J Natl Med Assoc
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To explore fathers' pregnancy and early infancy experiences in supporting his infant, partner, and himself, using information collected from fathers, mothers, and mother-father dyads in a low-income, urban community. ⋯ Study findings have significant implications for improving the ways in which maternity care, community-based programs, and pediatric providers support father involvement.
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Non-Hispanic black women are 3-4 fold more likely to experience a maternal death than white women in the US, a health disparity that has been persistent for the past 50 years. The complete explanation for this disparity is unknown, but awareness of factors contributing to this disparity is key in addressing it. ⋯ Reducing maternal mortality will take a multifaceted approach. It was the goal of this summit and writing group that this workshop and executive summary with recommendations will be a call to action to establish the will for developing and implementing developed guidelines and protocols to reduce maternal mortality among vulnerable patient populations.
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Meta Analysis
Mindfulness Ased Stress Reduction Interventions for Cancer Related Fatigue: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.
This meta-analysis aims to systematically evaluate the evidence for mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in cancer related fatigue (CRF). ⋯ This research has used evidence-based medicine to evaluate whether MBSR can alleviate CRF in cancer patients and provide evidence for the comprehensive intervention program for patients with cancer-related fatigue.
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The current literature describing the largely damaging effect of racial discrimination on child health is weakened by several confounding factors. We aimed to: 1) describe the relation between racial discrimination and child health and 2) evaluate the potential mediating role of mental health relating racial discrimination to child health, using methods that mitigate confounding. ⋯ The negative health association of racial discrimination may be mediated by mental health and vary by racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic group. This work may stimulate the formation of targeted interventions to address these disparities.
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HIV testing prevalence is low among young adults (YA) ages 18-24. Previous research supports routine testing among African-American college students. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are uniquely situated to support HIV education and prevention efforts. This study aimed to assess current HIV risk behaviors and current knowledge of PrEP among HBCU students. ⋯ Considering most participants had one or multiple HIV related risk behaviors, and many had never been tested for HIV, HBCUs may be important venues to promote HIV risk reduction and regular HIV testing.