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Examining Hypertension Prevalence and Health Behavior Practices of Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States

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Nikuze, Scholastique

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African-born population is one of the fastest growing group in the United States. Very little is known about their socio-demographic characteristics, health behavior practices and long-term health. The purpose of this study was to examine hypertension prevalence, health behavior practices and the impact socio-demographic factors have on these outcomes among...

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Hypertension Prevalence and Health Behavior Practices of Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States
Use of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among American Indians and Alaska Natives including the Role of the Great Recession : Evidence from the National Survey of Family Growth

Creator:

Cahn, Megan A.

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American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) have more negative sexual and reproductive health outcomes than non-Hispanic whites. Little is known, however, about the factors that lead to sexual and reproductive health disparities for AIANs, including the role of sexual and reproductive health services (SRHS). Logistic regression analyses were performed on...

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). Similarly, in a study using National Health Interview Survey data, increases in state unemployment rates