescents. Community Mental Health Journal . 8 November 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18998209
Delancey JO, Thun MJ, Jemal A, Ward EM. Recent trends in black-white disparities in cancer mortality. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention 17[11], 2908-2912. November 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18990730

Research from 7 November 2008

Zeljko H, Skaric-Juric T, Narancic NS, Salihovic MP, Klaric IM, Barbalic M et al. Traditional CVD risk factors and socio-economic deprivation in Roma minority population of Croatia. Collegium Antropologicum 32[3], 667-676. September 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18982735
Webb MS. Treating tobacco dependence among African Americans: a meta-analytic review. Health Psychology 27[3 Suppl], S271-S282. May 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18979980
Businelle MS, Kendzor DE, Costello TJ, Cofta-Woerpel L, Li Y, Mazas CA et al. Light versus heavy smoking among African American men and women. Addictive Behaviors . 11 October 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18976867
Titmuss AT, Harris E, Comino EJ. The roles of socioeconomic status and Aboriginality in birth outcomes at an urban hospital. Medical Journal of Australia 189[9], 495-498. 3 November 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18976190
Wills RA, Coory MD. Effect of smoking among Indigenous and non-Indigenous mothers on preterm birth and full-term low birthweight. Medical Journal of Australia 189[9], 490-494. 3 November 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18976189
Horn K, Noerachmanto N, Dino G, Manzo K, Brayboy M. Who Wants to Quit? Characteristics of American Indian Youth Who Seek Smoking Cessation Intervention. Journal of Community Health . 31 October 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18975061
Sood A, Stidley CA, Picchi MA, Celedon JC, Gilliland F, Crowell RE et al. Difference in airflow obstruction between Hispanic and non-Hispanic White female smokers. COPD. 5[5], 274-281. October 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18972275

Research from 31 October 2008

Krieger N, Chen JT, Waterman PD, Hartman C, Stoddard AM, Quinn MM et al. The inverse hazard law: Blood pressure, sexual harassment, racial discrimination, workplace abuse and occupational exposures in US low-income black, white and Latino workers. Social Science and Medicine . 22 October 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18950922
Kmetic A, Reading J, Estey E. Taking a life course perspective on cardiovascular disease and diabetes in First Nations peoples. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research 40[3], 58-78. September 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18947092
Fernander A, Schumacher M, Wei X, Crooks P, Wedlund P. Smoking risk and the likelihood of quitting among African-American female light and heavy smokers. Journal of the National Medical Association 100[10], 1199-1206. October 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18942282

Research from 23 October 2008

Johnston V, Thomas DP. Smoking behaviours in a remote Australian Indigenous community: The influence of family and other factors. Social Science and Medicine . 18 October 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18938006

Research from 16 October 2008

Kendzor DE, Cofta-Woerpel LM, Mazas CA, Li Y, Vidrine JI, Reitzel LR et al. Socioeconomic status, negative affect, and modifiable cancer risk factors in african-american smokers. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention 17[10], 2546-2554. October 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18842995

Research from 3 October 2008

Wilkinson AV, Waters AJ, Vasudevan V, Bondy ML, Prokhorov AV, Spitz MR. Correlates of cognitive susceptibility to smoking among Mexican origin youth residing in Houston, Texas: a cross-sectional analysis. BMC Public Health [electronic resource] 8[1], 337. 26 September 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18822130
Glenn BA, Surani Z, Chawla N, Bastani R. Tobacco use among South Asians: results of a community-university collaborative study. Ethnicity and Health , 1-14. 26 September 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18821101
Fernandez C, Wilson D. Maori women's views on smoking cessation initiatives. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand 24[2], 27-40. July 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18810902

Research from 26 September 2008

Zhang Y, Galloway JM, Welty TK, Wiebers DO, Whisnant JP, Devereux RB et al. Incidence and Risk Factors for Stroke in American Indians. The Strong Heart Study. Circulation . 22 September 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18809797
Wong G, Ameratunga SN, Garrett NK, Robinson E, Watson PD. Family influences, acculturation, and the prevalence of tobacco smoking among Asian youth in New Zealand: findings from a national survey. Journal of Adolescent Health 43[4], 412-416. October 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18809141
Champion S, Franks C, Taylor J. Increasing community participation in an Aboriginal health service. Australian Journal of Rural Health 16[5], 297-301. October 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18808488

Research from 11 September 2008

Kaiser R, Cleveland CM, Criswell LA. Risk and protective factors for thrombosis in systemic lupus erythematosus: results from a large, multi-ethnic cohort. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases . 9 September 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18782792

Research results from 5 September 2008

Friborg JT, Melbye M. Cancer patterns in Inuit populations. Lancet Oncology 9[9], 892-900. September 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18760245

Research from 14 August 2008

Shelley D, Fahs M, Yerneni R, Das D, Nguyen N, Hung D et al. Effectiveness of tobacco control among Chinese Americans: A comparative analysis of policy approaches versus community-based programs. Preventive Medicine . 18 July 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18687355
Mwenifumbo JC, Sellers EM, Tyndale RF. Socioeconomic and drug use determinants of smoking status in an urban adult population of Black African descent. Nicotine.Tob.Res. 10[8], 1319-1325. August 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18686179

Research from 7 August 2008

Richmond CA, Ross NA. Social support, material circumstance and health behaviour: Influences on health in First Nation and Inuit communities of Canada. Social Science and Medicine . 1 August 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18676079

