Explores the problems and challenges of health disparities among the diverse populations of the United States and the world.
The Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice is an online journal that explores the problems and challenges of health disparities among the diverse populations of the United State and the world. The journal invites submission of original papers from researchers, public health practitioners, and students researching and working on health disparities solutions.
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01/17/2019
The latest issue of the Journal for Health Disparities Research and Practice has been published. Be sure to check it out.
Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice | Division of Health Sciences | University of Nevada, Las Vegas The Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice is a refereed online journal that explores the dimensions of health disparities globally. The Journal invites submission of original manuscripts from researchers, public health, behavioral health, clinical and social science experts and practit...
07/19/2018
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02/20/2018
Did you know that the most popular papers were:
Impact of Social and Cultural Factors on Teenage Pregnancy (775 downloads)
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/vol8/iss1/3
Application of the PEN-3 Model in a Diabetes Prevention Intervention (128 downloads)
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/vol4/iss1/3
Health Disparity and Structural Violence: How Fear Undermines Health Among Immigrants at Risk for Diabetes (96 downloads)
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/vol6/iss2/3
"Teenage Pregnancy" by Devi Akella and Melissa Jordan United States has the highest level of teenage pregnancy amongst the industrialized nations. Further, the level of teenage pregnancy is highest amongst the minority population. This research study examines the reasons behind high rates of early childbirth amongst African American teenagers. This stu...
09/26/2017
A new issue of the Journal has been published. Please be sure to check it out at: http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/
Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice | Division of Health Sciences | University of Nevada, Las Vegas The Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice is a refereed online journal that explores the dimensions of health disparities globally. The Journal invites submission of original manuscripts from researchers, public health, behavioral health, clinical and social science experts and practit...
04/19/2017
April is National Minority Health Month! Here's how you can help bridge health equity across communities: http://ow.ly/Os5x30aXtel
Digital Communication and Health Equity: National Minority Health Month 2017 Many people in the HIV community work year-round to respond to health disparities beyond HIV. National Minority Health Month (NMHM) is observed annually in April. The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is the Federal planning lead and collaborates with partners across the country. The theme for 201...
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Be sure to read our latest issue of the Journal. This issue has some great articles on health reform and Latinos; breast cancer and Vietnamese; and child-mediated health communication.
http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/vol9/iss4/
Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice | Vol 9 | Iss 4 Race, Age, and Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status in Low Birth Weight Disparities Among Adolescent Mothers: An Intersectional InquirySheryl L. Coley and Tracy R. Nichols
We have published Volume 9 Issue 3. Check it out at: http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/vol9/iss3/
Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice | Vol 9 | Iss 3 Feasibility of a Community-Based Sickle Cell Trait Testing and Counseling ProgramAshley Housten, Regina Abel, Terianne Lindsey, and Allison King
Today, we published a special issue of the Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice that presents the work of high school students, through the NIDDK STEP UP Program. These students worked with mentors and their staff. Projects were organized through four coordinating centers around the country. Congrats to the students and their mentors on their outstanding work:http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/vol9/iss5/
Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice | Vol 9 | Iss 5 Preparing Underrepresented High School Students to Increase Diversity in the Research and Health ProfessionsDolores E. Caffey-Fleming, MS, MPH and Christopher Reid, MD, PhD
