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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 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedAbdus S, Zuvekas SH
AHRQ Author: Abdus S, Zuvekas SH
Racial/ethnic differences in the relationship between obesity and depression treatment.
This study examined the relationship between obesity and the treatment of depression across racial/ethnic subgroups, controlling for depressive symptoms, self-rated mental health, health status, and socioeconomic characteristics. It found that the association between obesity and depression-related medication was significant for white women but not for black or Hispanic women. The results for men were, in general, mixed and inconsistent.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Abdus S, Zuvekas SH .
Racial/ethnic differences in the relationship between obesity and depression treatment.
J Behav Health Serv Res 2015 Oct;42(4):486-503. doi: 10.1007/s11414-014-9391-1..
Keywords: Obesity, Depression, Social Determinants of Health, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS)
Pu J, Zhao B, Wang EJ
Racial/ethnic differences in gestational diabetes prevalence and contribution of common risk factors.
This study aimed to assess racial/ethnic differences in relative contribution of risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among Asian subgroups (Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese), Hispanics, non-Hispanic blacks, and non-Hispanic whites. It found that GDM was most prevalent among Asian Indians (19.3 percent). Relative risks were similar across all race/ethnic groups.
AHRQ-funded; HS019815.
Citation: Pu J, Zhao B, Wang EJ .
Racial/ethnic differences in gestational diabetes prevalence and contribution of common risk factors.
Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol 2015 Sep;29(5):436-43. doi: 10.1111/ppe.12209.
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Keywords: Diabetes, Obesity, Pregnancy, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Risk, Women
Masho SW, Cha S, Morris MR
Prepregnancy obesity and breastfeeding noninitiation in the United States: an examination of racial and ethnic differences.
This study used a large, nationally representative sample to assess racial/ethnic differences in breastfeeding noninitiation among U.S. women of different body mass index (BMI) classifications. It found that prepregnancy BMI is a significant predictor for breastfeeding noninitiation for non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black women.
AHRQ-funded; HS021504.
Citation: Masho SW, Cha S, Morris MR .
Prepregnancy obesity and breastfeeding noninitiation in the United States: an examination of racial and ethnic differences.
Breastfeed Med 2015 Jun;10(5):253-62. doi: 10.1089/bfm.2015.0006..
Keywords: Breast Feeding, Obesity, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Yun L, Boles RE, Haemer MA
A randomized, home-based, childhood obesity intervention delivered by patient navigators.
This paper delineates the study protocol for the Community Outreach Obesity Prevention Trial. COOPT is an ongoing, 4-year (October 2011-September 2015) randomized controlled trial that tests the effectiveness of a home-based patient navigator program delivered to preschoolers of a large urban safety-net health care system. The researchers believe that its home-based intervention venue will provide rich data characterizing barriers and facilitators to healthy behavior change within the home.
AHRQ-funded; HS021138.
Citation: Yun L, Boles RE, Haemer MA .
A randomized, home-based, childhood obesity intervention delivered by patient navigators.
BMC Public Health 2015 May;15:506. doi: 10.1186/s12889-015-1833-z..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Community-Based Practice, Obesity, Prevention, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Siddiqui M, Cooper LA, Appel LJ
Recruitment and enrollment of African Americans and Caucasians in a health promotion trial for persons with serious mental illness.
The researchers examined overall recruitment into a trial of cardiovascular disease prevention among people with serious mental illness (SMI), including the racial differences in interest, enrollment, and potential barriers to participation in a behavioral weight loss intervention aimed at adults with SMI. It found that 9.6 percent fewer African Americans enrolled due to inability to complete initial data collection.
AHRQ-funded; HS019488
Citation: Siddiqui M, Cooper LA, Appel LJ .
Recruitment and enrollment of African Americans and Caucasians in a health promotion trial for persons with serious mental illness.
Ethn Dis. 2015 Winter;25(1):72-7..
Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Obesity, Racial and Ethnic Minorities