September 4, 2014
Community Intervention to Reduce Tobacco Use Among Pregnant Alaska Native Women
By OHDR Admin
Researcher Christi A. Patten, Ph.D. Summary Evaluate the efficacy of a novel, multicomponent, theory-based intervention for reducing tobacco use during pregnancy, incorporating both individually targeted and community-level components delivered by female elders “Native Sisters.”
Tags: Alaska Native women, Christi A. Patten Ph.D., health disparities, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota project, project, tobacco cessation
September 4, 2014
The Firstt Trial: Assessing Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Leiomyoma Therapies
By OHDR Admin
Researcher Elizabeth (Ebbie) A. Stewart, M.D.
Tags: Elizabeth (Ebbie) A. Stewart M.D., Firstt Trial, health disparities, leiomyoma, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota project, project
September 4, 2014
Contributions to Racial Bias in Medical Student Judgment and Decision-Making
By OHDR Admin
Researcher Michele van Ryn, Ph.D.
Tags: health disparities, Mayo Clinic, Michelle van Ryn Ph.D., Minnesota project, project, racial bias in health care, University of Minnesota
September 4, 2014
Impact of Patient Obesity on Patient-Centered Quality of Care
By OHDR Admin
Researcher Sean Phelan, Ph.D. Summary Determine whether obesity bias negatively affects the quality and content of communication between health care providers and obese patients, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota.
Tags: health disparities, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota project, obesity, obesity bias, project, Sean Phelan Ph.D., University of Minnesota