Sentences with phrase «among ethnic»

Hodge points out that sellers are becoming more sophisticated and know there are many potential buyers among ethnic groups.

Aberrant emotional attention, particularly among individuals high on aggression, constitutes one such deficit; however, its robustness across race / ethnicity requires further investigation given findings that the psychopathy construct manifests differently across race (Sullivan and Kosson 2006), and emotional attention is susceptible to the influence of adverse environmental factors such as violence exposure that is more common among ethnic minority youth (Kimonis et al. in Development and Psychopathology, 20, 569 — 589, 2008b).

It is important to examine associations between parent — adolescent relationship quality and diabetes management among ethnic minority youth given ethnic disparities in chronic illness management (Karter et al., 2002) and in the socioeconomic resources that may influence relationship quality and diabetes management (Drew et al., 2011).

Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among ethnic Chinese children: a comprehensive systematic review

Cut off scores have been established in the UK (although not among ethnic minority groups) and other populations, for each scale and the total number of difficulties.28, 29 The P3 — 4 (age 3 — 4 years) and P4 — 16 (age 4 — 16 years) versions of the SDQ were completed by parents in this study.

Parent training among ethnic minorities: Parenting practices as mediators of change in child conduct problems.

Drug abuse among ethnic minorities.

Nutritional Practices among Ethnic Minorities and Child Malnutrition in Mountainous Areas of Central Vietnam

Authoritarian parenting, which is generally linked to less positive child social outcomes, tends to be more prevalent among ethnic minorities.

Causes of cardiovascular disease among ethnic Population genetics Women's cardiovascular health

There is growing evidence of deficiencies in the quality of health care for children, including low rates of preventive services, 1 persistent disparities in health status, 2 and lack of a usual source of care among ethnic and racial minorities and children in low - income families.3

Suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among ethnic minority groups in England: results of a national household survey

Pelvic dimensions and shapes vary as well among ethnic groups.28 A small pelvis was more prevalent in women with short stature.29 If maternal short stature leads to shortened gestation by increasing the risk of idiopathic preterm labour, then short women had more risk of PTB.30 Short maternal stature was associated with lower uterine volume and blood flow, increasing the risk for fetal grow restriction, cephalopelvic disproportion and caesarean section.29 The effect of ethnicity on gestational length was also reported in a study in the UK.31 Maternal short stature may be associated with a lack of nutrients.

The city of Leicester has one of the highest concentrations of this population (total population 329 836: Indian 93 000, Pakistani 8000, Bangladeshi 3600), which contrasts with the surrounding county (total population 650 489: Indian 54 000, Pakistani 2100, Bangladeshi 2300).15 We define «British South Asian (BSA)» as a person whose ancestry originates in the Indian subcontinent, and who identifies with, or is identified with, their host country.16 A previous pilot study showed a significantly higher incidence in symptoms of depression among BSA patients in Leicester and the local county compared with British White (BW) patients via the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS - D) ≥ 10 (BSA 20.7 %; BW 10.4 % p = 0.001).17 Depressive symptoms were associated with potentially maladaptive coping strategies among both ethnic groups but were employed statistically significantly more frequently by BSA patients.

The higher odds of prevalence of asthma and obesity among ethnic minority children contributed to these differences, although ethnic minority children were less likely to have reported other physical conditions and behavior / learning problems.

Incidence of schizophrenia among ethnic minorities in the Netherlands: a four - year first - contact study

Discrimination and the incidence of psychotic disorders among ethnic minorities in The Netherlands

Our data reconfirm that vigorous activity among ethnic minority children is lower than in non-Hispanic white children.17, 18 Such information must be considered when developing physical education curricula and community - based intervention strategies aimed at increasing physical activity among different target populations.

In this way, CAMWL is unique among ethnic bar associations.

These figures have remained fairly consistent since the 2003 - 2004 edition of the survey, but when you compare them with the results of the most recent U.S. Census, which says that Hispanics now make up over 16 percent of the population (up 43 percent since 2000) and blacks make up 12 percent (up 12.3 percent since 2000), it seems that little headway has been made in promoting pet ownership among these ethnic groups.

Ken Saro - Wiwa was a gifted novelist who created a force unique to Nigeria: a mass nonviolent movement among his ethnic group, the Ogoni, to fight the environmental and human rights abuses caused by the alliance between the oil industry and Nigeria's corrupt autocracy.

Welcome to Lagos casts an entertainingly scathing eye on many aspects of Nigerian society, from oil - hungry corporations to ambitious reporters and the rivalries among ethnic groups.

