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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 DisplayedDiaz C, Ortiz V, Sanchez L
Harmful by design-a qualitative study of the health impacts of immigration detention.
This study examined how the US immigration detention system impacts health from the perspective of people who were recently detained by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This qualitative study used anonymous, semi-structured phone interviews in English and Spanish with adults who had been detained at least 30 days in the New York City metropolitan area within the previous 2 years. They interviewed 16 participants of whom 13 identified as male; five as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer; and four as Black; coming from nine different countries. Participants had spent a median of 20 years in the US, and had spent a median of 11 months in immigration detention. Four themes emerged from the author’s analysis: (1) poor conditions and inhumane treatment, (2) a pervasive sense of injustice, (3) structural barriers limiting access to care, and (4) negative health impacts of immigration detention.
AHRQ-funded; HS026396.
Citation: Diaz C, Ortiz V, Sanchez L .
Harmful by design-a qualitative study of the health impacts of immigration detention.
J Gen Intern Med 2023 Jul; 38(9):2030-37. doi: 10.1007/s11606-022-07914-6..
Keywords: Vulnerable Populations, Health Status
Zullo AR, Adams JW, Gantenberg JR
Examining neighborhood poverty-based disparities in HIV/STI prevalence: an analysis of Add Health data.
The purpose of the study was to estimate the effect of exposure to neighborhood poverty in adolescence on HIV/STI prevalence in early adulthood. The investigators found that strong evidence for neighborhood poverty-based differences in HIV/STI prevalence was not observed. They suggest that researchers should continue to investigate the effect of neighborhood-level socioeconomic position measures and, if warranted, identify etiologically relevant exposure periods.
AHRQ-funded; HS022998.
Citation: Zullo AR, Adams JW, Gantenberg JR .
Examining neighborhood poverty-based disparities in HIV/STI prevalence: an analysis of Add Health data.
Ann Epidemiol 2019 Nov;39:8-14.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2019.09.010..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations, Disparities, Social Determinants of Health, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Infectious Diseases, Young Adults, Health Status
Sonik RA, Parish SL, Mitra M
Association of health status with receipt of supplemental security income among individuals with severe disabilities and very low income and assets.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a cash-transfer program for individuals with severe disabilities and very low incomes and assets. The investigators analyzed data from the first 12 waves of the 2008 panel of the Survey of Income and Program Participation. They found that there was a sharp decline in health status among eventual SSI recipients in the year before program entry and a modest improvement and stabilization in health status after entry. The investigators also discuss the limitations and implications of their study.
AHRQ-funded; HS026317.
Citation: Sonik RA, Parish SL, Mitra M .
Association of health status with receipt of supplemental security income among individuals with severe disabilities and very low income and assets.
JAMA Intern Med 2019 Jun;179(6):842-43. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.8609..
Keywords: Health Status, Vulnerable Populations, Nutrition, Disabilities, Social Determinants of Health
Ngo-Metzger Q Sharif, MZ Biegler, K Mollica, et al.
A health profile and overview of healthcare experiences of Cambodian American refugees and immigrants residing in Southern California.
This study compared the health status and healthcare experiences of Cambodian American refugees and immigrants, using data were collected via questionnaires and medical records from two community clinics in Southern California. Minimal differences in self-reported health behaviors occurred between the two groups. Refugees reported lower levels of health-related quality of life overall and self-rated health, but similar or more positive healthcare experiences than the immigrants. Refugees had higher rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk, in adjusted analyses. The authors conclude that there is a need for more health promotion efforts to improve health outcomes and perceived wellbeing of Cambodian American refugees and immigrants.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Ngo-Metzger Q Sharif, MZ Biegler, K Mollica, et al..
A health profile and overview of healthcare experiences of Cambodian American refugees and immigrants residing in Southern California.
J Immigr Minor Health 2019 Apr;21(2):346-55. doi: 10.1007/s10903-018-0736-3..
Keywords: Disparities, Health Status, Patient Experience, Quality of Life, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Vulnerable Populations
Downing J, Conron K, Herman JL
Transgender and cisgender US veterans have few health differences.
The authors used population-level data for 2014-2016 from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to compare the health of transgender and cisgender veterans and civilians. They found that, while transgender civilians had worse health than cisgender civilians across most indicators, very few differences existed among veterans. They conclude that their findings largely suggest that transgender veterans do not have worse health than cisgender veterans.
AHRQ-funded; HS022241.
Citation: Downing J, Conron K, Herman JL .
Transgender and cisgender US veterans have few health differences.
Health Aff 2018 Jul;37(7):1160-68. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2018.0027..
Keywords: Health Status, Healthcare Delivery, Vulnerable Populations