Authors: Lwebua-Mukasa JS, Dunn-Georgiou E
Publication Year: 2000
Last Updated: 2010-01-21 08:14:08
Journal: Journal of Urban Health: Bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine
Keywords: asthma, children, resporatory diseases, western New York,adolescent,

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To determine the prevalence of caregiver-reported asthma in children 4 to 13 years old in metropolitan western New York state, surveys were conducted during 1997-1999 in the Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Iroquois, and Gowanda school systems.

Abstract: To determine the prevalence of caregiver-reported asthma in children 4 to 13 years old in metropolitan western New York State, surveys were conducted during 1997-1999 in the Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Iroquois, and Gowanda school systems. Questionnaires (3,889) were sent to the homes of elementary school children in nine schools in western New York. The caregivers were asked to complete a 13-item questionnaire for the child. Of the questionnaires, 60.5% (2,353/3,889) were completed. Of all children, 18% had physician-diagnosed asthma. Of children diagnosed with asthma, 86% were taking medication. Symptoms were consistent with suspected undiagnosed asthma for 13% of the children. Buffalo had the highest rate of diagnosed asthma (20%) for the age group. Gowanda had a prevalence of 18%, Iroquois 16%, and Niagara Falls 15%. Variations were observed in asthma prevalence rates among different racial/ethnic groups. In general, boys had a significantly (P = .001) increased odds of being asthmatic compared with girls. Overall, African-Americans and Hispanic/Latino children had significantly (P = .012 and P = .005, respectively) higher asthma prevalence rates, two to five times those of their Caucasian peers. In Gowanda, the prevalence of diagnosed asthma among Native American children was 23%, compared to 15% among Caucasian children. Of diagnosed Native American children, 71% were female. In Gowanda, a significant association (P = .007) of asthma among children in split-grade classes was observed compared to nonsplit grades. Of Native American children in split grades, 60% were diagnosed asthmatics. These observations reveal a high prevalence of asthma in the age group of 4 to 13 year olds in western New York. Local variations in potential triggers of asthma need to be considered when advising asthmatics. The results suggest that some grades have a disproportionate amount of children with asthma. The implications of asthma for children's early education need to be examined further. 

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Authors: Unger JB, Shakib S, Boley Cruz T, Hoffman BR, Pitney BH, Rohrbach LA
Publication Year: 2003
Last Updated: 2010-01-21 08:14:08
Journal: American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Keywords: tobacco use; Native American adolescents; urban/rural areas; smoking behavior; psychosocial correlates; tobacco cessation

Short Abstract: Background: Previous studies have documented a high prevalence of tobacco use among Native American adolescents.  However, little is known about the smoking behavior of Native American adolescents who live in urban areas.  This study used statewide data from California to examine the smoking behavior and related psychosocial risk factors among Native American adolescents living in urban and rural counties.

Abstract: Background: Previous studies have documented a high prevalence of tobacco use among Native American adolescents. However, little is known about the smoking behavior of Native American adolescents who live in urban areas. This study used statewide data from California to examine the smoking behavior and related psychosocial risk factors among Native American adolescents living in urban and rural counties. Methods: The independent Evaluation of the California Tobacco Control Program conducted three population-based statewide surveys of 10th-grade California public school students in 1996, 1998, and 2000. Past-month smoking and psychosocial correlates were examined among 22,440 respondents, including 1060 Native Americans. Results: Native Americans has a 32% excess risk of past-month smoking compared with other ethnic groups. Smoking prevalence did not differ between urban (27.7%) and rural (29.3%) Native Americans. Native Americans reported higher access to cigarettes and exposure to smoking peers than other groups. Those psychosocial variables explained some, but not all, of the excess risk of smoking among Native Americans. Conclusions: Effective smoking prevention and cessation interventions are needed for Native American adolescents in urban and rural areas of California.

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Authors: Satter, Delight E., Zubiate, Andrea, Melissa Gatchell
Publication Year: 2003
Last Updated: 2010-01-21 08:14:08
Journal: National Native American AIDS Prevention Center
Keywords: American Indian/Alaska Native youth; sexuality, youth health, sexual health; HIV/AIDS; capacity building; culturally relevant; needs assessment; female and male; prevention curricula

Short Abstract: Purpose: In preliminary surveys, HIV Prevention programs throughout the country have indicated to the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC) that they have little to no information about the specific needs of Native youth to help guide the development of well-rounded prevention programs.  In order to provide these programs with technical assistance and capacity building services that are both culturally relevant and age appropriate, NNAAPC has subcontracted to The American Indian and Alaska Native Research Program, UCLA Center for Health Policy Reseach, to conduct a needs assessment with Native Young Adults on sexual health.  Focus groups on the topic youth sexuality and sexual health were conducted for the needs assessment.

Abstract: Purpose:  In preliminary surveys, HIV Prevention programs throughout the country have indicated to the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC) that they have little to no information about the specific needs of Native youth to help guide the development of well-rounded prevention programs.  In order to provide these programs with technical assistance and capacity building services that are both culturally relevant and age appropriate, NNAAPC has subcontracted to The American Indian and Alaska Native Research Program, UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, to conduct a needs assessment with Native Young Adults on sexual health.  Focus groups on the topic youth sexuality and sexual health were conducted for the needs assessment.  The focus group participants were selected based on the following eligibility requirements: American Indian and Alaska Native female and male young adults aged 18-24.  There were 37 participants with heritage in over 20 different tribes.  The ultimate goal of the needs assessment was to look for trends and patterns that are similiar for all locations to serve as the starting point for the development of prevention curricula.   

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