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Addressing Health Disparities In The Rural United States: Advocacy As Caregiving Among Community Health Workers And Promotores De Salud, Ryan I Logan, Heide Castañeda

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Rural populations in the United States are faced with a variety of health disparities that complicate access to care. Community health workers (CHWs) and their Spanish-speaking counterparts, promotores de salud, are well-equipped to address rural health access issues, provide education, and ultimately assuage these disparities. In this article, we compare community health workers in the states of Indiana and Texas, based on the results of two separate research studies, in order to (1) investigate the unique role of CHWs in rural communities and (2) understand how their advocacy efforts represent a central form of caregiving. Drawing on ethnographic, qualitative data—including …

Disproportionate Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Racial And Ethnic Minorities, Brad Boserup, Mark Mckenney, Adel Elkbuli

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Background: Health disparities are prevalent in many areas of medicine. We aimed to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on racial/ethnic groups in the United States (US) and to assess the effects of social distancing, social vulnerability metrics, and medical disparities.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing data from the COVID-19 Tracking Project and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Demographic data were obtained from the US Census Bureau, social vulnerability data were obtained from the CDC, social distancing data were obtained from Unacast, and medical disparities data from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. …

Comparative Analysis Of Covid-19 Guidelines From Six Countries: A Qualitative Study On The Us, China, South Korea, The Uk, Brazil, And Haiti, Ji Youn Yoo, Samia Valeria Ozorio Dutra, Dany Fanfan, Sarah Sniffen, Hao Wang, Jamile Siddiqui, Hyo-Suk Song, Sung Hwan Bang, Dong Eun Kim, Shihoon Kim, Maureen Groer

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Background: In late January, a worldwide crisis known as COVID-19 was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the WHO. Within only a few weeks, the outbreak took on pandemic proportions, affecting over 100 countries. It was a significant issue to prevent and control COVID-19 on both national and global scales due to the dramatic increase in confirmed cases worldwide. Government guidelines provide a fundamental resource for communities, as they guide citizens on how to protect themselves against COVID-19, however, they also provide critical guidance for policy makers and healthcare professionals on how to take action to decrease …

Intervention Impact On Depression Product Appraisal And Purchasing Behavior By Employers: A Randomized Trial, Kathryn M. Rost, Donna Marshall, Stanley Xu

Mental Health Law & Policy Faculty Publications

Background: Employers can purchase high quality depression products that provide the type, intensity and duration of depression care management shown to improve work outcomes sufficiently for many employers to achieve a return on investment. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to test an intervention to encourage employers to purchase a high quality depression product for their workforce.

Methods: Twenty nine organizations recruited senior health benefit professional members representing public or private employers who had not yet purchased a depression product for all 100+ workers in their company. The research team used randomization blocked by company size to …

Designing Educational Opportunities For The Hazards Manager Of The 21st Century: Workshop Report October 22-24, 2003, Deborah S. K. Thomas, Dennis S. Mileti

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Planning Ahead – Reducing Flood Losses In The 21st Century: Proceedings Of The Twenty-Third Annual Conference Of The Association Of State Floodplain Managers, May 24-28, 1999, Association Of State Floodplain Managers

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Times Are Changing – Flood Mitigation Technology: Proceedings Of The 22nd Annual Conference, May 18-22, 1998, Association Of State Floodplain Managers

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Floodplain Management In A Multifaceted World: Proceedings Of The Twenty-First Annual Conference Of The Association Of State Floodplain Managers, Apr. 28 To May 2, 1997, Association Of State Floodplain Managers

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Coast To Coast – 20 Years Of Progress: Proceedings Of The Twentieth Annual Conference Of The Association Of State Floodplain Managers, June 10-14, 1996, Association Of State Floodplain Managers

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From The Mountains To The Sea – Developing Local Capabilities: Proceedings Of The Nineteenth Annual Conference Of The Association Of State Floodplain Managers, May 22-26, 1995, Association Of State Floodplain Managers

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Comprehensive Watershed Management: Proceedings Of The Eighteenth Annual Conference Of The Association Of State Floodplain Managers, May 8-13, 1994, Association Of State Floodplain Managers

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The Utilization Of Amateur Radio In Disaster Communications, Lynn Edwards

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Cross Training – Light The Torch: Proceedings Of The Seventeenth Annual Conference Of The Association Of State Floodplain Managers, March 16-18, 1993, Association Of State Floodplain Managers

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Action Agenda For Managing The Nation's Floodplains: A Review Of Floodplain Management In The United States, Raymond J. Burby

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Inspiration – Come To The Headwaters: Proceedings Of The Fifteenth Annual Conference Of The Association Of State Floodplain Managers, June 10-14, 1991, Association Of State Floodplain Managers

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Summary Of Major Natural Disaster Incidents In The U.S., 1965-85, Claire B. Rubin

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Strengthening Local Flood Protection Programs: Proceedings Of The Tenth Annual Conference Of The Association Of State Floodplain Managers, June 17-19, 1986, Association Of State Floodplain Managers

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Land Use Planning For Earthquake Hazard Mitigation: A Handbook For Planners, Patricia A. Bolton

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Race, Religion, And Ethnicity In Disaster Recovery, Robert C. Bolin, Patricia A. Bolton

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Flood Hazard Management In Government And The Private Sector: Proceedings Of The Ninth Annual Conference Of The Association Of State Floodplain Managers, April 29-May 3, 1985, Association Of State Floodplain Managers

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Community Recovery From A Major Natural Disaster, Claire B. Rubin, Martin D. Saperstein, Daniel G. Barbee

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Managing High Risk Flood Areas – 1985 And Beyond: Proceedings Of The Eighth Annual Conference Of The Association Of State Floodplain Managers, June 11-14, 1984, David L. Butler, Jacquelyn Monday, Association Of State Floodplain Managers

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