Dr. Read assesses whether White immigrants experience the immigrant health advantage, a phenomenon in which newcomers to the U.S. initially have better health than their U.S.-born counterparts.
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In this study, Read and her colleague examine the health differences among White, U.S.-born Black, and Black immigrant Americans, as well as key differences among Black immigrant groups based on region of origin.
In this study, Dr. Read examines how using alternative definitions of identity in census questions—including heritage, birthplace, and language spoken at home—affects the results for Arab and Mexican Americans.
In this article, Read and her colleagues discuss the importance of gathering, analyzing, and reporting more precise data on racial and ethnic health disparities rather than relying on broad categories such as White or Black. They argue that better data is key to improving health equity.
Using in-depth interviews of Muslim American women, Dr. Read and her colleague find that those who wear veils and those who do not disagree on the symbolism and purpose of the garment, but both groups are influenced by their social context and experiences, and both show empathy for women who think differently.
Dr. Read finds that Arab American women’s beliefs about gender roles hinge largely on how religious they are and how strongly they are tied to their Arab background. When adjusted for these factors, the data did not show a significant difference in traditionalism between Muslims and Christians.
In this study, Read and her colleague find that in religious Arab American communities, where women tend to have high education levels but low employment rates, women’s education is seen as a resource for their families and community rather than preparation for a career.
In this study, Dr. Read and her colleague measure health gaps between immigrant and U.S.-born Whites, as well as disparities among White immigrants from different regions, such as the Middle East and the Former Soviet Union.
Dr. Read and her colleagues compare the disability rates of U.S.-born and immigrant Arabs, as well as examining the health differences among these immigrants based on when they arrived in the U.S.
Dr. Read and her colleagues examine the health outcomes of White U.S. immigrants based on their region of origin–Western Europe, Eastern Europe, or the Middle East–and the time period in which they arrived.