scholarly journals An Institutional Coordinated Plan for Effective Partnerships to Achieve Health Equity and Biomedical Workforce Diversity

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 129-134
Author(s):  
Jamboor K. Vishwanatha ◽  
Riyaz Basha ◽  
Maya Nair ◽  
Harlan P. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Health Equity ◽  
Underrepresented Students ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Biomedical Science ◽  
Workforce Diversity ◽  
Career Stage ◽  
Science Center ◽  
Research Workforce ◽  
K 12

The rapid growth and accumulation of specialized knowledge in today’s biomedi­cal fields, combined with entrenched and emerging health issues that persist among certain groups within the US population, emphasizes the significant need to diversify the nation’s biomedical science workforce. The under-representation of minorities in science results in inadequate scientific input from divergent social or cultural perspec­tives and detracts from our nation’s ability to resolve health disparities. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has developed a coordinated approach with local, regional, and na­tional partners to increase participation of underrepresented students along the career pathway from K-12 to faculty level. Career stage specific activities that include research, mentoring, networking, career development, grantsmanship and health disparities curriculum are provided for participants. Successful outcomes from our coordinated plan includes an increase in participant self-efficacy, research presenta­tion awards, increase in grant awards and publications, and career advancement. Through partnerships within our institution, local school districts, and minority serving institutions nationwide, our coordinated plan provides mutually beneficial co-learning experiences to increase the number of under-represented individuals entering translational research focused on increasing the biomedical research workforce diversity and achieving health equity. Ethn Dis. 2019;29(Suppl2):129-134); doi:10.18865/ ed.29.S1.129.

scholarly journals An Institutional Coordinated Plan for Effective Partnerships to Achieve Health Equity and Biomedical Workforce Diversity

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 129-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamboor K. Vishwanatha ◽  
Riyaz Basha ◽  
Maya Nair ◽  
Harlan P. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Health Equity ◽  
Underrepresented Students ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Biomedical Science ◽  
Workforce Diversity ◽  
Career Stage ◽  
Science Center ◽  
Research Workforce ◽  
K 12

The rapid growth and accumulation of specialized knowledge in today’s biomedi­cal fields, combined with entrenched and emerging health issues that persist among certain groups within the US population, emphasizes the significant need to diversify the nation’s biomedical science workforce. The under-representation of minorities in science results in inadequate scientific input from divergent social or cultural perspec­tives and detracts from our nation’s ability to resolve health disparities. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has developed a coordinated approach with local, regional, and na­tional partners to increase participation of underrepresented students along the career pathway from K-12 to faculty level. Career stage specific activities that include research, mentoring, networking, career development, grantsmanship and health disparities curriculum are provided for participants. Successful outcomes from our coordinated plan includes an increase in participant self-efficacy, research presenta­tion awards, increase in grant awards and publications, and career advancement. Through partnerships within our institution, local school districts, and minority serving institutions nationwide, our coordinated plan provides mutually beneficial co-learning experiences to increase the number of under-represented individuals entering translational research focused on increasing the biomedical research workforce diversity and achieving health equity. Ethn Dis. 2019;29(Suppl2):129-134); doi:10.18865/ed.29.S1.129.

scholarly journals The Health Equity Leadership Institute (HELI): Developing workforce capacity for health disparities research

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Butler ◽  
Craig S. Fryer ◽  
Earlise Ward ◽  
Katelyn Westaby ◽  
Alexandra Adams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Health Equity ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Diverse Workforce ◽  
Equity Research ◽  
Leadership Institute ◽  
Health Equity Research ◽  
College Park ◽  
Research Workforce ◽  
The University

