Osteoarthritis (OA), a leading cause of disability and pain, affects 32.5 million Americans,
producing tremendous economic burden. Although some findings suggest that racial/ethnic …

Abstract Study Objectives: Studies have shown that psychosocial stressors are related to
poor sleep. However, studies of African Americans, who may be more vulnerable to the …

This study examines relationships among financial strain, unfair treatment, and martial
satisfaction among African Americans. Using data from the National Survey of American Life …

Objectives. We examined the extent to which experiences of racial discrimination are
associated with bodily pain reported by African American men. Methods. The study sample …

Disparities in the experience of chronic musculoskeletal pain in the United States stem from
a confluence of a broad array of factors. Organized within the National Institute on Aging …

Background. There is little research on the effects of stressors and social support on frailty.
Older Mexican Americans, in particular, are at higher risk of medical conditions, such as …

Objective Perceived discrimination is associated with chronic pain and depression and
contributes to racial health disparities. In a cohort of older adult veterans with osteoarthritis …

Purpose Research indicates pain-related disparities in the impact of knee osteoarthritis (OA)
across both sex and ethnicity/race. While several factors likely contribute to these disparities …

Background Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a pervasive musculoskeletal condition, often
exacerbated by movement-evoked pain (MEP). Despite established research demonstrating …

The authors propose an integration of the concepts of spirituality and spiritual self-care
within Orem's self-care deficit nursing theory as a critical step in theory development …