On studying 147 hemoglobin electrophoresis samples of the Stieng community, we refound that hemoglobin varieties distributed as following: - HbE: 54.45% including HbE homozygous: 6.12%; HbAe: 41.5% and -thal/HbE: 6.8%.- -thal: only -thal/HbE (-thal/HbE: 4.08%, -thal/HbE, 2.72%). -Normal cases: 45.58%. These results shown that HbE ratio is very height in Stieng community, it is necessary to have the special investigations to find out the causes
Hemoglobins ; Minority Groups ; Electrophoresis

Brief introduction on community health care in ethnic minorities in Vietnam including the knowledge and experience on health care in ethnic minorities such as preserve works related to experience on prevention and treatment in ethnic minorities; activities related to establish community health care for ethnic minorities such as setting up plan on applying traditional medicine and modern medicine to the community based on the reality; Having suitable cadres for community health care activities in Vietnam in general and community health care activities in ethnic minorities in particular; improving the role of women in community health care, developing ethnic minority on develop community health care
Delivery of Health Care ; Minority Groups ; Minority Health

In the paper, 159 plant species belonging to 133 genera, 69 families of 2 divisions of Dao people at Hop Nhat, Ba Vi, Ha Tay province were reported. In order to rise an effectiveness of use for these medicinal plants, analysis of growth, used parts, distribution and also way of use were done
Medicine, Traditional ; Ethnic Groups ; Minority Groups

A athropometry survey was conducted on 102 Ruc ethinic minority living in Thuong Hoa commune, Quang Binh province. The results showed that the general rates of intestinal parasitic-infestation was 91.2%, ascaris infestation rate was 71.6%, ankylostoma parasitic rate was 62.7%. The malnutrition rate among children under five years of age was 68.3%. Rate of children receiving adequate immunizations was 45.5%. Measles campaign vaccination rate in 2003 was 91.3%
Nutritional status ; child ; Antiparasitic Agents ; Minority Groups ; Minority Health

Investigating 135 herbs used to treat diseases at Dich Giao precinct, Tan Lac district, Hoa Binh province showed that: 79.3% (107/135) have origin from forest; 20.7% (28/135) have been planted in home garden. Trunks of 28 species (20.1%) are used to make medications. The contents have been using included: leaves of 47 species (33.8%), branches and leaves of 45 species (32.3%), flowers of 12 species (8.6%); fruits of 17 species (12.2%); seed of 8 species (5.85%); root of 11 species (7.9%); trunks cover and root cover of 6 species (4.3%). To treatment of fever : 17 species (12.6%); cough: 10 species (7.4%); diuretic: 15 species (11.1%); indigestion (abnormal pain, digestive disorder): 25 species (18.5%); arthritis: 24 species (17.8%); skin disease: 5 species (3.7%); women's diseases (irregular menstruation, abortion threatening, less mother milk, problems of post delivery): 29 species (21.5%); headache: 6 species (4.4%); tonic: 4 species (3.0%)
Plants, medicinal ; Minority Groups ; Medicine, Traditional ; Minority ; Health

365 women of Cham minority (among them 200 aged 15-49 with husband) in 3 communes were enrolled in the study. Results are: 31% gave birth to child at first in the age under 19; 32% of women aged 15-49 had married having 4-9 live children, 30.5% pregnant women had received no prenatal care, 49% have received 1-2 prenatal visits; 49.4% gave birth at home and 39% were not assisted by health staff. 29% were aware only IUD and only 1 other contraceptive method. The rate of women who used contraceptive method accounts for 62% (among them 39.5% used IUD, 13% used pill and condom)
Minority Groups ; Reproductive Medicine ; Reproduction ; Reproductive Health Services ;

INTRODUCTION: Haze is a recurrent problem in Southeast Asia. Exposure to haze is linked to ophthalmic, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and mortality. In this study, we investigated the role of demographic factors, knowledge and perceived risk in influencing protective behaviours during the 2013 haze in Singapore. METHODS: We evaluated 696 adults in a cross-sectional study. Participants were sampled via a 2-stage simple random sampling without replacement from a large residential district in Singapore in 2015. The questionnaire measured the participant's knowledge, perceived risk and behaviours during the Southeast Asian haze crisis in 2013. Reliability and validity of the questionnaire were assessed using comparative fit index (≥0.96) and root mean square error of approximation (≤0.05). We performed structural equation modelling to examine the relationship between the hypothesised factors and protective behaviours. RESULTS: More than 95% of the individuals engaged in at least 1 form of protective behaviour. Knowledge was strongly associated with protective behaviours via direct effect (β=0.45, 95% CI 0.19-0.69, CONCLUSION Knowledge was associated with protective behaviours, suggesting the importance of public education. Efforts should target those of lower education level and smokers. The wearing of N95 masks correlates with uptake of other protective behaviours.
Adult ; Asia, Southeastern ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Ethnic Groups ; Humans ; Minority Groups ; Reproducibility of Results ; Singapore/epidemiology*

