2023
Neighborhood Incarceration Rates and Adverse Birth Outcomes in New York City, 2010-2014
Holaday L, Tolliver D, Moore T, Thompson K, Wang E. Neighborhood Incarceration Rates and Adverse Birth Outcomes in New York City, 2010-2014. JAMA Network Open 2023, 6: e236173. PMID: 37000451, PMCID: PMC10066462, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.6173.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigher incidence rate ratioIncidence rate ratiosAdverse birth outcomesLow birth weightPreterm birthBirth outcomesBirth weightRacial disparitiesHigh rateVery preterm birthCross-sectional studyPercentage of birthsSubstantial racial disparitiesSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeBlack raceMultivariable modelNeighborhood disadvantageNew York City DepartmentMAIN OUTCOMECensus tractsMaternal factorsPoisson regressionUS census tractsRate ratio
2022
The Health and Health Needs of People under Community Supervision
Hawks L, Horton N, Wang E. The Health and Health Needs of People under Community Supervision. The Annals Of The American Academy Of Political And Social Science 2022, 701: 172-190. DOI: 10.1177/00027162221119661.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh-quality preventive careCommunity-based primary careCommunity-based healthcare systemEvidence-based addiction treatmentAddiction treatment centersExperience higher ratesDischarge planningPreventive carePrimary careChronic diseasesTreatment centersMental illnessHealth needsPoor healthAddiction medicineAddiction treatmentMental healthPoor accessHealthcare systemHigh rateHealthCorrectional systemCarePervasive barriersTreatment
2015
Gender differences in HIV risk behaviors in individuals recently released from prison: results of a pilot study
Zhu G, Birnbaum N, Carroll-Scott A, Evans L, Fiellin L, Wang E. Gender differences in HIV risk behaviors in individuals recently released from prison: results of a pilot study. Health & Justice 2015, 3: 6. PMCID: PMC5151802, DOI: 10.1186/s40352-014-0014-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV risk behaviorsSex-related risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsDrug-related risk behaviorsHigh rateCross-sectional studySeverity of drugGreater monthly incomeGender-specific interventionsGender differencesDrug useMultivariate analysisAIDS knowledgeSubstance dependenceAlcohol useSpecific interventionsPilot studyImmediate periodPotential mediatorsFood insecurityHIVMenMonthly incomeSeveritySex-related behaviors
2014
High Incarceration Rates Among Black Men Enrolled In Clinical Studies May Compromise Ability To Identify Disparities
Wang EA, Aminawung JA, Wildeman C, Ross JS, Krumholz HM. High Incarceration Rates Among Black Men Enrolled In Clinical Studies May Compromise Ability To Identify Disparities. Health Affairs 2014, 33: 848-855. PMID: 24799583, PMCID: PMC4065793, DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2013.1325.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical studiesHealth outcomesBlack menProspective clinical studyObservational clinical researchBlood InstituteNational HeartClinical researchWhite womenRacial disparitiesWhite menMinimal riskMenBlack womenHigh rateJail inmatesMinority populationsWomenOutcomesEffects of incarcerationImpact of incarcerationHigh incarceration ratesIncarcerationLungFollow
2012
Engaging individuals recently released from prison into primary care: a randomized trial.
Wang EA, Hong CS, Shavit S, Sanders R, Kessell E, Kushel MB. Engaging individuals recently released from prison into primary care: a randomized trial. American Journal Of Public Health 2012, 102: e22-9. PMID: 22813476, PMCID: PMC3482056, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2012.300894.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care utilizationCare management programPrimary careCare utilizationED utilizationSafety net health care systemAcute care utilizationChronic medical conditionsEmergency department utilizationPrimary care engagementCommunity health workersHealth care systemTransition clinicIll patientsCare engagementChronic conditionsClinic participantsHealth workersMAIN OUTCOMEMedical conditionsCare systemCareEarly accessLower ratesHigh rate