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Borelli JL, Zhou E, Russo LN, Li FH, Tironi M, Yamashita KS, Smiley PA, Campos B. Culturally adapting relational savoring: A therapeutic approach to improve relationship quality. FAMILY PROCESS 2024; 63:667-690. [PMID: 38533758 PMCID: PMC11245364 DOI: 10.1111/famp.12989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Relational savoring (RS) is a brief, strengths-based approach to heightening attentional focus to moments of positive connectedness within relationships. RS can be administered preventatively or within an intervention context when a therapist aspires to foster more optimal relational functioning. Typically administered within a one-on-one therapy setting, RS has demonstrated efficacy in enhancing intra- and interpersonal outcomes. To increase access to mental health services, the developers of RS are committed to engaging in an iterative approach of enhancing the cultural congruence and accessibility of this intervention within various cultural contexts, beginning with Latine groups in Southern California. In this article, we describe relational savoring and its theoretical and empirical support, including the process of culturally adapting the intervention within the context of three major studies, each with a distinct focus on Latine groups, a community that is underserved in mental health care settings. We then provide a vision for future research to improve upon the intervention's compatibility for Latine families and other populations.
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- Jessica L Borelli
- Department of Psychological Science, University of California, Irvine, California, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southern California, California, Los Angeles, USA
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- Department of Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine, California, USA
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- Department of Psychological Science, University of California, Irvine, California, USA
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- Department of Educational Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Psychological Science, University of California, Irvine, California, USA
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- Department of Psychological Science, Pomona College, Pomona, California, USA
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- Department of Psychological Science, University of California, Irvine, California, USA
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Clarke-Sather A, Schofield KE. A framework for using data and collaboration to drive prevention through engineering design: Reducing injury and severity in greenhouse and nursery workers. JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH 2023; 86:52-61. [PMID: 37718070 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2023.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION A framework of collaboration between safety professionals and design engineers was proposed that provided direction for utilizing analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to prevent worker injury. This interdisciplinary, context-steeped approach can be utilized across a variety of industries to promote risk reduction by designing equipment and processes to prevent common workplace injuries in the first place. Safety professional expertise in regional worker's compensation claims analysis (including statistical analysis on a quantitative basis and qualitative analysis of trends in written injury descriptions of circumstance) provided the starting point for identifying industries of interest for this approach. METHOD Followed by education of design engineers on safety approaches (including hazard identification, the ANSI/ASSP Z590.3 consensus-based standard), tools such as risk assessment matrices and methods for effective on-site work observation and interviews with workers affords transfer of knowledge. Design engineers then utilize safety influenced design problem identification and goal criteria to create and select concepts for eventual detail design and prototype testing on-site. This approach was implemented in a case-study at a Midwest greenhouse industry facility site in summer of 2019. Two problem areas were identified and addressed with two unique engineering designs that were prototyped and utilized at the facility with success. PRACTICAL APPLICATION This approach can apply to other industries and collaborative teams in the future to prevent worker injury by design.
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Lee CN, Matthew RA, Orpinas P. Design, implementation, and evaluation of community health worker training programs in Latinx communities: A scoping review. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY 2023; 51:382-405. [PMID: 35716392 PMCID: PMC10084025 DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This review examines the current reporting trends of program design, implementation, and evaluation of training programs for Latinx community health workers. Five scholarly databases were searched using a scoping review methodology to identify articles describing training programs for Latinx community health workers. The timeframe was 2009 to 2021. We identified 273 articles, with 59 meeting inclusion criteria. Researchers thematically coded the articles to identify reporting strategies related to program design, implementation, and evaluation. Findings suggest a lack of consensus in reporting elements critical to program resources, instructor qualifications, frequency and length of training implementation, theoretical background, and pedagogical tools associated with the training program. We offer detailed reporting recommendations of community health worker training programs to support the consistent dissemination of promising practices and facilitate the initiation of new programs for Latinx community health workers.
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- Christina N. Lee
- Department of Anthropology, Franklin College of Arts and ScienceUniversity of GeorgiaAthensGeorgiaUSA
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- Department of Health Promotion and Behavior, College of Public HealthUniversity of GeorgiaAthensGeorgiaUSA
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Cáceres NA, Shirazipour CH, Herrera E, Figueiredo JC, Salvy SJ. Exploring Latino Promotores/a de Salud (Community Health Workers) knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines. SSM. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN HEALTH 2022; 2:100033. [PMID: 34904136 PMCID: PMC8654703 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmqr.2021.100033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Promotoras/promotores (i.e., community health workers) are uniquely positioned to provide much needed COVID-19 education and outreach in Latino communities, particularly in areas with disparities in vaccination rates. This study used qualitative methods to explore promotoras perspectives on COVID-19 vaccines, with a focus on understanding how vaccine knowledge and viewpoints among Latino communities can formulate recommendations to improve uptake of vaccination. Promotoras (N=22) were recruited to participate in semi-structured focus groups conducted virtually. Reflexive thematic analysis identified three overarching themes: (1) prevalence of misinformation (related to lack of trustworthy information, mistrust in the government, immigration status concerns, and conspiracy theories); (2) hesitancy (related to health concerns and eligibility confusion); and (3) recommendations for improving vaccine uptake. Delays in vaccination were not strictly due to doubts or fears but were also related to access barriers. The themes provide insight into the Latino communities' perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines and reasons why some remain unvaccinated. Promotoras' perspectives are integral to the development of strategies and approaches to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, uptake, and implementation among underserved communities.
