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Disparities In Sars-Cov-2 Positivity Rates: Associations With Race And Ethnicity, Harvey W Kaufman, Justin K Niles, David B. Nash Feb 2021

Disparities In Sars-Cov-2 Positivity Rates: Associations With Race And Ethnicity, Harvey W Kaufman, Justin K Niles, David B. Nash

College of Population Health Faculty Papers

Numerous reports indicate that African Americans and Latinos are being affected disproportionately by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Positivity rates have not been analyzed on scale because only 4 states report race/ethnicity as part of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing. Previous studies also have had little ability to control for many known risk factors to better identify the effects of COVID-19 on racial and ethnic communities. Using test results from a large national reference laboratory database that included patients from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, this study compared positivity rates for SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid amplification …


Instrument Modification In Urinary Incontinence Research In Minority Women, Karen Novielli Sep 2005

Instrument Modification In Urinary Incontinence Research In Minority Women, Karen Novielli

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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Feasibility Of A Chronic Disease Self-Management Program In An Underserved Population, Molly Rose, Christine A. Arenson Sep 2005

Feasibility Of A Chronic Disease Self-Management Program In An Underserved Population, Molly Rose, Christine A. Arenson

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract available.