SMJ articles in the category "Hispanics"

Original Article

Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of a Predominantly Hispanic Population with Inflammatory Bowel Disease on the US–Mexico Border

Objectives: Information regarding Hispanics with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is scarce. In this study we aimed to describe a predominantly Hispanic population with IBD in a city located along the US–Mexico border and to identify clinical or demographic differences between Hispanics and non-Hispanics. Methods: Retrospective cohort analysis of patients with…

Posted in: epidemiology 36 Hispanics 4 inflammatory bowel disease 10 Treatment 22

Original Article

Attitudes Toward Self-Sampling for Cervical Cancer Screening among Primary Care Attendees Living on the US–Mexico Border

Key Points Cervical cancer disproportionally affects women from racial/ethnic minorities in the United States as a result primarily of lower screening rates when compared with non-Hispanic whites. Self-sampling for human papillomavirus infection in which women collect their own cervicovaginal samples has the potential to circumvent barriers (eg, embarrassment about the…

Posted in: cervical cancer 7 disparities 16 Hispanics 4 human papillomavirus 3

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Evaluation of Health Literacy among Spanish-Speaking Primary Care Patients Along the US–Mexico Border

Objectives: Health literacy (HL) is a measure of the communication skills that are needed by an individual to effectively navigate the healthcare system. Hispanic adults have lower average levels of HL than any other racial/ethnic group; however, the prevalence of adequate HL among Hispanics along the US–Mexico border is unknown….

Posted in: disparities 16 health literacy 9 Hispanics 4 primary care 64

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Cigarette Smoking During Pregnancy: Independent Associations with Religious Participation

Objective: Data from a national health survey were used to test the hypothesis of a negative association of smoking in pregnancy and three measures of religious participation and importance. Methods: The 2002 National Survey of Family Growth included 2395 women aged 15 to 44 years with a history of at…

Posted in: African Americans 8 Hispanics 4 pregnancy 48 religion 17 smoking 10
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