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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 DisplayedTan JY, Xu LJ, Lopez FY
Shared decision making among clinicians and Asian American and Pacific Islander sexual and gender minorities: an intersectional approach to address a critical care gap.
The authors illustrated how issues at the intersection of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and sexual and gender minorities (SGM) identities affect shared decision making processes and health outcomes. They discussed experiences of AAPI SGM that are affected by AAPI heterogeneity, SGM stigma, multiple minority group identities, and sources of discrimination.
AHRQ-funded; HS022433.
Citation: Tan JY, Xu LJ, Lopez FY .
Shared decision making among clinicians and Asian American and Pacific Islander sexual and gender minorities: an intersectional approach to address a critical care gap.
LGBT Health 2016 Oct;3(5):327-34. doi: 10.1089/lgbt.2015.0143.
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Keywords: Decision Making, Disparities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Clinician-Patient Communication, Social Stigma
Calabrese SK, Underhill K, Earnshaw VA
Framing HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for the general public: How inclusive messaging may prevent prejudice from diminishing public support.
The authors examined how public attitudes toward HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) differed based on the social group PrEP was described as benefiting and the moderating effect of prejudice. They found a disparity in support that was stronger among participants reporting greater prejudice and concluded that inclusive framing of PrEP in public discourse may prevent prejudice from undermining implementation efforts.
AHRQ-funded; HS022986.
Citation: Calabrese SK, Underhill K, Earnshaw VA .
Framing HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for the general public: How inclusive messaging may prevent prejudice from diminishing public support.
AIDS Behav 2016 Jul;20(7):1499-513. doi: 10.1007/s10461-016-1318-9.
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Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Prevention, Public Health, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Social Stigma
Reid AE, Rosenthal L, Earnshaw VA
Discrimination and excessive weight gain during pregnancy among Black and Latina young women.
The researchers examined the influence of discrimination, a culturally relevant stressor, on odds of gaining weight beyond Institute of Medicine recommendations during pregnancy. They found that ever experiencing discrimination was associated with a 71 percent increase in the odds of excessive weight gain.
AHRQ-funded; HS022986.
Citation: Reid AE, Rosenthal L, Earnshaw VA .
Discrimination and excessive weight gain during pregnancy among Black and Latina young women.
Soc Sci Med 2016 May;156:134-41. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2016.03.012..
Keywords: Disparities, Obesity: Weight Management, Pregnancy, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Social Stigma