OMH Knowledge Center

February 2024 Acquisitions List

The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) maintains an extensive collection of documents and journal articles specifically related to minority health. The OMH online library catalog provides access to the nation’s largest repository of information dedicated to the health of minority populations within the United States and its territories. The collection includes more than 75,000 articles, documents, books, journals, audiovisual materials, and organizations related to the health status of racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native populations. Visit the online library catalog to learn more.

This month, the OMH Knowledge Center added 368 resources to the online catalog. Topics include: Racial, ethnic, and sexual/gender identity differences in suicidal behavior and ideation The effect of sleep on the health of minority populations Marijuana use by race and ethnicity

Featured Acquisitions

Respectful Maternity Care: Dissemination and Implementation of Perinatal Safety Culture to Improve Equitable Maternal Healthcare Delivery and Outcomes

Severe maternal morbidity and mortality is a significant public health issue in the United States, disproportionately affecting Black women. A new review from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), titled “Respectful Maternity Care: Dissemination and Implementation of Perinatal Safety Culture to Improve Equitable Maternal Healthcare Delivery and Outcomes,” aims to synthesize research on defining and measuring respectful maternity care (RMC). It describes RMC’s impact on health outcomes and strategies for implementation, particularly for populations at risk for health disparities.

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Clinical Framework for Dismantling Antiblack Racism in the Clinic Room

This new journal article published in Clinical Pediatrics, titled “Clinical Framework for Dismantling Antiblack Racism in the Clinic Room,” aims to equip clinicians with the knowledge and skills to effectively address anti-Black racism in healthcare. It describes the historical and social factors influencing experiences of racism and provides practical strategies for integrating anti-racist practices into clinical care. By fostering open and informed dialogue about race, this article promotes trust-building between providers and patients, ultimately contributing to improved health outcomes.

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