Publications by authors named "Saida B Hussain"
Advances in genomic medicine have evolved to include rapid whole genome sequencing (rWGS) in pediatric intensive care settings. Traditionally, genetic testing was conducted in outpatient clinics, with stepwise genetic testing occurring over several years. This delayed the time to diagnosis, making it more difficult to include underrepresented groups, such as those who identify as Black and Latinx.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe current study examined the potential of relational closeness in the natural mentoring relationships (NMRs) of Black students to counter and protect against the noxious effects of school-based discrimination on academic engagement. The study sample included 663 Black students between the ages of 12 and 19 ( = 14.96 years, = 1.
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- Youth mentoring interventions aim to support marginalized youth by providing opportunities and social capital, but they can inadvertently reinforce existing inequalities.
- This review focuses on literature that emphasizes a social justice perspective in youth mentoring, advocating for a more equitable approach.
- Recommendations for improving research and practice include redesigning mentoring programs to better align with social justice principles and exploring alternative models to traditional mentoring.
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- The study investigates how racial discrimination affects parenting and child mental health in low-income Black families.
- Researchers found that discrimination indirectly influenced parental depression and parenting practices, which in turn affected children’s internalizing issues.
- The findings highlight the need for addressing discrimination, as it directly impacts children’s emotional problems and overall family well-being.