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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 DisplayedAbdul-Chani MM, Moreno CP, Reeder JA
Perceived community disability stigma in multicultural, low-income populations: measure development and validation.
Investigators sought to develop and validate a brief bilingual (English/Spanish) perceived disability stigma measure, to compare perceived disability and autism stigma, and to examine perceived disability stigma by parent sociodemographic characteristics and disability familiarity. They found that perceived autism stigma was greater than perceived disability stigma, with Latino parents reporting less perceived disability stigma than white parents. They concluded that their perceived disability stigma scale demonstrated sound psychometric properties, with results suggesting differences in how stigma is perceived across sociodemographic characteristics and disability familiarity.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Abdul-Chani MM, Moreno CP, Reeder JA .
Perceived community disability stigma in multicultural, low-income populations: measure development and validation.
Res Dev Disabil 2021 Aug;115:103997. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2021.103997..
Keywords: Disabilities, Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations, Social Stigma
Sonik RA, Parish SL, Mitra M
Food insecurity patterns before and after initial receipt of Supplemental Security Income.
The objective of this study was to assess patterns of food insecurity before and after initial receipt of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The investigators concluded that food insecurity rose prior to SSI entry but may be alleviated by programme benefits. They suggest that greater nutritional supports for SSI applicants awaiting decisions may reduce the burden of food insecurity in this population and improve health outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS026317.
Citation: Sonik RA, Parish SL, Mitra M .
Food insecurity patterns before and after initial receipt of Supplemental Security Income.
Public Health Nutr 2019 Jul;22(10):1909-13. doi: 10.1017/s1368980019000570..
Keywords: Nutrition, Low-Income, Disabilities, Vulnerable Populations, Social Determinants of Health
Zuckerman KE, Chavez AE, Regalado Murillo C
Disparities in familiarity with developmental disabilities among low-income parents.
Parent knowledge about developmental disabilities (DDs) may facilitate access to DD care; however, parents may vary in their knowledge and familiarity with common DDs. The objective of this study was to assess racial/ethnic and language differences in low-income families' familiarity, knowledge, and personal experience with DDs. The investigators concluded that low-income Latino-LEP and other race parents have less familiarity or personal experience with DDs and are less aware of early signs of DDs compared to low-income white parents.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Zuckerman KE, Chavez AE, Regalado Murillo C .
Disparities in familiarity with developmental disabilities among low-income parents.
Acad Pediatr 2018 Nov - Dec;18(8):944-51. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2018.06.011..
Keywords: Disabilities, Children/Adolescents, Caregiving, Health Literacy, Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Sen AP, Chen LM, Wong Samson L
Performance in the Medicare Shared Savings Program by accountable care organizations disproportionately serving dual and disabled populations.
The purpose of this study was to examine performance by accountable care organizations (ACOs) in the top quintile of their proportion of beneficiaries who were dually enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid (high-dual), and the top quintile of disabled beneficiaries (high-disabled). Measures used were quality scores, savings per beneficiary, whether or not the ACO shared savings and the amount of shared savings. The researchers found that high-dual and high-disabled ACOs had similar or higher spending than other ACOs at baseline, but achieved greater savings and were equally or more likely to earn shared savings; alternative payment models can have positive financial outcomes for providers serving vulnerable populations.
AHRQ-funded; HS024698.
Citation: Sen AP, Chen LM, Wong Samson L .
Performance in the Medicare Shared Savings Program by accountable care organizations disproportionately serving dual and disabled populations.
Med Care 2018 Sep;56(9):805-11. doi: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000968..
Keywords: Disabilities, Medicare, Healthcare Costs, Provider Performance, Payment, Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations
Magnusson DM, Minkovitz CS, Kuhlthau KA
AHRQ Author: Mistry KB
Beliefs regarding development and early intervention among low-income African American and Hispanic mothers.
This study sought to understand the role of health beliefs in shaping maternal decisions regarding help-seeking for children with developmental delay (DD) and explore differences between African American and Hispanic mothers. Five major themes emerged describing the role of maternal health beliefs in shaping key stages of the help-seeking pathway for children with DD. Differences between African American and Hispanic mothers are also described.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Magnusson DM, Minkovitz CS, Kuhlthau KA .
Beliefs regarding development and early intervention among low-income African American and Hispanic mothers.
Pediatrics 2017 Nov;140(5):pii: e20172059. doi: 10.1542/peds.2017-2059.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Shared Decision Making, Disabilities, Low-Income, Racial and Ethnic Minorities