Research Archives

06.18.2021 students attending a lecture

Health Equity

Historically Black Protective Spaces

Black students who attended a Historically Black College or University had lower odds of developing poor cardiovascular health as compared to Black students who attended predominately white institutions.

Fellow Maya Thirkill

06.16.2021 Isolated woman

Latina Immigrants' Social Isolation

Latina immigrants in Houston and Phoenix experienced increased social isolation resulting from local government involvement in Secure Communities, a program that involves local and state officials in immigration enforcement.

Guest Authors Cecilia Menjívar, William Paul Simmons

06.14.2021 woman looking in mirror

Eye of the Beholder

Beauty standards can produce sexual racism, which can lead to feelings of shame and rejection among racial minorities who may then experience increased alcohol consumption, obesity, and high blood pressure.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

06.11.2021 phone with social media icons

Health Equity

How Are Americans Using Social Media for Health?

Social media use for both general and health-related purposes is common among Americans.

Guest Authors Anna Gaysynsky, Wen-Ying Sylvia Chou

06.10.2021 pads and tampons

What's in My Tampon?

Measurable concentrations of endocrine disrupting chemicals were found in the tested panty liners, tampons, and pads.

Fellow Sara Mar

06.09.2021 couple with baby

Care by Community

Black mothers participating in prenatal group care were more likely to engage in positive pregnancy and postpartum behavior than those who did not participate in group care.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

06.04.2021 outlines of people of color

Health Equity

Racial Identity as a Double-Edged Sword

Feeling as if one’s own fate is tied to that of the group one identifies with is a double-edged sword when it comes to mental health outcomes among African Americans.

Guest Author Ellis Monk

06.02.2021 leaves on trees sequentially blowing away in the shape of heads

Dementia Out in the Country

Rural residents experienced the shortest life expectancy after receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Fellow Pat Williams

06.01.2021 resilience with cardboard background

The Role of Resilience

Child resilience and supportive environments can reduce the likelihood of depression.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

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