Review Article

Care Experience Disparities in Individuals With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Systematic Review and Content Analysis

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to characterize the landscape of the literature and describe lower urinary tract symptom (LUTS) care experiences using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ’s) patient experience framework, describe the characteristics of the studies, and identify critical knowledge gaps. Methods: We performed a systematic…

Posted in: health equity 4 healthcare disparities 5 patient-centered care 8

Original Article

Implementing a Patient-Reported Outcomes Survey for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients at a Gender Health Clinic in the US Deep South

Objectives: Approximately 1.6 million Americans identify as transgender and gender diverse (TGD), yet health outcomes research focused on TGD patients is lacking. This gap persists despite significant health disparities experienced by TGD patients, including high rates of depression and suicidality. In clinical settings, patient-reported outcomes surveys (PROS) can pinpoint immediate…

Posted in: health disparities 20 health equity 4 patient-reported outcomes 4

Constellation Quality Health: March 2026 ECHO Session Presenter Spotlight

SMA partner Constellation Quality Health welcomes Lisa Graham, RN, CDCES, BC-ADM, as our ECHO session’s didactic and case presenter on Community-Based Programs for Diabetes Education and Management. 

Posted in: Constellation Quality Health 6 continuing education 3 Diabetes 23 health equity 4 public health 15

Original Article

Role of Race, Rurality, and Age in Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Initiation among US Women

Objectives: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, with a lifetime prevalence of more than 80%. HPV is associated with cervical cancer, which affects thousands of US women each year. A vaccine was introduced in 2006 to mitigate the prevalence and mortality of…

Posted in: health disparities 20 health equity 4 Prevention 18 vaccination 11
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