Research Archives

04.03.2019 a traffic light with a red light

Health Equity

Ridesharing and Access to Health Care

Hospitals and clinics who partner with Uber and Lyft may be solving for patients’ transportation needs, but it might not improve access to health care.

Guest Author Krisda Chaiyachati

04.02.2019 a person walking on the road

How Does Childhood Trauma Impact Adults' Health?

Finding and fostering nurturing relationships within the broader community in which a child grows is key to recover from difficult home suffering.

Fellow Jori Fortson

04.01.2019 a group of people walking on a cobblestone path

Does My Smartphone Know I’m Anxious?

Researchers used an app to map mobility patterns among undergraduate students to understand how social anxiety symptoms manifest in real-life situations.

Guest Author Laura Barnes

03.29.2019 a man standing on a dirt road

Health Equity

Physicians as Gatekeepers in Workers’ Compensation

Analysis of injured Latinx immigrants’ experiences within Rhode Island's workers’ compensation system also calls for evaluation of medical education.

Guest Author Carla Castillo

03.27.2019 a close up of a pregnant woman's belly

Doula Support for Women in Underserved Communities

Often, the services of a doula are not covered by insurance, meaning that the support is restricted to women who know about it and can afford to pay for it.

Guest Author Mary-Powel Thomas

03.25.2019 a group of people standing in front of a train

“Migrant Protection Protocols” Don't Protect

We need an asylum system that provides affordable housing, work authorization, and a safe environment while awaiting asylum determinations.

Guest Authors John Doering-White, Karina Ramírez Rivera

03.21.2019 Pile of Coins

On Short-Term Health Plans

Understanding how short-term plans are marketed is important for both consumers and state regulators now that the limit of short-term plans is extended.

Fellow Julia Garcia

03.07.2019 a shadow of a person on the ground

The Humanitarian Crisis of Unaccompanied Minor Children from Central America

Unaccompanied children undergo tremendous trauma.

Guest Author Anne R. Roschelle

03.05.2019 Hand holding a sheet showing DNA test

Health Equity

Your DNA Could Imprison Your Child

Questions about confidentiality have risen as genetic testing companies may share your family information on public databases.

Guest Authors Abraham P. Schwab, Hung S. Luu, Jason Wang, Jason Y. Park

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