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- Nenette A. Cáceres
- Corresponding author. 700 N. San Vicente Blvd, Suite G-599, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA
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Buro AW, Roman Candelaria K, Bailey R, Luna F, Albizu-Jacob A, Stern M, Redwine L. Exploration of Multilevel Barriers and Strategies That Affected Early COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing in Rural Latino Communities in Southwest Florida. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:11785. [PMID: 36142059 PMCID: PMC9517188 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted multiple racial and ethnic minority groups, including Latinos residing in rural communities. Low rates of vaccination and testing combined with social determinants of health have contributed significantly to this disparate impact. Given the needs and constraints unique to rural Latino migrant and immigrant communities, this qualitative study examined multilevel barriers and strategies that affect COVID-19 vaccination and testing uptake among these communities in southwest Florida. Four focus groups (n = 25) were conducted between March and April 2021 with various key stakeholders, including rural Latino community members, local leaders, and community health workers ('Promotoras de Salud'). Themes that aligned with barriers to COVID-19 vaccination and testing included fear, lack of control, misinformation, lack of accessibility, and institutional/policy issues; themes that aligned with strategies to improve COVID-19 vaccination and testing uptake included faith, taking care of self, and community and family resilience. Recommendations for improving future pandemic responses for rural Latino communities include incorporating multiple levels of intervention, such as consideration of the role of the family, involving trusted community members, and ensuring the development and implementation of fair and consistent policies.
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- Acadia W. Buro
- Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL 33617, USA
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- Department of Child and Family Studies, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Department of Child and Family Studies, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL 33617, USA
- Department of Child and Family Studies, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Department of Child and Family Studies, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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Borelli JL, Russo LN, Arreola J, Cervantes BR, Marquez CM, Montiel G, Avalos V, Carballo J, Garcia J, Bhatt I, Torres G, Leal F, Guerra N. Saving a seat at the table for community members: co-creating an attachment-based intervention for low-income Latin parent-youth dyads using a promotor/a model. RESEARCH IN PSYCHOTHERAPY: PSYCHOPATHOLOGY, PROCESS AND OUTCOME 2022; 25. [PMID: 35373959 PMCID: PMC9153758 DOI: 10.4081/ripppo.2022.598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Evidence for the effectiveness of attachment-based interventions in improving youth’s socioemotional health increases each year, yet potential for scalability of existing programs is limited. Available programs may have lower acceptability within low-income immigrant communities. Co-designing and implementing interventions with trained community workers (Promotors) offers an appealing solution to multiple challenges, but community workers must have high investment in the program for this to be a workable solution. This study examines the experiences of promotors involved in the co-creation and delivery of an attachmentbased intervention program for low-income Latinx youth (ages 8 to 17) and their mothers. Promotors (N=8) completed surveys, reporting on the experiences of each therapy group in terms of group dynamic (e.g., promotors’ connectedness to each group, perceived program relevance). Following the completion of the intervention study, promotors participated in interviews in which they described their experiences in co-creating the intervention, delivering the intervention to the community, and their recommendations for improving the intervention. Overall, promotors perceived group dynamics as positive, though the mother groups were evaluated as significantly higher in quality (e.g., lower conflict) than the youth groups. Interviews revealed that promotors enjoyed the cocreation process and identified important areas for improvements for the intervention (incorporation of more visuals, creation of agelimited groups, reducing number of youth sessions) and evaluation (reduction in length, modification of language). Integrating input from promotors in the process of co-creating and implementing an intervention can benefit every member of the community from the program participants to the providers themselves.
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Flores I, Consoli AJ, Gonzalez JC, Sanchez EL, Barnett ML. " Todo Se Hace de Corazón:" An Examination of Role and Identity Among Latina Promotoras de Salud. JOURNAL OF LATINX PSYCHOLOGY 2022; 10:5-24. [PMID: 35112070 PMCID: PMC8802993 DOI: 10.1037/lat0000194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Promotoras de salud are community health workers that mostly help the underserved members of Latinx communities. They seek to reduce health disparities through community engagement and work that is voluntary or mostly unpaid. While there is evidence that promotoras aid in prevention, follow-up care, and treatment adherence, little is known about promotoras themselves, specifically, the impact that fulfilling their roles has on their views of themselves and their service identities. Fourteen Spanish-speaking, Latina promotoras were interviewed individually about their experiences and their motivation for the role. Four themes emerged from the content analysis of the participant responses: "Uno Nace Siendo Promotora:" One is Born Being a Promotora, "Poner Esa Semillita:" To Plant a Seed by Sharing Knowledge, "Es un Regalo Ser Promotora:" It is a Gift to be a Promotora, and "Se Hace por Amor pero también Hay Necesidad:" A Labor of Love but there are Needs too. The findings show that assuming and enacting the promotora role had positive benefits, both personal and professional, despite the often-limited recognition they received. The findings have multiple implications for the development of health and prevention programs, particularly for those that involve promotoras de salud.
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- Iliana Flores
- Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara
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- Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara
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- Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara
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- Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara
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- Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara
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Burkett K, Kamimura-Nishimura KI, Suarez-Cano G, Ferreira-Corso L, Jacquez F, Vaughn LM. Latino-to-Latino: Promotores' Beliefs on Engaging Latino Participants in Autism Research. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2021; 9:1125-1134. [PMID: 34156630 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-021-01053-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND In Latino(a) communities, promotores de salud (i.e., community health workers; promotores) are becoming critical participants in prevention, health promotion, and the delivery of health care. Although involving culturally diverse participants in research is a national priority, recruitment and retention of research participants from these groups is challenging. Therefore, there is an increased need to identify strategies for successful recruitment of participants from underrepresented minority backgrounds. Our overall study purpose was to gain promotores' perspectives on recruiting Latino(a) immigrant community members for an intervention study on autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The goal of this paper is to explore insider promotores' views on the barriers and facilitators to research participation in the Latino(a) community and learn strategies for recruiting Latino(a) participants in a nontraditional destination city. METHODS We conducted qualitative focus groups with an established group of promotores known as Latinos Unidos por la Salud (LU-Salud), who were members of a community-academic research team. Fifteen LU-Salud promotores participated in the focus groups. Focus group interviews were analyzed by using Leininger's data analysis enabler. These results will inform our partnerships with promotores and Latino(a) neighborhood agencies to increase recruitment for community-based research on promoting awareness of ASD among Latino(a) families. RESULTS Promotores were credible community members able to gain community trust and committed to improving the health and well-being of their Latino(a) community, including involving them in research. Latino(a) research involvement meant facilitating community members' engagement to overcome barriers of distrust around legal and health care systems. Challenges included legal uncertainties, language and literacy barriers, health knowledge, and economic hardship. Promotores also voiced the diversity of cultural practices (subcultures) within the Latino(a) culture that influenced: (1) research engagement, (2) guidance from promotores, (3) immersion in the Latino(a) community, and (4) health and well-being. Experienced promotores, who are living in a nontraditional migration area, believe the primary facilitator to increasing research involvement is Latino(a)-to-Latino(a) recruitment. CONCLUSIONS These findings will aid in building partnerships to recruit participants for future studies that promote early recognition of ASD in the Latino(a) community.
