University of Wisconsin–Madison
Sociological Focus (2024) Authors: Mosi Adesina Ifatunji, Yanica F. Faustin & Deshira D. Wallace Abstract: Studies show that Black immigrants have better cardiovascular health than African Americans, but few have explored the reasons for these disparities. While we know that the cardiovascular health of Black immigrants worsens over time in the United States, much less …
Leukemia & Lymphoma (2025) Authors: Thorunn Thordardottir, Rachel A. Rodenbach, Markus Brauer, Aric C. Hall, Earlise Ward, Cardinale B. Smith, Toby C. Campbell Abstract: Patients of racial minorities have lower chance of securing a suitable donor, essential part of successful allogeneic stem cell transplant. In this simulated interview study, we sought to examine how hematologists …
JMIR Research Protocols (2025) Authors: David Gustafson, Marie-Louise Mares, Darcie Johnston, John Curtin, Klaren Pe-Romashko, Gina Landucci Abstract Background: Maintaining functional health, or the ability to live independently, is a primary goal of individuals as they age, but most older adults develop chronic conditions that threaten this goal. Physical activity is a key aspect of …
In an effort to advance health equity, a team of researchers led by IDS affiliate Susan Racine Passmore and Gina Green-Harris has developed and tested a new curriculum that aims to help clinical research teams implement more inclusive practices. Despite persistent health inequities, clinical research participants are disproportionately drawn from populations with the best …
Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities (2025) Authors: Cassandra Gedeon, Rachel Rodenbach, Toby C. Campbell, Thorunn H. Thordardottir & Markus Brauer Abstract:Healthcare disparities persist in the USA, with Black patients often receiving lower-quality care. Effective doctor-patient communication is crucial for influencing satisfaction, adherence to treatment, and overall health outcomes. This study examined racial disparities …
International Journal of Transgender Health (2025) Authors: Emmett Line, Dougie Zubizarreta, Stephanie Budge, Ryan Watson, Allegra Gordon, S. Bryn Austin, and Sabra Katz-Wise. Abstract: Background Transgender and/or nonbinary (TNB) youth experience elevated risk of body image concerns and disordered eating compared to their cisgender counterparts, yet drivers of this risk remain poorly understood. This exploratory …
Cancer can impact anyone, but in the United States, marginalized groups have higher rates of cancer and cancer-related mortality than White Americans. The reasons behind these disparities are complex. While socioeconomic status, health care access, and personal behaviors are primary drivers of disparities, there is evidence some groups may be at higher risk of cancer …
A new study in the American Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by Kiley McLean and Lauren Bishop uses Wisconsin Medicaid claims data to better understand chronic health conditions among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) including autism and Down syndrome. Their study found that adults with IDD had high rates of heart disease, …
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released in March 2023 found a large and statistically significant increase in U.S. maternal mortality in 2021. The rate for non-Hispanic Black women was 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, significantly higher than that for White or Hispanic women. Overall, the maternal mortality rate …