Browsing HMS Scholarly Articles by Author "Hicks, LeRoi S."
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Association of Acculturation and Country of Origin with Self-Reported Hypertension and Diabetes in a Heterogeneous Hispanic Population
Rodriguez, Fatima; Hicks, LeRoi S.; Lopez, Lenny (BioMed Central, 2012)Background: Hispanics are the fasting growing population in the U.S. and disproportionately suffer from chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Little is known about the complex interplay between acculturation ... -
Exploring the Impact of Language Services on Utilization and Clinical Outcomes for Diabetics
Hacker, Karen Ann; Choi, Yoon Susan; Trebino, Lisa; Hicks, LeRoi S.; Friedman, Elisa; Blanchfield, Bonnie B.; Gazelle, Guy Scott (Public Library of Science, 2012)Background: Significant health disparities exist between limited English proficient and English-proficient patients. Little is known about the impact of language services on chronic disease outcomes such as for diabetes. ...