Figure 5 provides national - level data on achievement among ethnic subgroups in reading and math in grades 4 and 8.

Among ethnic groups, white parents were the most likely to say they visited the school often (83 percent), and Asian parents were the least likely to do so (68 percent).

For several years, data suggested that the city had seen improvements among all ethnic groups, including in graduation rates, which have risen about 14 percentage points for black and Hispanic students since 2005, and a national standardized test given every other year to a sampling of fourth and eighth graders.

Started in 2002, the Broad Prize is an annual award that honors the country's urban school districts that are making the greatest improvements in student achievement while reducing achievement gaps among ethnic groups and between high - and low - income students.

Of course, it is possible that the social rewards for achievement do not vary among ethnic groups in the United States.

At low GPAs, there is little difference among ethnic groups in the relationship between grades and popularity, and high - achieving blacks are actually more popular within their ethnic group than high - achieving whites are within theirs.

The flowing lehenga, snug choli, and complementing dupatta find a space among the ethnic collection in a fashionable closet.

According to national surveys, African Americans tend to have the lowest intakes of fruits and vegetables among ethnic and racial groups (USDA, 2004; HHS, 2004).

In British Columbia, «the federation is looking in particular at the product's uptake among ethnic Asian consumers, which appears to be strong from early reports,» Rouillard added.

Some diseases can be passed down through generations, especially among ethnic groups.

Although differences in the environments in which people live often are suspected when asthma risks among populations differ, the new findings illustrate the importance of also considering genetic differences among ethnic groups in diagnosing and treating disease, said Esteban Burchard, MD, professor of bioengineering for the UCSF School of Pharmacy and the senior scientist for the study.

The higher odds of prevalence of asthma and obesity among ethnic minority children contributed to these differences, although ethnic minority children were less likely to have reported other physical conditions and behavior / learning problems.

Ms. Belbin and her colleagues are investigating a variety of questions related to migration into New York City, population transitions among its ethnic enclaves, and effects of historical events and trends on recent generations as well as during the last few centuries.

The new genetic adaptations, some 2,000 in total, are not limited to the well - recognized differences among ethnic groups in superficial traits such as skin and eye color.

She is particularly wary of claims that selective pressures recently played a role in shaping different cognitive abilities and temperaments among ethnic groups.

Those rankings diverge, however, among ethnic groups.

A new study examining the role of ethnicity in determining the age of onset and severity of ALD, and comparing risk factors for its progression among ethnic groups, has found that ethnicity is a major factor affecting the age and severity of different subtypes of ALD.

«Only one - third of patients diagnosed with depression start treatment: Likelihood of beginning treatment is especially low among ethnic and racial minorities and the elderly.»

During the five years before their marriage most of the men experience a rising income, which is also normal among ethnic Norwegians.

The data showed that 329 out of 586 white applicants (56 %) who went on to earn three top grades (known as A * s) at A-level received an offer from Cambridge, but among ethnic minorities with three A * s, only 190 of 412 applicants (46 %) received an offer, James Ball and Kurien Parel wrote in The Guardian article.

«The current UK policy of recommending women take folic acid supplements has failed and has also led to health inequalities among ethnic minorities and younger women.

As Lord Ashcroft puts it: «the Conservative Party's unpopularity among black and Asian voters is not simply a matter of class and geography... Among ethnic minority voters the Conservatives» brand problem exists in a more intense form.»

The scale of this challenge is not yet at U.S levels, but given that Britain under 18 is considerably more diverse than the current electorate, it will become increasingly unlikely at each election there will be a future Conservative majority government without making considerable progress among ethnic minority voters.

Tragically, more than 13 % of Latina teens have contemplated suicide, rarely seeking treatment and representing the highest rates of depression and suicide among ethnic and gender groups in the U.S.,» said Senator Jeff Klein.

Mr. Wright acknowledged the potential for division among ethnic communities, but argued race should not be a factor in primary next year.

Analysis of ethnic minority voters on the YouGov panel suggests that the degree of Conservative support among ethnic minority voters, and the shift away from Labour and towards the Conservatives, may not be as large as Survation online data suggests.

Our evidence fits with other research suggesting that traditional partisan loyalties to Labour are fading away among ethnic minority voters, producing an electorate more willing to «shop around» and consider a range of other political options, including the Conservatives, the Greens and UKIP.

«As a father, a military General and a statesman, President Buhari has maintained lasting relationships with Nigerians, Muslims and Christians among every ethnic group.