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- Karen Burkett
- Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center/University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, 3333 Burnet Ave. MLC 4002, Cincinnati, OH, 45229, USA.
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- Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center/University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, 3333 Burnet Ave. MLC 4002, Cincinnati, OH, 45229, USA
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- Department of Developmental Pediatrics, Siskin Children's Institute Center for Developmental Pediatrics, 1101 Carter Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37402, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210376, Cincinnati, OH, 45221, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 3333 Burnet Ave. MLC 2008, Cincinnati, OH, 45229, USA
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Coulter K, Ingram M, McClelland DJ, Lohr A. Positionality of Community Health Workers on Health Intervention Research Teams: A Scoping Review. Front Public Health 2020; 8:208. [PMID: 32612967 PMCID: PMC7308474 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.00208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Community health workers (CHWs) are increasingly involved as members of health intervention research teams. Given that CHWs are engaged in a variety of research roles, there is a need for better understanding of the ways in which CHWs are incorporated in research and the potential benefits. This scoping review synthesizes evidence regarding the kinds of health research studies involving CHWs, CHWs' roles in implementing health intervention research, their positionality on research teams, and how their involvement benefits health intervention research. The scoping review includes peer-reviewed health intervention articles published between 2008-2018 in the U.S. A search of PubMed, Embase and CINAHL identified a total of 3,129 titles and abstracts, 266 of which met the inclusion criteria and underwent full text review. A total of 130 articles were identified for a primary analysis of the research and the level of CHWs involvement, and of these 23 articles were included in a secondary analysis in which CHWs participated in 5 or more intervention research phases. The scoping review found that CHWs are involved across the spectrum of research, including developing research questions, intervention design, participant recruitment, intervention implementation, data collection, data analysis, and results dissemination. CHW positionality as research partners varied greatly across studies, and they are not uniformly integrated within all stages of research. The majority of these studies employed a community based participatory research (CBPR) approach, and CBPR studies included CHWs as research partners in more phases of research relative to non-CBPR studies. This scoping review documents specific benefits from the inclusion of CHWs as partners in health intervention research and identifies strategies to engage CHWs as research partners and to ensure that CHW contributions to research are well-documented.
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- Kiera Coulter
- Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- University of Arizona Health Sciences Library, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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Community Health Advisors' Participation in a Dissemination and Implementation Study of an Evidence-Based Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Program in a Faith-Based Setting. J Community Health 2019; 43:694-704. [PMID: 29427128 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-018-0473-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Community health advisors (CHAs) have been widely involved in health promotion, but few details on role expectations, retention, and evaluation have been reported. In a dissemination and implementation (D&I) study of an evidence-based healthy eating and physical activity program, 59 churches were randomized to an intervention (n = 39) or control (delayed intervention) (n = 20) condition. In a novel approach, CHAs worked with church committees rather than congregants by providing training (n = 59) and technical assistance (n = 54) to the committees to implement a program focused on structural and policy-level changes to support congregants' behavioral changes. CHA training comprised self-study via electronic training modules, in-person training, and telephone-based training. Evaluation methods were pilot test participants' and CHAs' ratings of their training; observers' ratings of CHAs' church training delivery; church committee members' ratings of the training experience, including CHAs' performance; and data from the TA database to assess CHAs' adherence to the protocol. The main challenge was the early dropout of one CHA and the reduced role of another. CHAs trained 142 intervention and 60 control church committee members in nine sessions; they covered 99% (intervention) and 90% (control) of training content, indicating high fidelity. Observers' scored CHAs' teaching and facilitation skills at 96.7% (intervention) and 80% (control) of the possible score. CHAs completed 92% of intervention and 93% of control TA calls. The great majority of church participants' comments regarding CHAs were positive. This study demonstrates that with training and support, CHAs demonstrate high levels of intervention fidelity, confidence, and competence.
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Sharpe PA, Wilcox S, Stucker J, Kinnard D, Bernhart J, James KL. Community Health Advisors' Characteristics and Behaviors, Role Performance, and Volunteer Satisfaction in a Church-Based Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Intervention. J Community Health 2019; 45:88-97. [PMID: 31399893 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-019-00722-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Revised: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Community Health Advisors (CHAs) contribute to health promotion program effectiveness, but their role in faith-based programs is understudied, and little is known about their role performance or satisfaction. In a dissemination and implementation study, 19 CHAs were trained to provide healthy eating (HE) and physical activity (PA) program training to church committees. Of these, 17 CHAs trained 347 attendees from 115 churches. Thirteen CHAs remained for the 12-month period and provided telephone-based technical assistance (TA) to churches. To evaluate their experiences and satisfaction, CHAs completed questionnaires at baseline and 12 months. Staff observers and church committee members evaluated CHAs' effectiveness as trainers. There were no significant changes in the CHAs' own body mass index, PA, fruit and vegetable intake, or self-rated health but significant increases in their perceived knowledge of PA (p = 0.01) and HE (p = 0.02). CHAs reported high agreement regarding the quality of their training for the role and moderate volunteer satisfaction on average but thought that the time required of them was somewhat more than expected, though they were interested in volunteering for a future, similar role. Church committee members agreed with CHAs' effectiveness as trainers and the helpfulness of the TA calls. Staff observers rated CHAs' as having covered 87.8% of church training content and agreed that, on average, the CHAs were effective trainers. Assessing CHAs' availability, clear communication about the time requirements, and over-recruitment to offset attrition and decrease the workload may be needed to improve retention and support satisfaction.
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- Patricia A Sharpe
- Prevention Research Center, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, 921 Assembly Street, First Floor, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA.
