Yacine Sow
Research Fellow, University of Pennsylvania
1 active project
Healthcare Disparities in Dermatologic Disorders
Scientific Questions Being Studied
To investigate prevalence, barriers to care among patients with dermatologic diseases that predominately impacts minority individuals.
Project Purpose(s)
- Population Health
- Social / Behavioral
- Other Purpose (The purpose of this workbench is to investigate the data available on a list of dermatologic diseases that predominately affects individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. )
Scientific Approaches
We hope to collect survey data from participants with specific dermatologic diseases that predominately affect minority individuals (Black, Asian, LatinX, Multiracial, etc.) We plan to complete a preliminary search on the data available for the following dermatologic disorders: Acanthosis Nigricans, Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Keloid Scars, Vitiligo, Dyschromia, Hyperpigmentation, Cutaneous Lupus, and Pseudofolliculitis Barbae. Once we identify which data has the appropriate sample size (n = 100), we will decide on a specific research question(s) to analyze. Multivariable regression will be used to analyze the relationship between race, ethnicity, and barriers to care. We will also complete multivariable regression analysis on survey study responses to determine possible relationships between demographic factors (age, gender, race/ethnicity) and quality of life, access to care, lifestyle, and comorbidities.
Anticipated Findings
We hope to better understand if certain dermatologic diseases that predominately impact minorities are also associated with delay in diagnosis, higher cost, and structural barriers to care.
Demographic Categories of Interest
- Race / Ethnicity
- Age
- Sex at Birth
- Gender Identity
- Sexual Orientation
- Geography
- Disability Status
- Access to Care
- Education Level
- Income Level
Data Set Used
Controlled TierResearch Team
Owner:
- Yacine Sow - Research Fellow, University of Pennsylvania
Collaborators:
- Sarah Gonzalez - Research Fellow, University of Southern California
- John Rodman - Project Personnel, University of Southern California
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