IntroductionEfforts to address health disparities and achieve health equity are critically dependent on the development of a diverse research workforce. However, many researchers from underrepresented backgrounds face challenges in advancing their careers, securing independent funding, and finding the mentorship needed to expand their research.MethodsFaculty from the University of Maryland at College Park and the University of Wisconsin-Madison developed and evaluated an intensive week-long research and career-development institute—the Health Equity Leadership Institute (HELI)—with the goal of increasing the number of underrepresented scholars who can sustain their ongoing commitment to health equity research.ResultsIn 2010-2016, HELI brought 145 diverse scholars (78% from an underrepresented background; 81% female) together to engage with each other and learn from supportive faculty. Overall, scholar feedback was highly positive on all survey items, with average agreement ratings of 4.45-4.84 based on a 5-point Likert scale. Eighty-five percent of scholars remain in academic positions. In the first three cohorts, 73% of HELI participants have been promoted and 23% have secured independent federal funding.ConclusionsHELI includes an evidence-based curriculum to develop a diverse workforce for health equity research. For those institutions interested in implementing such an institute to develop and support underrepresented early stage investigators, a resource toolbox is provided.

scholarly journals Diversity in the Era of Precision Medicine - From Bench to Bedside Implementation

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 517-524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Mamun ◽  
Nana Y. Nsiah ◽  
Meenakshi Srinivasan ◽  
Ayyappa Chaturvedula ◽  
Riyaz Basha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Precision Medicine ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Center ◽  
University Of North Texas ◽  
Texas Health ◽  
Primary Focus ◽  
Consumer Testing ◽  
The University ◽  
Diverse Groups

 Recent evidence shows how patients’ unique genetic makeup can affect disease outcomes and the increasing availability of targeted treatments promises a future in health care, whereby treatments will be tailored to individual needs. This article reports on the topics discussed at the 13th Annual Texas Conference on Health Disparities, organized by the Texas Center for Health Disparities at the University of North Texas Health Science Center; the meeting focused on the theme, “Diversity in the Era of Precision Medicine” and was held during June 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. The primary focus of this conference, which brought together clinical and basic scientists, was on the inclusion of diversity in precision medicine to bridge the gap in health dispari­ties. Here, we present the highlights of the conference that include the potential appli­cation of precision medicine at the popula­tion level, the effects of precision medicine and direct-to-consumer testing on health disparities, genetic basis of health dispari­ties, pharmacogenomics, and strategies to enhance participation of under-represented populations in precision medicine. Further­more, we conclude with recommendations for future implementation, including how to mitigate disparities in genomics services and enhance participation of diverse groups in clinical trials.Ethn Dis. 2019;29(3):517-525; doi.org:10.18865/ed.29.3.517

Translational research to reduce health disparities and promote health equity.

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 297-301
Author(s):  
Carolyn M. Tucker ◽  
Shuchang Kang ◽  
Jaime L. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Translational Research ◽  
Health Equity

Factors affecting influenza vaccine uptake among health care workers in the Medical and Health Sciences Center of Debrecen University, Hungary

2012 ◽  
Vol 153 (13) ◽  
pp. 505-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piroska Orosi ◽  
Ágnes Borbély ◽  
Judit Szidor ◽  
János Sándor
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Vaccination Rate ◽  
Internal Communication ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Science Center ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Care Workers

Influenza vaccination is the most effective way of influenza prevention. The vaccination rate is low worldwide. In Hungary, the vaccine is free of charge to health care workers and, therefore, the low vaccination rate is unaccountable. Aims: In this study, the authors wanted to explore those factors which influence the refusal of vaccination. Methods: The Health Science Center of Debrecen University has about 4000 employees. The authors adjusted a questionnaire with 45 questions and sent it to 525 randomly selected health care workers, 294 of whom responded (response rate, 56%). The Epiinfo software was used for statistical evaluation. Results: The respondents strongly agreed that the vaccine is free and easy to obtain at the workplace. Official recommendations of the occupational health, the Medical Association of Hungary and advice of the family doctors failed to influence the decision. However, a significant impact of communication with family members, friends and colleagues on the decision was documented. Conclusions: The results indicate that the most important tool in decision making of influenza vaccination is the internal communication, but this effect is not a permanent one. International data show highly variable vaccination rates (between 2.1% and 82%). A better vaccination rate (98% or above) may be achieved with a mandatory influenza vaccination program among health care workers. Orv. Hetil., 2012, 153, 505–513.

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