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- Prevention Research Center and Department of Exercise Science, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, 921 Assembly Street, First Floor, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- Prevention Research Center, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, 921 Assembly Street, First Floor, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- Prevention Research Center, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, 921 Assembly Street, First Floor, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- Prevention Research Center and Department of Exercise Science, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, 921 Assembly Street, First Floor, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- South Carolina Conference, The United Methodist Church, 4908 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC, 29203, USA
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Burns BM, Merritt J, Chyu L, Gil R. The Implementation of Mindfulness-Based, Trauma-Informed Parent Education in an Underserved Latino Community: The Emergence of a Community Workforce. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY 2019; 63:338-354. [PMID: 31177534 DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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In this practice-oriented program review, a mindfulness-based, trauma-informed parent intervention, called Safe, Secure and Loved™ (SSL), designed to strengthen nurturing parenting and children's resilience, was implemented in an underserved Latino community. Across 5 years, a volunteer community workforce of promotoras transformed an academic-community research partnership into a community-led program partnership and established sustainable agency parent education programming. To better understand this transformation, we used a modified implementation science (IS) framework to structure interviews from members of the academic-community research partnership. Findings suggest that the commitment and cultural expertise of the volunteer community workforce acted as the major leadership drivers to create the community-led program partnership. Employing mindfulness-based, trauma-informed parent education designed to promote nurturing parenting and children's resilience may be an effective training model to engage and mobilize a volunteer community workforce from an underserved community.
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- Barbara M Burns
- Child Studies Program, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, USA
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- Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, USA
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- Public Health Program, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, USA
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- Sacred Heart Community Service, San Jose, CA, USA
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Mader K, Sammen JM, Klene C, Nguyen J, Simpson M, Ruland SL, Westfall JM. Community-Designed Messaging Interventions to Improve Cost-of-Care Conversations in Settings Serving Low-Income, Latino Populations. Ann Intern Med 2019; 170:S79-S86. [PMID: 31060058 DOI: 10.7326/m18-2140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Little is known about how to promote cost-of-care conversations in health care settings. OBJECTIVE To develop and evaluate community-designed messages promoting cost-of-care conversations. DESIGN Focus groups and point-of-care surveys. SETTING Three pediatric clinics, a family community health clinic, and a community health worker (promotora) program serving predominately low-income, Latino populations in Adams County, Colorado. PARTICIPANTS Focus groups included staff (n = 22) and patients or community members (n = 15). At baseline, 107 patients and 9 providers completed surveys, and 111 patients and 11 providers did so postintervention. INTERVENTION Setting-specific, community-designed messages about cost-of-care conversations delivered to patients on fliers. MEASUREMENTS Qualitative themes about the frequency and nature of cost-of-care conversations, and frequencies of patient- and provider-reported cost-of-care conversations before and after the intervention. RESULTS Five themes emerged from the focus groups, and the groups reported more discussion of costs after distribution of the messaging interventions than before in the clinical but not the community setting. Lack of transparent pricing tools was a barrier, and consideration of incidental costs was important. In cross-sectional, point-of-care surveys, fewer patients reported talking about costs with providers at baseline (44.4%) than after the messaging intervention (73.7%). Providers reported similar frequency of talking about costs with patients before (41.0%) and after (44.9%) the intervention. Nearly one third of patient and provider reports were discordant regarding whether costs were discussed. LIMITATIONS The response rate was low, cost-of-care conversations were self-reported, generalizability of the findings to other settings is uncertain, and the sample was small. The survey proved infeasible in the promotora setting. CONCLUSION Participants reported some favorable perceptions of cost-of-care conversations after implementation of community-designed messages, suggesting promise for this approach to promoting conversations about costs of care in settings serving low-income, uninsured Latino populations. PRIMARY FUNDING SOURCE Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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- Kari Mader
- Denver Health & Hospitals, Denver, Colorado (K.M.)
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- Center for Health Progress, Denver, Colorado (J.S., C.K., J.N.)
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- Center for Health Progress, Denver, Colorado (J.S., C.K., J.N.)
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- University of Colorado-Denver, Aurora, Colorado (M.S., S.L.R., J.M.W.)
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- University of Colorado-Denver, Aurora, Colorado (M.S., S.L.R., J.M.W.)
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- University of Colorado-Denver, Aurora, Colorado (M.S., S.L.R., J.M.W.)
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Ralston AL, Andrews AR, Hope DA. Fulfilling the promise of mental health technology to reduce public health disparities: Review and research agenda. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/cpsp.12277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Maxwell AE, Young S, Moe E, Bastani R, Wentzell E. Understanding Factors that Influence Health Care Utilization Among Mixtec and Zapotec Women in a Farmworker Community in California. J Community Health 2019; 43:356-365. [PMID: 28975501 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-017-0430-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This paper examines health care utilization among indigenous immigrants from Oaxaca, Mexico, who have settled in a farmworker community in southern California. In 2016, two trained Spanish-Mixteco and Spanish-Zapoteco bi-lingual interviewers conducted in-depth interviews with 44 indigenous women residing in Oxnard, California on issues that affect health care utilization. Interviews were conducted in Mixteco, Zapoteco and Spanish and were coded to identify structural, cultural, and provider-related barriers to health care utilization. Five bi-lingual Spanish-Mixteco indigenous interpreters employed at local clinics were also interviewed. Many women reported lack of health insurance, inability to pay, language barriers, long waiting times, rushed encounters with providers, and seeking western medical care only after home remedies did not work. However, several women were able to access routine health care services, often with support from indigenous interpreters employed at clinics. Interviews with five interpreters found that they provided assistance with interpretation during medical encounters and appointment making. They also educated patients about upcoming exams, identified low-cost services and insurance programs available to patients, assisted with paperwork and occasionally educated physicians on behalf of their patients. In addition to addressing barriers to health care access our findings suggest the importance of identifying and leveraging community assets, such as indigenous navigators, when developing programs for such underserved communities. Our findings can inform best practice in settings that provide health care to indigenous populations and may also apply to settings that provide health care to other immigrant communities that have very limited familiarity and contact with western health care.
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- Annette E Maxwell
- Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, University of California Los Angeles, 650 Charles Young Drive South, A2-125 CHS, Box 956900, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-6900, USA.
