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Community-Engaged Approach to Increase Physical Activity Among Black Individuals With Colorectal Cancer: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial of the Physical Activity Centers Empowerment Study

Community-Engaged Approach to Increase Physical Activity Among Black Individuals With Colorectal Cancer: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial of the Physical Activity Centers Empowerment Study

Grounded in the National Institute for Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Research Framework [7] and the affective-reflective theory (ART) of physical inactivity and exercise [8], the intervention was developed through qualitative research with Black survivors of cancer and oncology nurses, identifying key barriers and facilitators to PA engagement.

Rachel Hirschey, Jingle Xu, Nathaniel Woodard, Paulette Duggins, Deirdre F Lea, John L Milner, Karia Coleman Jr, Ashley Leak Bryant, Hanna K Sanoff, Tammy Triglianos, Baiming Zou, Natasha Renee Burse, Rebecca L Hoover, Jennifer Leeman, Stephanie B Wheeler, Claudio L Battaglini, Carmina G Valle

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e65804


Hypertension Prevalence Among People Lifted Out of Poverty in China in 2018-2023: Retrospective Spatiotemporal Analysis

Hypertension Prevalence Among People Lifted Out of Poverty in China in 2018-2023: Retrospective Spatiotemporal Analysis

In 2019, China had one of the highest numbers of people with hypertension globally, with substantial disparities across sex, region, and socioeconomic groups [5]. According to a nationwide survey of 298,438 individuals across 31 provinces conducted from 2020 to 2022, the prevalence among residents aged 18 years or older was 31.6%, with males (36.8%) having a higher prevalence than females (26.3%), and rural areas (33.7%) having a higher prevalence than urban areas (29.1%) [6].

Ying Zhang, Dong Xia, Zhiyu Lv, Chennan Wu, Jiapeng Chen, Lulu Zhang

JMIR Public Health Surveill 2025;11:e66501


Disparities in Internet Medical Service Utilization Among Patients in Post–COVID-19 China: Cross-Sectional Study of Data From Provincial Field and National Online Surveys

Disparities in Internet Medical Service Utilization Among Patients in Post–COVID-19 China: Cross-Sectional Study of Data From Provincial Field and National Online Surveys

There are ongoing concerns that IMS may exacerbate disparities among patients who have limited access to the necessary infrastructure or lack the skills required for IMSU. These barriers tend to disproportionately impact older adults, rural residents, and individuals with disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds, such as lower levels of education, many of whom may already experience significant disparities in health behaviors and outcomes [20-22].

Zhenyu Sun, Xi Chen, Dongfu Qian

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e60546


Examining the Influence of Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors on Disparities in Health Care App Usage: Protocol for a Systematic Scoping Review

Examining the Influence of Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors on Disparities in Health Care App Usage: Protocol for a Systematic Scoping Review

Previous studies have identified significant disparities in pursuing health-related information online based on demographic and socioeconomic factors [4]. These disparities can exacerbate health inequities, as certain groups may lack the necessary resources or digital literacy to effectively use these technologies. Understanding the factors contributing to these disparities is essential for designing interventions that promote equitable access to digital health tools.

Fahad Aljuaid, Emily Reed, Sara Imanpour, Daniel J Mallinson

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e63596


Acceptability of a Web-Based Financial Education Intervention for Latino Caregivers: Mixed Methods Evaluation

Acceptability of a Web-Based Financial Education Intervention for Latino Caregivers: Mixed Methods Evaluation

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Susanna Mage, Donna Benton, Kathleen Wilber, Rocio Aguila Rodriguez, David Silva, Alexander Gonzalez, Frank Puga, Kylie Meyer

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e70471


Feasibility and Effectiveness of an Urgent Care–Community Partnership to Reduce Disparities in Patient Portal Uptake: Quality Improvement Project

Feasibility and Effectiveness of an Urgent Care–Community Partnership to Reduce Disparities in Patient Portal Uptake: Quality Improvement Project

Unfortunately, disparities in patient portal use persist by sex, age, morbidity, and health literacy [3]. Patient training can address nonuse. One-on-one interventions have the most evidence for increasing portal use in vulnerable populations [4]. However, training can vary in how it is delivered (eg, live or in person, via videos) and by whom it is delivered (eg, physician, nurse, navigator).

Mechelle Sanders, Amaya Sanders, Erik Herbert, Naomi Rosie Booker, Sandy Wang, Kevin Fiscella

J Particip Med 2025;17:e69253


Implementation and Evaluation of a Best Practice Advisory to Reduce Inequities in Technology Use for People With Type 1 Diabetes: Protocol for a Mixed Methods, Nonrandomized Controlled Trial

Implementation and Evaluation of a Best Practice Advisory to Reduce Inequities in Technology Use for People With Type 1 Diabetes: Protocol for a Mixed Methods, Nonrandomized Controlled Trial

Recommendations for using HIT to reduce racial disparities include the standardized collection and use of race and ethnicity data, identifying inequities, tailoring quality improvement efforts, developing CDS systems for areas with significant disparities, and including input from racial and ethnic minorities in developing HIT tools [22].

Nestoras Mathioudakis, Risa Wolf, Abha Choudhary, Georgia Davis, Mary Pat Gallagher, Meenal Gupta, Manmohan Kamboj, Nicole Rioles, Emma Ospelt, Susan Thapa, Ruth S Weinstock, Trevon Wright, Osagie Ebekozien

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e71038


Size and Composition of Caregiver Networks Who Manage Medications for Persons Living With Dementia: Cross-Sectional Analysis of the 2011-2022 National Health and Aging Trends Study

Size and Composition of Caregiver Networks Who Manage Medications for Persons Living With Dementia: Cross-Sectional Analysis of the 2011-2022 National Health and Aging Trends Study

There are identified disparities in dementia diagnoses and medication management, dementia being more likely among Black and Hispanic persons [5], with family caregivers from historically minoritized racial and ethnic groups helping with medications at increased rates relative to non-Hispanic White caregivers [6,7]. Medication management of person living with dementia can be challenging and stressful for family caregivers [2,3,8].

Reed WR Bratches, Frank Puga, Paul J Barr, Amanda N Leggett, Meredith Masel, James Nicholas Odom, Rita Jablonski

Interact J Med Res 2025;14:e64499


Centering Birthing Experiences of Women of Color: Protocol for a Qualitative Maternal Near Miss Study

Centering Birthing Experiences of Women of Color: Protocol for a Qualitative Maternal Near Miss Study

Sadly, disparities in adverse pregnancy-related outcomes are widening. Research shows women of color experience disproportionate rates of MM and SMM in comparison to their non-Hispanic White counterparts [4,5]. This issue is perpetuated by racism embedded within the maternal health care infrastructure to the extent of which social determinants, such as higher income and education, no longer serve as protective factors for health [5-9].

Kaitlyn Hernandez-Spalding, Oluyemi Farinu, Lasha Clarke, Tamiah Lewis, Angie Suarez, Kimarie Bugg, Kieauna Strickland, Ashley Molleti, Sherry Maxy, Natalie Hernandez-Green

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e58410


Authors’ Reply: Advancing Digital Health Integration in Oncology

Authors’ Reply: Advancing Digital Health Integration in Oncology

Our study, while primarily focusing on user engagement with health care apps among cancer survivors, indirectly highlighted the urban-rural access disparities and digital literacy gaps. These findings suggest an urgent need for comprehensive telehealth infrastructure that is sensitive to regional disparities. Our data indicated a higher usage rate of health care apps among urban dwellers, likely due to better access to digital resources.

Yura Lee, Ye-Eun Park

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e72477