Older adults and adults with disabilities: In need of care but financially strapped
In California, more than half need extra assistance, but 4 in 10 of them aren’t getting it, UCLA research shows.
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What really drives abortion beliefs? Research suggests it’s a matter of sexual strategies
UCLA psychologist Martie Haselton and Jaimie Arona Krems, from Oklahoma State University, explain how evolutionary social science influences the debate.
UCLA Latina leaders look toward the future with the launch of a research policy lab
Supported by $15 million in state funding, the Latina Futures, 2050 Lab will inform policymaking in education, health care and other areas.
Barriers keep NHPI and LGBTQ smokers from breathing free
“Policies and cessation strategies must be tailored to fit the population,” said UCLA’s Sean Tan. “A one-size-fits-all framework doesn’t work.”
UCLA survey quantifies COVID vaccine hesitancy among Californians
More than half of Californians who aren’t vaccinated are still worried about side effects, a new report finds.
UCLA scholars, policymakers consider post–Roe v. Wade landscape
California and Los Angeles will play a critical role in ensuring reproductive rights, panelists said.
Factors causing low COVID vaccination rates have spilled over to flu vaccine rates in parts of U.S.
The research, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggests declining trust in public health.
Reimagining the future of health and wellness in California
A UCLA report prepared as part of the California 100 initiative helps point the way toward greater access and equity for state residents.
Citizenship, policy barriers limit access to health care for some California Latino, Asian immigrants
A UCLA study finds those who have been undocumented experience even greater levels of unequal work conditions.
Drug overdose deaths among adolescents rose exponentially during COVID pandemic
The increase is attributable to drugs becoming more dangerous, rather than to drug use becoming more common, according to a UCLA study.
Black overdose death rate exceeds white rate in U.S. for first time in 20 years
OD mortality rates increased during the first year of the COVID-19 crisis for all groups studied and were highest among Native Americans.
UCLA study spotlights gaps in health care access among California’s LGBT community
Difficulties in finding providers and getting timely care are particularly acute among bisexual women and transgender adults.
Despite overall gains in health coverage and access to care, disparities persist in California
A UCLA study finds that Black and Latino Californians have the lowest rates of employer-based insurance across all groups.
Use of Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab raises concerns about Medicare spending
Research brief: Additional services to monitor the drug’s potential side effects account for nearly 20% of its total costs, a UCLA-led study shows.
Access to vital health services fell during COVID, particularly for poorer Americans
While the situation improved, economically disadvantaged patients were far less likely to return to using services at normal, pre-pandemic levels.
How California’s Whole Person Care pilot program met the challenges of the pandemic
UCLA’s new analysis will help guide Medi-Cal as it expands coordinated care to all eligible participants in the state.
Nearly half of California caregivers experienced financial stress during 2020
A UCLA report identifies physical and mental health burdens among the millions who care for friends and family members.
In UCLA survey, most California Latino, Asian immigrants perceive racial discrimination at work
The study also found that many felt that immigrants would be prevented from gaining legal U.S. immigration status if they used certain government benefits.
For people of color in L.A., misinformation, past injustices contribute to vaccine hesitancy
A new study “has implications for the public health system, health care providers and under-resourced communities,” said UCLA’s Arleen Brown.
California Latinos’ use of emergency medical services increased disproportionately during pandemic
A study by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Initiative identifies need for better cultural literacy among service providers.
UCLA research reveals how a year of change affected Californians’ health
The latest California Health Interview Survey quantifies the impact of pandemic, racial tensions and other challenges.
New mothers’ sleep loss linked to accelerated aging
Too little sleep in the first six months after giving birth can add three to seven years to women’s “biological age,” UCLA scientists report.
More than 1 in 5 Californians did not follow restrictions on group gatherings
A report by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research reveals how residents responded to COVID-19 guidelines.
Mental health needs might not be met among California’s Latino and Asian communities
A pair of UCLA studies reveal many don’t believe they need help, even if they report having psychological symptoms.
Report identifies barriers to accessing dental care for low-income Californians
A UCLA Center for Health Policy Research brief notes that a looming shortage of dentists in the state could exacerbate the problem.