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- Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project, PO Box 20543, Oxnard, CA, 93034, USA
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- Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, University of California Los Angeles, 650 Charles Young Drive South, A2-125 CHS, Box 956900, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-6900, USA
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- Department of Anthropology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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Young S, Gomez N, Maxwell AE. Providing Health Education to Mixtec Farmworkers in California via Workshops and Radio: A Feasibility Study. Health Promot Pract 2018; 20:520-528. [PMID: 29745264 DOI: 10.1177/1524839918772282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Originating from one of the poorest areas in Mexico, Mixtecs are one of the largest indigenous groups of workers in California. Providing health education to this group is challenging because many do not speak English or Spanish, and indigenous languages are mainly oral, not written. We explored the feasibility of conveying health information through the radio and in promotora-led workshops. The study included an evaluation of the workshops through surveys before the workshop and 4 to 6 months later in a subsample of 96 indigenous women. The number of radio listeners averaged more than 2,000 per month, and 500 community members attended a workshop. Among women who completed pre- and postworkshop assessments (N = 75), there was a statistically significant increase in knowledge of how to get a wellness visit, where to get a free mammogram, and mammography screening guidelines. Women who ever had a mammogram or wellness visit at baseline were significantly more likely to report receipt of this service during the follow-up period than women who never had this service. Educational workshops and radio are promising and culturally appropriate strategies to provide health information in this community. However, many women need additional assistance to navigate access to health care.
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- Sandra Young
- 1 Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project, Oxnard, CA, USA
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- 1 Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project, Oxnard, CA, USA
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Schmied EA, Chuang E, Madanat H, Moody J, Ibarra L, Ortiz K, Macias K, Ayala GX. A Qualitative Examination of Parent Engagement in a Family-Based Childhood Obesity Program. Health Promot Pract 2018; 19:905-914. [PMID: 29448812 DOI: 10.1177/1524839918757487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Low parent engagement is frequently identified as a barrier to effective implementation of family-based childhood obesity prevention and control programs. A more nuanced understanding of factors affecting parent engagement is important for improving implementation and, ultimately, program efficacy. This qualitative study examined factors influencing parent engagement in a family-based childhood obesity prevention and control program. Semistructured interviews informed by the health belief model and the transtheoretical model were conducted with 22 predominantly Latina mothers following the scheduled conclusion of program activities. Spanish- and English-language interviews were transcribed, translated into English (if Spanish), coded, and summarized using established protocols. Differences between parents who attended at least two thirds of program activities and those who did not were examined. There were no significant demographic differences between parents who did and did not complete two thirds of program activities. Findings indicated that differences in parent engagement may be at least partially explained by differences in parental motivations for participating and in barriers and facilitators, such as children's level of support and enthusiasm for the program. Parents were highly satisfied with the program content and the community health workers who delivered the program. This study adds to emergent literature regarding parents' experiences in family-based childhood obesity prevention and control programs. Potential targets for improving program engagement are discussed.
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- Emily A Schmied
- 1 San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA.,2 Institute for Behavioral and Community Health, San Diego, CA, USA
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- 1 San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA.,2 Institute for Behavioral and Community Health, San Diego, CA, USA
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- 4 University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- 2 Institute for Behavioral and Community Health, San Diego, CA, USA
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- 2 Institute for Behavioral and Community Health, San Diego, CA, USA
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- 1 San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA.,2 Institute for Behavioral and Community Health, San Diego, CA, USA
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Ell K, Aranda MP, Wu S, Oh H, Lee PJ, Guterman J. Promotora assisted depression and self-care management among predominantly Latinos with concurrent chronic illness: Safety net care system clinical trial results. Contemp Clin Trials 2017; 61:1-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2017.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2017] [Revised: 06/08/2017] [Accepted: 07/02/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Taverno Ross SE, Documet PI, Pate RR, Smith-Tapia I, Wisniewski LM, Gibbs BB. Study Protocol for a Home-based Obesity Prevention Program in Latino Preschool Children. TRANSLATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE 2017; 2:85-91. [PMID: 29082322 DOI: 10.1249/tjx.0000000000000038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE This paper describes the study design for ANDALE Pittsburgh, a culturally-appropriate, family-based intervention to promote a healthy weight in Latino preschool children. METHODS/DESIGN The study was organized into two major phases: Phase I: Conduct focus groups with 30 Latino parents of preschool children to inform the development of a culturally-appropriate intervention; Phase II: Test the feasibility and effectiveness of the intervention with 50 families. Participants were recruited from an emerging Latino community through community gatherings, flyers, and word of mouth. Six promotoras (females >18 years, active in community) received 25 hours of training using the intervention curriculum finalized after Phase I. Promotoras delivered the home-based intervention to families over 10, 90-minute weekly sessions that included education, practice, and action (i.e., goal setting). Behavior modification constructs and strategies (e.g., goal setting, problem solving, social support), and building of self-efficacy through healthy recipe preparation and physical activity breaks, were also included. Outcomes (e.g., child BMI) were assessed pre- and post-intervention. Process evaluation assessed fidelity, dose, reach, recruitment, and contextual factors using multiple data sources and mixed methods. DISCUSSION The ANDALE Pittsburgh study will expand the body of knowledge on interventions to promote a healthy weight in Latino preschool children living in an emerging Latino community. If successful, this approach will be evaluated in a future, larger-scale intervention and provide a potential model to help to address and prevent obesity in this population.
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- Sharon E Taverno Ross
- Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Exercise Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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Daar DA, Alvarez-Estrada M, Alpert AE. The Latino Physician Shortage: How the Affordable Care Act Increases the Value of Latino Spanish-Speaking Physicians and What Efforts Can Increase Their Supply. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2017; 5:170-178. [PMID: 28364372 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-017-0354-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2016] [Revised: 02/01/2017] [Accepted: 02/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The United States Latino population is growing at a rapid pace and is set to reach nearly 30% by 2050. The demand for culturally and linguistically competent health care is increasing in lockstep with this growth; however, the supply of doctors with skills and experience suited for this care is lagging. In particular, there is a major shortage of Latino Spanish-speaking physicians, and the gap between demand and supply is widening. The implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has increased the capacity of the US healthcare system to care for the growing Latino Spanish-speaking population, through health insurance exchanges, increased funding for safety net institutions, and efforts to improve efficiency and coordination of care, particularly with Accountable Care Organizations and the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program. With these policies in mind, the authors discuss how the value of Latino Spanish-speaking physicians to the healthcare system has increased under the environment of the ACA. In addition, the authors highlight key efforts to increase the supply of this physician population, including the implementation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act, premedical pipeline programs, and academic medicine and medical school education initiatives to increase Latino representation among physicians.
