Community-based participatory research (CBPR) has emerged to bridge the gap between
research and primary-care practice through community engagement and social action to …

To examine two healthcare models, specifically “Primary Medical Care”(PMC) and “Primary
Health Care”(PHC) in the context of immigrant populations' health needs. We conducted a …

Background. This project examines the views of African immigrants on health, access to
health resources in the US, and perceived barriers to a healthy wellbeing faced by the …

OBJECTIVE: To examine important micronutrient deficiencies related to child health and
growth outcomes for all weight statuses to 1) better understand other potential nutritional …

Resettled refugees experience high levels of food insecurity because of low English
proficiency, limited job skills, and lack of understanding of the United States food system …

Obesity may be masking other health problems such as height deficit, or stunting. Stunting
may reflect the cumulative effect of chronic malnutrition especially in underserved immigrant …

Objective: To describe promising recruitment and retention strategies for transient Latino
populations, assisting investigators who work with this population in their research design …

This study analyzes the strengths and challenges of a microenterprise program developed
for refugees in a city of the US South region. By offering a microfinance loan of about $4,500 …

Food production, procurement, and consumption represent daily practices and learned
knowledge that are embedded in daily life and food environments of distinct and …

The role of dietary acculturation and consumption of fat, sugar, fruits, and vegetables among
Filipino-Americans (FAs) in the United States (US) remains unclear. Despite the growing …