Research results from 17 July 2008

Hyman I, Fenta H, Noh S. Gender and the smoking behaviour of Ethiopian immigrants in Toronto. Chronic.Dis.Can. 28[4], 121-127. 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18625086
Lian M, Jeffe DB, Schootman M. Racial and Geographic Differences in Mammography Screening in St. Louis City: A Multilevel Study. J.Urban.Health . 12 July 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18622709
Ngui E, Cortright A, Blair K. An Investigation of Paternity Status and Other Factors Associated with Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Birth Outcomes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Maternal and Child Health Journal . 11 July 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18618232
Cutchins A, Roman MJ, Devereux RB, Ebbesson SO, Umans JG, Zhu J et al. Prevalence and Correlates of Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Alaska Eskimos. The GOCADAN Study. Stroke . 10 July 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18617652

Research results from 11 July 2008

Collins BN, Lepore SJ. Association Between Anxiety and Smoking in a Sample of Urban Black Men. J.Immigr.Minor.Health . 8 July 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18607729

Research results from 4 July 2008

Brook JS, Brook DW, Zhang C. Psychosocial predictors of nicotine dependence in Black and Puerto Rican adults: A longitudinal study. Nicotine.Tob.Res. 10[6], 959-967. June 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18584459

Research results from 13 June 2008

Tong EK, Nguyen TT, Vittinghoff E, Perez-Stable EJ. Smoking behaviors among immigrant asian americans rules for smoke-free homes. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 35[1], 64-67. July 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18541178
Le Marchand L. Ethnic differences in smoking and lung cancer risk in Hawai'i. Hawaii Medical Journal 67[4], 107-109. April 2008. No abstract available

Research results from 6 June 2008

Fontaine J, Dewailly E, Benedetti JL, Pereg D, Ayotte P, Dery S. Re-evaluation of blood mercury, lead and cadmium concentrations in the Inuit population of Nunavik (Quebec): a cross-sectional study. Environ.Health 7[1], 25. 2 June 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18518986
Cunningham J, Rumbold AR, Zhang X, Condon JR. Incidence, aetiology, and outcomes of cancer in Indigenous peoples in Australia. Lancet Oncology 9[6], 585-595. June 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510990
Ivers RG. Tobacco and Aboriginal people in NSW. N.S.W.Public Health Bull. 19[3-4], 65-67. March 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18507969
Chang HC, Kung YY, Hsieh CF, Hsiung LH, Chang SH, Chen TH. Biological risk factors relevant to chronic disease in three ethnic groups in Taiwan: results from Li-Shin Outreaching Neighborhood Screening (LIONS A1). Ethnicity and Disease 18[2], 228-234. 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18507279

Research results from 16 May 2008

Ford ME, Havstad SL, Fields ME, Manigo B, McClary B, Lamerato L. Effects of Baseline Comorbidities on Cancer Screening Trial Adherence among Older African American Men. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention . 7 May 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18463399
Burgess D, Fu SS, Joseph AM, Hatsukami DK, Solomon J, van Ryn M. Understanding Smoking and Cessation among Hmong Smokers. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved 19[2], 442-451. May 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18469415

Research results from 18th April 2008

Thomas DP, Briggs V, Anderson IP, Cunningham J. The social determinants of being an Indigenous non-smoker. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 32[2], 110-116. April 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18412679
Cokkinides VE, Halpern MT, Barbeau EM, Ward E, Thun MJ. Racial and ethnic disparities in smoking-cessation interventions analysis of the 2005 national health interview survey. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 34[5], 404-412. May 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18407007

Research results from 4th April 2008

Darr A, Astin F, Atkin K. Causal attributions, lifestyle change, and coronary heart disease: illness beliefs of patients of South Asian and European origin living in the United Kingdom. Heart and Lung 37[2], 91-104. March 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18371502

Research results from 7th March 2008

Unger JB, Soto C, Thomas N. Translation of Health Programs for American Indians in the United States. Evaluation and the Health Professions . 4 March 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18319377
Jamil H, Templin T, Fakhouri M, Rice VH, Khouri R, Fakhouri H et al. Comparison of Personal Characteristics, Tobacco Use, and Health States in Chaldean, Arab American, and non-Middle Eastern White Adults. J.Immigr.Minor.Health . 3 March 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18311586

Research results from 31 January 2008

Ho MK, Mwenifumbo JC, Zhao B, Gillam EM, Tyndale RF. A novel CYP2A6 allele, CYP2A6*23, impairs enzyme function in vitro and in vivo and decreases smoking in a population of Black-African descent. Pharmacogenet.Genomics 18[1], 67-75. January 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18216723

Research results from 17 January 2008

Webb MS. Focus groups as an intervention for low-income African American smokers to promote participation in subsequent intervention studies. Research in Nursing and Health . 7 January 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18181136
Webb MS, Carey MP. Tobacco smoking among low-income Black women: Demographic and psychosocial correlates in a community sample. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 10[1], 219-229. January 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18188763

Research results from 11 January 2008

Choi S, Rankin S, Stewart A, Oka R. Effects of acculturation on smoking behavior in Asian Americans: a meta-analysis. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing 23[1], 67-73. January 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18158512
Spigner C, Yip MP, Huang B, Tu SP. Chinese and Vietnamese adult male smokers’ perspectives regarding facilitators of tobacco cessation behavior. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 8[3], 429-435. July 2007.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18159982

Black and minority ethnic groups research from 2007

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