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- David A Daar
- University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, CA, USA.,The UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business, Irvine, CA, USA
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- University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, CA, USA. .,The UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business, Irvine, CA, USA.
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Montealegre JR, Mullen PD, L Jibaja-Weiss M, Vargas Mendez MM, Scheurer ME. Feasibility of Cervical Cancer Screening Utilizing Self-sample Human Papillomavirus Testing Among Mexican Immigrant Women in Harris County, Texas: A Pilot Study. J Immigr Minor Health 2016; 17:704-12. [PMID: 25358741 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-014-0125-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Here we evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of self-sample human papillomavirus (HPV) testing (self-HPV) among a sample of predominantly Mexican immigrant women who never or sporadically attend for Pap testing. Immigrant women who had not had a Pap test in the past 3 years (n = 100) were recruited. Participants self-collected a cervical sample for HPV testing. High-risk (HR) HPV-positive women were referred for clinical follow-up. Acceptability of self-HPV was high, with 99% reporting that they would be willing to use self-HPV regularly. Nineteen women (19%) tested positive for HR-HPV. Of these, 50% obtained clinical follow-up within 3 months. For those who did not, the primary barrier to follow-up was difficulty obtaining healthcare coverage. In conclusion, self-HPV is highly acceptable to Mexican immigrant women who otherwise do not attend for Pap testing. While the approach addresses critical barriers to primary screening, questions remain as to whether uninsured HR-HPV positive women are able to attend for clinical follow-up.
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- Jane R Montealegre
- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, MS: BCM 305, Houston, TX, 77030, USA,
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Perez HR, Nick MW, Mateo KF, Squires A, Sherman SE, Kalet A, Jay M. Adapting a weight management tool for Latina women: a usability study of the Veteran Health Administration's MOVE!23 tool. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2016; 16:128. [PMID: 27716279 PMCID: PMC5053210 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-016-0368-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2016] [Accepted: 09/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Obesity disproportionately affects Latina women, but few targeted, technology-assisted interventions that incorporate tailored health information exist for this population. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) uses an online weight management tool (MOVE!23) which is publicly available, but was not designed for use in non-VHA populations. Methods We conducted a qualitative study to determine how interactions between the tool and other contextual elements impacted task performance when the target Latina users interacted with MOVE!23. We sought to identify and classify specific facilitators and barriers that might inform design changes to the tool and its context of use, and in turn promote usability. Six English-speaking, adult Latinas were recruited from an inner city primary care clinic and a nursing program at a local university in the United States to engage in a “Think-Aloud” protocol while using MOVE!23. Sessions were recorded, transcribed, and coded to identify interactions between four factors that contribute to usability (Tool, Task, User, Context). Results Five themes influencing usability were identified: Technical Ability and Technology Preferences; Language Confusion and Ambiguity; Supportive Tool Design and Facilitator Guidance; Relevant Examples; and Personal Experience. Features of the tool, task, and other contextual factors failed to fully support participants at times, impeding task completion. Participants interacted with the tool more readily when its language was familiar and content was personally relevant. When faced with ambiguity and uncertainty, they relied on the tool’s visual cues and examples, actively sought relevant personal experiences, and/or requested facilitator support. Conclusions The ability of our participants to successfully use the tool was influenced by the interaction of individual characteristics with those of the tool and other contextual factors. We identified both tool-specific and context-related changes that could overcome barriers to the use of MOVE!23 among Latinas. Several general considerations for the design of eHealth tools are noted.
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- Hector R Perez
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, 10467, USA
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- Program for Medical Education and Technology, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Research, VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, 423 East 23rd Street, 15161N, New York, NY, 10010, USA.,Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Research, VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, 423 East 23rd Street, 15161N, New York, NY, 10010, USA.,Population Health, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Research, VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, 423 East 23rd Street, 15161N, New York, NY, 10010, USA. .,Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10016, USA. .,Population Health, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
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Mendoza-Vasconez AS, Linke S, Muñoz M, Pekmezi D, Ainsworth C, Cano M, Williams V, Marcus BH, Larsen BA. Promoting Physical Activity among Underserved Populations. Curr Sports Med Rep 2016; 15:290-7. [PMID: 27399827 PMCID: PMC5371027 DOI: 10.1249/jsr.0000000000000276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Underserved populations, including racial/ethnic minorities, individuals with low socioeconomic status, and individuals with physical disabilities, are less likely to engage in sufficient moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and are thus at increased risk of morbidity and mortality. These populations face unique challenges to engaging in MVPA. Learning how to overcome these challenges is a necessary first step in achieving health equity through health promotion research. In this review of the literature, we discuss issues and strategies that have been used to promote MVPA among individuals from underserved populations, focusing on recruitment, intervention delivery, and the use of technology in interventions. Physical activity promotion research among these vulnerable populations is scarce. Nevertheless, there is preliminary evidence of efficacy in the use of certain recruitment and intervention strategies including tailoring, cultural adaptation, incorporation of new technologies, and multilevel and community-based approaches for physical activity promotion among different underserved populations.
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- Andrea S Mendoza-Vasconez
- 1 Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, University of California, La Jolla, CA; 2 Department of Health Behavior, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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Maxwell AE, Danao LL, Cayetano RT, Crespi CM, Bastani R. Implementation of an evidence-based intervention to promote colorectal cancer screening in community organizations: a cluster randomized trial. Transl Behav Med 2016; 6:295-305. [PMID: 27282431 PMCID: PMC4927441 DOI: 10.1007/s13142-015-0349-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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UNLABELLED The implementation of evidence-based strategies to promote colorectal cancer (CRC) screening remains challenging. The aim of this study is to evaluate two strategies to implement an evidence-based intervention to promote CRC screening in Filipino American community organizations. Twenty-two community organizations were randomized to either a basic or enhanced implementation strategy. In both arms, community health advisors recruited participants non-adherent to CRC screening guidelines, conducted educational sessions, distributed print materials and free fecal occult blood test kits, reminded participants to get screened, and mailed letters to participants' providers. In the enhanced arm, leaders of the organizations participated in implementation efforts. While the effectiveness was similar in both arms of the study (screening rate at 6-month follow-up was 53 % in the enhanced arm, 49 % in the basic arm), 223 participants were screened in the enhanced arm versus 122 in the basic arm. The enhanced implementation strategy reached 83 % more participants and achieved a higher public health impact. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT01351220 (ClinicalTrials.gov).
