In this new review, Clara Lu, Rabeeyah Ahmed, Amel Lamri, and Sonia S. Anand examine past and current understandings of race, ethnicity, and ancestry in research. https://t.co/AM4lIvBUT1 https://t.co/iFLSw9sq3a
Use of race, ethnicity, and ancestry data in health research.
Mentions
Extended reach
Total likes
Video views
Mentions per month
Sep 2022 – Jul 2023Where it's discussed
-
News6 articles
-
X / Twitter5 posts
-
Blogs2 articles
-
YouTube1 videos
AI synopsis
What people are saying
The overall tone indicates an awareness of the complexities in defining race, ethnicity, and ancestry in health research, with posts emphasizing the importance of consistent terminology and careful use of language, such as avoiding interchangeable terms and advocating for self-reported data. Words like 'examine,' 'avoid,' and 'recommendations' reflect a thoughtful but cautious attitude towards the article's implications, signaling moderate engagement and perceived impact.
The discussions reflect a cautious approach, emphasizing the need for clearer definitions rather than outright disagreement or support.
Participants show moderate interest, mainly engaging with the importance of terminology and accurate research practices.
The posts demonstrate some depth, referencing specific terms and recommending best practices, indicating thoughtful consideration.
The conversations highlight a recognized need for improvement in research standards, suggesting moderate potential influence on future studies.
Abstract in brief
- Race, ethnicity, and ancestry are commonly used in health research, but there is no standard definition, leading to confusion and misuse.
- These terms should be understood as distinct, with researchers encouraged to define and use them consistently, prioritizing self-reported data over observer-assigned classifications.
- The article emphasizes the importance of clear, reliable definitions to improve the accuracy and future use of racial, ethnic, and ancestral classifications in health studies.
Top posts
Most liked on X and BlueskyRT @PLOSGPH: In this new review, Clara Lu, Rabeeyah Ahmed, Amel Lamri, and Sonia S. Anand examine past and current understandings of race,…
RT @physorg_health: Researchers should avoid using terms like 'race,' '#ancestry' and '#ethnicity' interchangeably @mcmastereng @PLOSGPH ht…
RT @PLOSGPH: In this new review, Clara Lu, Rabeeyah Ahmed, Amel Lamri, and Sonia S. Anand examine past and current understandings of race,…
All mentions
Utilizing Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry Data in Health Research
This video discusses the importance of clear, consistent definitions of race, ethnicity, and ancestry in health research and emphasizes prioritizing self-reported data for accurate classifications.
RT @PLOSGPH: In this new review, Clara Lu, Rabeeyah Ahmed, Amel Lamri, and Sonia S. Anand examine past and current understandings of race,…
RT @PLOSGPH: In this new review, Clara Lu, Rabeeyah Ahmed, Amel Lamri, and Sonia S. Anand examine past and current understandings of race,…
RT @PLOSGPH: In this new review, Clara Lu, Rabeeyah Ahmed, Amel Lamri, and Sonia S. Anand examine past and current understandings of race,…
In this new review, Clara Lu, Rabeeyah Ahmed, Amel Lamri, and Sonia S. Anand examine past and current understandings of race, ethnicity, and ancestry in research. https://t.co/AM4lIvBUT1 https://t.co/iFLSw9sq3a
RT @physorg_health: Researchers should avoid using terms like 'race,' '#ancestry' and '#ethnicity' interchangeably @mcmastereng @PLOSGPH ht…