The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention affirm that health equity is only achieved when everyone has opportunities to attain full health potential without disadvantages related to social position or socially determined circumstances. To reduce health inequities in nursing research, researchers must increase diversity in study samples and ensure that study participants are representative of all populations in the United States. Identifying effective methods for recruiting underrepresented populations must be a thoughtful and reflective component of every research methodology. To achieve health equity in research studies, nurse researchers and clinicians must carefully plan ways to recruit study participants who represent all populations.
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Sleep Breath
January 2025
Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health, University of Hacettepe, Ankara, Türkiye.
Background: Fatigue, sleep disorders, and daytime sleepiness are interconnected, posing significant risks to occupational health and workplace safety. However, the literature on their relationships remains fragmented, with notable gaps, particularly concerning working populations. This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate sleep quality (SQ), daily sleep time in hours (DST), daytime sleepiness, fatigue levels among employees in an automotive workplace, and their interrelationships.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Racial Ethn Health Disparities
January 2025
Jefferson Collaborative for Health Equity, Jefferson Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Background: Lack of access to reliable transportation is a barrier to utilizing healthcare and other resources related to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Little research has evaluated race/ethnicity-based differences in access to reliable transportation among persons with T2DM.
Purpose: To examine whether access to reliable transportation for persons with T2DM differed by race/ethnicity.
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities
January 2025
Sexual Health and Reproductive Equity Program, School of Social Welfare, University of California, 110 Haviland Hall, MC 7400, Berkeley, CA, 94720-7400, USA.
The coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic presented unique challenges for pregnant women and birthing individuals, particularly those from Black and Latino communities. Understanding the impact of the pandemic on their experiences is crucial for providing adequate support and care during vulnerable times. This research delves into the specific effects of COVID-19 on maternal stress and resilience.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArch Dermatol Res
January 2025
Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
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