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- Annette E Maxwell
- Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
- , 650 Charles Young Dr. South, A2-125 CHS, Box 956900, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-6900, USA.
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- Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Shommu NS, Ahmed S, Rumana N, Barron GRS, McBrien KA, Turin TC. What is the scope of improving immigrant and ethnic minority healthcare using community navigators: A systematic scoping review. Int J Equity Health 2016; 15:6. [PMID: 26768130 PMCID: PMC4714538 DOI: 10.1186/s12939-016-0298-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2015] [Accepted: 01/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Immigrants are among the most vulnerable population groups in North America; they face multidimensional hurdles to obtain proper healthcare. Such barriers result in increased risk of developing acute and chronic conditions. Subsequently a great deal of burden is placed on the healthcare system. Community navigator programs are designed to provide culturally sensitive guidance to vulnerable populations in order to overcome barriers to accessing healthcare. Navigators are healthcare workers who support patients to obtain appropriate healthcare. This scoping review systematically searches and summarizes the literature on community navigators to help immigrant and ethnic minority groups in Canada and the United States overcome barriers to healthcare. METHODS We systematically searched electronic databases for primary articles and grey literature. Study selection was performed following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement. Articles were selected based on four criteria: (1) the study population was comprised of immigrants or ethnic minorities living in Canada or the United States; (2) study outcomes were related to chronic disease management or primary care access; (3) the study reported effects of community navigator intervention; (4) the study was published in English. Relevant information from the articles was extracted and reported in the review. RESULT Only one study was found in the literature that focused on navigators for immigrants in Canada. In contrast, 29 articles were found that reported navigator intervention programs for immigrant minorities in the United States. In these studies navigators trained and guided members of several ethnic communities for chronic disease prevention and management, to undertake cancer screening as well as accessing primary healthcare. The studies reported substantial improvement in the immigrant and ethnic minority health outcomes in the United States. The single Canadian study also reported positive outcome of navigators among immigrant women. CONCLUSION Navigator interventions have not been fully explored in Canada, where as, there have been many studies in the United States and these demonstrated significant improvements in immigrant health outcomes. With many immigrants arriving in Canada each year, community navigators may provide a solution to reduce the existing healthcare barriers and support better health outcomes for new comers.
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- Nusrat Sharmeen Shommu
- Department of Family Medicine, Room G012F, Health Sciences Center, University of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Drive Northwest, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1, Canada.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Room G012F, Health Sciences Center, University of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Drive Northwest, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1, Canada.
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- Sleep Center, Foothills Medical Center, University of Calgary, 1403 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB, Canada.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Room G012F, Health Sciences Center, University of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Drive Northwest, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1, Canada.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Room G012F, Health Sciences Center, University of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Drive Northwest, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1, Canada. .,Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Drive Northwest, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Room G012F, Health Sciences Center, University of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Drive Northwest, Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1, Canada. .,Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Drive Northwest, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada.
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Yusuf A, Elsabbagh M. At the cross-roads of participatory research and biomarker discovery in autism: the need for empirical data. BMC Med Ethics 2015; 16:88. [PMID: 26669759 PMCID: PMC4681135 DOI: 10.1186/s12910-015-0082-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2015] [Accepted: 12/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Identifying biomarkers for autism can improve outcomes for those affected by autism. Engaging the diverse stakeholders in the research process using community-based participatory research (CBPR) can accelerate biomarker discovery into clinical applications. However, there are limited examples of stakeholder involvement in autism research, possibly due to conceptual and practical concerns. We evaluate the applicability of CBPR principles to biomarker discovery in autism and critically review empirical studies adopting these principles. METHODS Using a scoping review methodology, we identified and evaluated seven studies using CBPR principles in biomarker discovery. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS The limited number of studies in biomarker discovery adopting CBPR principles coupled with their methodological limitations suggests that such applications are feasible but challenging. These studies illustrate three CBPR themes: community assessment, setting global priorities, and collaboration in research design. We propose that further research using participatory principles would be useful in accelerating the pace of discovery and the development of clinically meaningful biomarkers. For this goal to be successful we advocate for increased attention to previously identified conceptual and methodological challenges to participatory approaches in health research, including improving scientific rigor and developing long-term partnerships among stakeholders.
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- Afiqah Yusuf
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Ludmer Research & Training Building, 1033 Pine Avenue West, Montreal, QC, H3A 1A1, Canada.
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- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Ludmer Research & Training Building, 1033 Pine Avenue West, Montreal, QC, H3A 1A1, Canada.
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Ell K, Aranda MP, Wu S, Oh H, Lee PJ, Guterman J. Promotora assisted depression care among predominately Hispanic patients with concurrent chronic illness: Public care system clinical trial design. Contemp Clin Trials 2015; 46:39-47. [PMID: 26600285 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2015.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2015] [Revised: 11/12/2015] [Accepted: 11/15/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Depression frequently negatively affects patient overall self-care and social stress management within United States safety net care systems. Rates of major depression are significantly high among low-income predominantly Hispanic/Latino with chronic illness, such as diabetes and heart disease. The study design of the A Helping Hand to Activate Patient-Centered Depression Care among Low-income Patients (AHH) randomized clinical trial aims to enhance patient depression care receipt and overall bio-psychosocial self-care management. The AHH trial is conducted in collaboration with three Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) safety net clinics that provide Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care. The study compares AHH intervention (AHH) in which community-based bilingual promotoras provide in-person or telephone patient engagement and intervention aimed to reduce the burden and strain on patients, families, and care providers by assessing, enhancing, and facilitating patient depression and co-morbid illness self-care management skill, and activating patient communication with clinic medical providers versus DHS PCMH team usual care (PCMHUC). AHH independent bilingual recruiters screened 1957 and enrolled 348 predominantly Hispanic/Latino patients, of whom 296 (85%) had diabetes, 14 (4%) with heart disease, and 38 (11%) with both diseases. Recruiters identified depressed patients by baseline Patient Health Questionnaire-9 scores of 10 or more, completed baseline assessments, and randomized patients to either AHH or PCMHUC study group. The comprehensive assessments will be repeated at 6 and 12months by an independent bilingual follow-up interviewer. Baseline and outcome data include mental health assessment and treatment receipt, co-morbid illness self-care, social relationships, and environmental stressor assessments.