OBJECTIVES: Disparities in healthcare among minority groups can result in disparate treatments for similar severities of symptoms, unequal access to medical care, and a wide deviation in health outcomes. Such racial disparities may be reduced via use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. However, there has been little research investigating the impact of EMR systems on the disparities in health outcomes among minority groups. METHODS: This study examined the impact of EMR systems on the following four outcomes of black patients: length of stay, inpatient mortality rate, 30-day mortality rate, and 30-day readmission rate, using patient and hospital data from the Medicare Provider Analysis and Review and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society between 2000 and 2007. The difference-in-difference research method was employed with a generalized linear model to examine the association of EMR adoption on health outcomes for minority patients while controlling for patient and hospital characteristics. RESULTS: We examined the association between EMR adoption and the outcomes of minority patients, specifically black patients. However, after controlling for patient and hospital characteristics we could not find any significant changes in the four health outcomes of minority patients before and after EMR implementation. CONCLUSIONS: EMR systems have been reported to support better coordinated care, thus encouraging appropriate treatment for minority patients by removing potential sources of bias from providers. Also, EMR systems may improve the quality of care provided to patients via increased responsiveness to care processes that are required to be more time-sensitive and through improved communication. However, we did not find any significant benefit for minority groups after EMR adoption.
Bias (Epidemiology) ; Delivery of Health Care ; Electronic Health Records ; Humans ; Inpatients ; Length of Stay ; Linear Models ; Medicare ; Minority Groups ; Minority Health* ; Mortality

OBJECTIVES: Disparities in healthcare among minority groups can result in disparate treatments for similar severities of symptoms, unequal access to medical care, and a wide deviation in health outcomes. Such racial disparities may be reduced via use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. However, there has been little research investigating the impact of EMR systems on the disparities in health outcomes among minority groups. METHODS: This study examined the impact of EMR systems on the following four outcomes of black patients: length of stay, inpatient mortality rate, 30-day mortality rate, and 30-day readmission rate, using patient and hospital data from the Medicare Provider Analysis and Review and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society between 2000 and 2007. The difference-in-difference research method was employed with a generalized linear model to examine the association of EMR adoption on health outcomes for minority patients while controlling for patient and hospital characteristics. RESULTS: We examined the association between EMR adoption and the outcomes of minority patients, specifically black patients. However, after controlling for patient and hospital characteristics we could not find any significant changes in the four health outcomes of minority patients before and after EMR implementation. CONCLUSIONS: EMR systems have been reported to support better coordinated care, thus encouraging appropriate treatment for minority patients by removing potential sources of bias from providers. Also, EMR systems may improve the quality of care provided to patients via increased responsiveness to care processes that are required to be more time-sensitive and through improved communication. However, we did not find any significant benefit for minority groups after EMR adoption.
Bias (Epidemiology) ; Delivery of Health Care ; Electronic Health Records ; Humans ; Inpatients ; Length of Stay ; Linear Models ; Medicare ; Minority Groups ; Minority Health* ; Mortality

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting the social distance between minority groups and nursing cadets. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey design was used. A questionnaire was distributed to the entire Armed Forces Nursing Academy cadets. Data from 273 nursing cadets were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients and Stepwise multiple regression. RESULTS: Social distance had positive correlations with collective identity (r=.28) and multiculturalism (r=.37). A negative correlation was found between social distance and perceived threat (r=-.38). Perceived threat, multiculturalism, collective identity, and frequency of contact with minorities were identified as factors affecting the social distance. The model explained 24% of the variables. CONCLUSION: To effectively respond to the minority groups' nursing needs in the army, educational programs which help to reduce the perceived threat, to strengthen multiculturalism, and to establish a healthy collective identity of nursing cadets need to be developed.
Arm ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Cultural Diversity ; Minority Groups* ; Nursing* ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Social Distance*