Sexual and Reproductive Health of Young Men of Color: Analyzing and Interpreting the Data,The

In the late 1980's, due in part to the spread of HIV and chlamydia, data collection on adolescent sexual and reproductive health began to shift away from its focus on young females to include males. Despite certain complexities and limitations this type of data presents, research from the early 2000's is analyzed here to assess sexual behaviors and health outcomes of young men of color in comparison to other subgroups

Asset Building in Low-income Communities of Color, Part 2

Examines practices and policies in states not ranked highly for promoting asset building in large communities of color. Compares factors viewed as supportive of asset accumulation as well as promising practices with those in states ranked highly

Aging Out of the Foster Care System to Adulthood: Findings, Challenges, and Recommendations

To assess and ultimately help meet the needs of youth who age out of foster care in the United States, the Joint Center Health Policy Institute (JCHPI) -- with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and in partnership with the Black Administrators in Child Welfare Inc. (BACW) -- conducted reconnaissance on the unmet needs of these youth. This project was undertaken to guide the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in thinking about steps they might take to help meet the needs of youth who age out of foster care in this country. Conducting a literature review, a telephone survey, and listening sessions enabled us to develop insights into the workings of the foster care system and the experiences of youth while in the system and when aging out of it

Asset Building in Low-Income Communities of Color, Part 1

Examines practices and policies in states rated high on the Corporation for Enterprise Development's scorecard for asset building in poor communities of color. Analyzes socioeconomic, legislative, and other factors believed to support asset building

Trends in Child Health 1997-2006: Assessing Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Low Birthweight

Examines the prevalence of low birthweight among African-American, Latino/Hispanic, and white children born in 1997-2006 and whether insurance status or type, region, family type, or parents' education, marital status, employment, or poverty are factors

Trends in Child Health 1997-2006: Assessing Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Activity Limitation

Compares rates of basic activity limitation due to a physical, mental, or emotional health problem among African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and white children. Considers sociodemographic factors such as region, family type, income, and insurance status

Trends in Child Health 1997-2006: Assessing Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Asthma

Compares the lifetime prevalence of asthma diagnoses and of severe outcomes among African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and white children. Considers possible socioeconomic and demographic factors behind the rise in asthma among low-income children of color

Trends in Child Health 1997-2006: Assessing Black-White Disparities

Analyzes disparities in health indicators of African-American and white children, including low birthweight, unmet dental care needs, asthma, and learning disabilities. Explores sociodemographic factors such as parents' education, poverty, and insurance

Trends in Child Health 1997-2006: Assessing Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Diagnoses of ADHD/ADD and of Learning Disability

Analyzes rates of diagnoses of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder/attention deficit disorder and learning disability among African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and white children and the role of sociodemographic factors in racial/ethnic disparities

Trends in Child Health 1997-2006: Assessing Hispanic-White Disparities

Compares health indicators of Latino and white children, including low birthweight, unmet dental care needs, asthma, and learning disabilities. Explores the influence of sociodemographic factors such as immigration, parents' education, and insurance