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- Kathleen Ell
- School of Social Work, University of Southern California, United States.
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- School of Social Work, University of Southern California, United States.
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- School of Social Work, University of Southern California, United States; Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, University of Southern California, United States; Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Southern California, United States.
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- School of Social Work, Arizona State University, United States.
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- School of Social Work, University of Southern California, United States.
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- Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Research and Innovation, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, United States.
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Haughton J, Ayala GX, Burke KH, Elder JP, Montañez J, Arredondo EM. Community Health Workers Promoting Physical Activity: Targeting Multiple Levels of the Social Ecological Model. J Ambul Care Manage 2015; 38:309-20. [PMID: 26280587 PMCID: PMC4565764 DOI: 10.1097/jac.0000000000000108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The effectiveness of community health workers (CHWs) as health educators and health promoters among Latino populations is widely recognized. The Affordable Care Act created important opportunities to increase the role of CHWs in preventive health. This article describes the implementation of CHW-led, culturally specific, faith-based program to increase physical activity among churchgoing Latinas. This study augments previous research by describing the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of CHWs for a physical activity intervention targeting multiple levels of the Social Ecological Model.
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- Jessica Haughton
- College of Health and Human Services (Dr Ayala) and Graduate School of Public Health (Drs Elder and Arredondo), Institute for Behavioral and Community Health (Mss Haughton and Montañez), San Diego State University, San Diego, California; and Upstate University Hospital, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York (Ms Burke)
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Maxwell AE, Young S, Rabelo Vega R, Cayetano RT, Crespi CM, Bastani R. Building Capacity to Address Women's Health Issues in the Mixtec and Zapotec Community. Womens Health Issues 2015; 25:403-9. [PMID: 25986880 DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2015.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2014] [Revised: 02/12/2015] [Accepted: 03/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Mixtecs and Zapotecs are indigenous populations from Mexico. Many are unable to read and write, and speak only their native nonwritten languages, Mixteco and Zapoteco. About one-half of California's indigenous farm worker population is estimated to be Mixteco-speaking (82,000-125,000), and about 20,000 Mixtecs and a smaller number of Zapotecs live in Ventura County. OBJECTIVES A community-academic partnership conducted mixed-methods research with the aims of 1) collecting preliminary data on women's health needs, 2) training promotoras to assist with this effort, and 3) engaging community members and obtaining their input through community dialogues. METHODS Promotoras who were bilingual in Spanish and either Mixteco or Zapoteco were trained to conduct surveys that included questions on breast feeding and receipt of breast and cervical cancer screening examinations. Barriers to and facilitators of women obtaining these cancer screening tests were discussed in small groups. RESULTS In 2013, 813 Mixtec and Zapotec women completed surveys. Although most women reported breast feeding (94%), and receipt of a pelvic examination (85%) and a breast examination (72%), only 44% of women 40 years and older had ever heard of and 33% had ever had a mammogram. Community members recommended offering free mammograms on the weekend by female providers, having women accompanied by promotoras who can translate, conducting door-to-door outreach, advertising cancer screening on the radio and providing small incentives to women. DISCUSSION Trained bilingual promotoras can assist in increasing the capacity of indigenous communities to conduct collaborative research by engaging community members and collecting local data.
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- Annette E Maxwell
- Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, Los Angeles, California.
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- Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project, Oxnard, California
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- Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, Los Angeles, California
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- Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, Los Angeles, California
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- Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, Los Angeles, California
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- Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, Los Angeles, California
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Salinas JJ, Hilfinger Messias DK, Morales-Campos D, Parra-Medina D. English language proficiency and physical activity among Mexican-origin women in South Texas and South Carolina. J Health Care Poor Underserved 2015; 25:357-75. [PMID: 24509031 DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2014.0033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine the relationship between English language proficiency (ELP), physical activity, and physical activity-related psychosocial measures (i.e., exercise self-efficacy, exercise social support, perceptions of environmental supports) among Mexican-origin women in South Carolina and Texas. DESIGN Adjusted robust regression and interaction modeling to evaluate baseline questionnaire data on self-reported ELP with CHAMPS leisure-time moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), accelerometry data, Physical Activity Self-Efficacy, Physical Activity Social Support, and Environmental Support for Physical Activity in 118 Mexican-origin women. RESULTS The adjusted regression revealed a significant association between ELP and perceived physical activity self-efficacy (β = 234.2, p = .004), but not with physical activity social support. In South Carolina, CHAMPS leisure-time MVPA (411.4 versus 114.3 minutes, p < .05) was significantly different between women in the high ELP quartile and those in the very low quartile. Among high ELP Mexican-origin women, participants in Texas reported significantly higher MVPA measured by accelerometry (p = .042) than those in South Carolina. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that ELP was associated with physical activity and that contextual factors may also play a role.
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Mosavel M, Sanders KD. Community-engaged research: cancer survivors as community researchers. J Empir Res Hum Res Ethics 2015; 9:74-8. [PMID: 25746788 DOI: 10.1177/1556264614540598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The personal rewards and challenges experienced by community researchers are not well explored. Training laypersons to be engaged in some or all aspects of community-engaged research is becoming more common, highlighting the need to understand the challenges associated with this role. The complexities of this role are magnified when the layperson has multiple identities of overlap with the research participant. In this brief report, we explore the rewards and challenges reported by 8 cancer survivors and 2 cancer caregivers who conducted interviews with 32 other survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals. We report specifically on data from their exit interviews regarding the experience of being a community researcher conducting research on a subject matter that was very personal. Overall, being a community researcher was a rewarding experience that allowed them to reflect critically on their own personal path and cancer experiences. Importantly, this role provided them with insights into cancer and other disparities in their community beyond their own situation.
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