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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedJohnson TJ, Weaver MD, Borrero S
Association of race and ethnicity with management of abdominal pain in the emergency department.
This study, examining racial/ethnic differences in analgesic administration and prolonged length of stay (LOS) in the emergency department (ED) found that among children 21 years of age and younger presenting to EDs with abdominal pain, those who were non-Hispanic black patients were less likely than non-Hispanic white patients to receive any analgesics for pain. They were also more likely to have a prolonged LOS.
AHRQ-funded; HS017587
Citation: Johnson TJ, Weaver MD, Borrero S .
Association of race and ethnicity with management of abdominal pain in the emergency department.
Pediatrics. 2013 Oct;132(4):e851-8. doi: 10.1542/peds.2012-3127..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Disparities, Chronic Conditions
Tsui J, Gee GC, Rodriguez HP
Exploring the role of neighborhood socio-demographic factors on HPV vaccine initiation among low-income, ethnic minority girls.
This study of neighborhood factors associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake, especially among disadvantaged groups, found that initiation rates were highest among girls from the most disadvantaged neighborhoods. However, mother’s awareness of HPV, age, and insurance status were also strong predictors for initiation.
AHRQ-funded; HS020172
Citation: Tsui J, Gee GC, Rodriguez HP .
Exploring the role of neighborhood socio-demographic factors on HPV vaccine initiation among low-income, ethnic minority girls.
J Immigr Minor Health. 2013 Aug;15(4):732-40. doi: 10.1007/s10903-012-9736-x..
Keywords: Vaccination, Children/Adolescents, Women, Health Insurance, Disparities
Berdahl TA, Friedman BS, McCormick MC
AHRQ Author: Berdahl TA, Friedman BS
Annual report on health care for children and youth in the United States: trends in racial/ethnic, income, and insurance disparities over time, 2002-2009.
Using MEPS and HCUP data, the authors examined trends in children's health access, utilization, and expenditures over time by race/ethnicity, income, and insurance status/expected payer. They found that disparities by race/ethnicity and income persist in access to and use of care, with Hispanic children experiencing progress in a number of measures, while black children did not.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Berdahl TA, Friedman BS, McCormick MC .
Annual report on health care for children and youth in the United States: trends in racial/ethnic, income, and insurance disparities over time, 2002-2009.
Acad Pediatr 2013 May-Jun;13(3):191-203. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2013.02.003.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Disparities, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), Social Determinants of Health