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RAND Research on Racial Equity

We're launching a new research center dedicated to issues of social justice and racial equity, among other initiatives. In the meantime, we're highlighting a small sample of RAND research that addresses this challenge from a variety of angles.

Jun 25, 2020
Journal Article

Journal Article

Examining the Association Between Religiosity and Medical Mistrust Among Churchgoing Latinos in Long Beach, CA

The present study examined the association between religiosity and medical mistrust in a sample of Latino adults attending Catholic and Pentecostal churches in Long Beach, CA.

May 19, 2020
Journal Article

Journal Article

The Mediating Role of Perceived Crime in Gender and Built Environment Associations with Park Use and Park-Based Physical Activity Among Park Users in High Poverty Neighborhoods

This study conducted mediation analyses to examine the effects of gender and presence of park walking path on park use, participation in park programs, and park-based physical activity through the hypothesized mediator (perception of crime).

Apr 30, 2020
Journal Article

Journal Article

Drivers of Continued Implementation of Cultural Competence in Substance Use Disorder Treatment

This study examines whether the key characteristics of organizational decision makers predicted continued implementation of five different practices that represent organizational cultural competence in one of the most diverse substance use disorder treatment systems in the United States.

Apr 29, 2020
Journal Article

Journal Article

Eat, Pray, Move: A Pilot Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of a Multilevel Church-Based Intervention to Address Obesity Among African Americans and Latinos

Implementing a multilevel intervention across diverse congregations resulted in small improvements in obesity outcomes. A longer time line is needed to fully implement and assess effects of community and congregation environmental strategies and to allow for potential larger impacts of the intervention.

Apr 28, 2020
Journal Article

Journal Article

A Systematic Review of Church-Based Health Interventions Among Latinos

This article reviews interventions that have been tested in congregations with majority Latino populations in the U.S.

Mar 10, 2020
Journal Article

Journal Article

Congregational Involvement in HIV: A Qualitative Comparative Analysis of Factors Influencing HIV Activity Among Diverse Urban Congregations

This paper utilizes comparative case methods and qualitative case data from a sample of urban congregations, and examines a range of factors to identify case scenarios associated with congregations involved in different levels of HIV activity.

Dec 13, 2019
Journal Article

Journal Article

Church-based Interventions to Address Obesity Among African Americans and Latinos in the United States: A Systematic Review

The present systematic literature review of church-based interventions was conducted to assess their efficacy for addressing obesity across different racial/ethnic groups (eg, African Americans, Latinos).

Oct 17, 2019
Journal Article

Journal Article

Feasibility and Acceptability of a Mobile Messaging Program Within a Church-Based Healthy Living Intervention for African Americans and Latinos

This study explores the feasibility of using text messaging to send healthy eating and active living messages to congregants from churches whose membership were predominantly AA or Latino that participated in an intervention to address obesity.

Oct 15, 2019
Dissertation

Dissertation

Three Essays on Minority and Immigrant Outcomes in a New Era of Immigration Enforcement: Evidence from Los Angeles

Seeks to disentangle the structural factors that affect levels of economic and social integration of minority and immigrant populations.

Sep 13, 2019
Journal Article

Journal Article

Study Design to Evaluate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Among a Diverse Sample of Adults with a First-Time DUI Offense

The proposed study addresses 2 important public health problems: (1) Individuals convicted of a DUI are mandated to attend a DUI program, but many recidivate and, (2) There is a disproportionate lack of access to AUD treatment for Latino populations.

Mar 6, 2019
Essay

Faith-Based Organizations Promote Well-Being in Underserved Communities

Kathryn Derose, a senior policy researcher at RAND and an Episcopal deacon, works with Latino and African-American churches to address health issues in their communities. Her research has shown the power of the pulpit to fight health disparities, counter stigma, and encourage healthy living.

Jan 4, 2019
Journal Article

Journal Article

Perceptual and Structural Facilitators and Barriers to Becoming a Surgeon: A Qualitative Study of African-American and Latino Surgeons

The path to a surgical career for African-Americans and Latinos is heavily influenced by mentors who can help mediate their integration into surgical culture and engender a sense of belonging.

Jun 29, 2018
Journal Article

Journal Article

How Well Is the Medical Home Working for Latino and Black Children?

Medical homes may benefit Black children but not the majority of Latino children.

Dec 14, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Randomized Controlled Trial of a Coordinated Care Intervention to Improve Risk Factor Control After Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack in the Safety Net: Secondary Stroke Prevention by Uniting Community and Chronic Care Model Teams Early to End Disparities (SUCCEED)

A multi-disciplinary intervention using a Chronic Care Model framework to prevent a secondary stroke among underserved populations will be tested in a randomized controlled trial.

Dec 12, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Promoting Health from the Pulpit: A Process Evaluation of HIV Sermons to Reduce HIV Stigma and Promote Testing in African American and Latino Churches

Clergy who embedded HIV messaging into sermons showed wide variation in their fidelity to communicating key messages.

Dec 7, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

"Where It Falls Apart": Barriers to Retention in HIV Care in Latino Immigrants and Migrants

Latino immigrants in the United States are disproportionately affected by HIV and often experience interruptions in HIV care. Anticipatory guidance that address cultural barriers such as stigma and trust in providers may improve retention in HIV care for this population.

Oct 11, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Process Evaluation of a Peer-Driven, HIV Stigma Reduction and HIV Testing Intervention in Latino and African American Churches

Faith-based organizations may be effective in addressing HIV-related disparities, but few interventions have been implemented across diverse churches.

Sep 26, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Health-Related Issues in Latina Youth: Racial/Ethnic, Gender, and Generational Status Differences

Most health disparities between Latina and white female youth disappear after taking into account sociodemographic differences.

Aug 25, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Medical Mistrust as a Key Mediator in the Association Between Perceived Discrimination and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among HIV-positive Latino Men

Treatment education that focused on the necessity of medication could increase adherence to ART among HIV-positive Latino men.

May 2, 2017

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RAND Topic:
Latino Populations

Topic Synonyms:
Latin American Populations