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Pacific Islander Populations

Commentary

Australian and U.S. Military Health Professionals Can Help Address Pacific Island Needs

Australia and the United States can combine their military health capabilities to help improve the long-term health security of Pacific island countries. These partnerships should be carefully planned and focus on enduring engagement.

May 5, 2021
Journal Article

Structural Factors Affecting Asians and Pacific Islanders in Community-Based Substance Use Treatment: Treatment Provider Perspectives

Asians and Pacific Islanders are most likely to enter substance use treatment through court mandates, underscoring the need for preventive outreach before they are involved with the criminal justice system.

Jan 16, 2018
Journal Article

Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Medicare Beneficiaries' Carecoordination Experiences

Hispanic, black, and Asian/Pacific Islander Medicare beneficiaries are more likely to have gaps in their care coordination than their non-Hispanic white peers.

Jul 25, 2016
Journal Article

Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Medicare Part D Experiences

Racial/ethnic minorities report more difficulties in getting drugs and needed information through Medicare's Part D program. However, quality improvement efforts may reduce these disparities in beneficiary experience with prescription drug coverage.

Oct 28, 2012
Journal Article

Access to Medical Care Reported by Asians and Pacific Islanders in a West Coast Physician Group Association

Studies need to clarify why Asians were more vulnerable to access problems examined than other ethnic groups that might experience similar barriers.

Dec 31, 1999
Report

The Sexual Practices of Asian and Pacific Islander High School Students

This article describes the sexual behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes of Asian and Pacific Islander California high school students and compares them to other racial/ethnic groups.

Dec 31, 1997