Publications by authors named "B Boden-Albala"

Article Synopsis
  • * The article emphasizes the importance of community involvement in research and intervention design, advocating for collaborative leadership models and training to address social justice issues effectively.
  • * Successful interventions in stroke disparities incorporate community health workers and foster community engagement, highlighting the need for inclusive practices in clinical trials and multifaceted solutions to improve health outcomes.
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Attention to social justice is essential to improving cardiovascular health outcomes. In the absence of social justice, equitable cardiovascular health is impossible. This viewpoint provides a brief synopsis of the 2023 -sponsored session titled "Moving Towards Social Justice in Cardiovascular Health.

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Objectives: To identify potential associations between student characteristics and mental health symptoms during the early parts of the pandemic.

Participants: 3,883 students at a large public university on the West Coast of the United States.

Methods: We conducted a repeated cross-sectional survey to assess health-protective behaviors, mental health, social support, and stigma resistance.

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Introduction: This article provides an overview of presentations and discussions from the inaugural Healthcare Delivery Science: Innovation and Partnerships for Health Equity Research (DESCIPHER) Symposium.

Methods: The symposium brought together esteemed experts from various disciplines to explore models for translating evidence-based interventions into practice.

Results: The symposium highlighted the importance of disruptive innovation in healthcare, the need for multi-stakeholder engagement, and the significance of family and community involvement in healthcare interventions.

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Article Synopsis
  • Cardiovascular disease, particularly stroke incidence, is a significant health issue among Indigenous populations, yet there is limited research available on this topic.
  • A systematic review of literature from 1990 to 2022 identified 24 studies across seven developed countries, revealing higher stroke incidence rates among various Indigenous groups compared to non-Indigenous populations.
  • The studies varied in design and quality, with many lacking adequate involvement of Indigenous stakeholders and not meeting established reporting standards for Indigenous health research.
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