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Canli U, Aquino E. Barriers and Challenges Experienced by Latina Nurse Leaders. Hisp Health Care Int 2024; 22:92-98. [PMID: 37728110 DOI: 10.1177/15404153231199175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Introduction: Leadership reflecting and representing the diversity of the workforce and patient population has been an ongoing challenge for healthcare institutions. As hospitals strategically plan to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion within their intuitions, especially in executive and other leadership roles, it must be acknowledged that only about 5.3% of the nursing workforce is Latinx and few serve in leadership positions. This study aims to learn about the barriers and challenges Latina nurse leaders have experienced in their ascension into leadership roles. Methods: Using a qualitative descriptive study approach, Latina nurse leaders were interviewed one-on-one about their nursing journey and the challenges experienced. A conventional thematic content analysis approach was used to identify common themes. Results: Seventeen Latina nurse leaders shared their experiences. The themes that emerged included: imposter syndrome being the only one, the need to work harder to be seen, age discrimination, racism and racial discrimination, lack of mentorship, and motherhood. Conclusion: Findings from this study help to highlight barriers to leadership development and success of Latina nurses. The findings can be used to encourage, mentor, and support Latina nurses throughout their careers, so they are provided with opportunities for advancement and nurtured as they become leaders.
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- Ursula Canli
- School of Nursing, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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de Tantillo L, McCabe BE, Zdanowicz M, Ortega J, Gonzalez JM, Chaparro S. Implementing Strategies to Recruit and Retain a Diverse Sample of Heart Failure Patients. Hisp Health Care Int 2024:15404153241248144. [PMID: 38646673 DOI: 10.1177/15404153241248144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Introduction: The increased prevalence, severity, and mortality of heart disease and specifically heart failure among Hispanic and Black populations are a concern for clinicians and researchers. Additionally, patients of poor socioeconomic status also have worse outcomes for cardiovascular disease. To address disparities, it is necessary to address the persistent lack of representation in clinical research of diverse populations, including the Hispanic and Black populations and individuals who are of low socioeconomic status. Method: This study was a pilot randomized trial of a medication adherence intervention for heart failure patients conducted at a safety net hospital and affiliated pharmacy with a diverse patient population. Using an evidence-based multifactorial approach, this investigation implemented and adapted best practices to support the inclusion of Hispanic, Black, and socioeconomically diverse participants. Results: A total of 40 participants were recruited, 58% were Hispanic, 38% Black, and 5% White. A total of 40% reported the need for socioeconomic assistance. At 30 days after discharge, follow-up data were obtained for 37 of 40 (93%) of participants either by interview, electronic record, or both. Conclusion: Findings suggest that a combination of strategies used in this trial can be applied to recruit and retain ethnically and socioeconomically diverse participants.
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- Lila de Tantillo
- Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences, Keigwin School of Nursing, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling (SERC), Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL, USA
- Herbert Wertheim School of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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Brenes F, Goldstein EV, Sarduy EL, Lazarus R, Fernandez G, Henriquez F, Asgarali D. Botánicas Function as Health Care Safety Nets Among Hispanic American Immigrants: A Brief Report. Hisp Health Care Int 2024:15404153241247261. [PMID: 38619296 DOI: 10.1177/15404153241247261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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As the U.S. population becomes more racially/ethnically diverse, the Hispanic American immigrant population has slowly grown in recent years. In the face of anti-immigrant policies, limited access to care, fear of deportation, discrimination, stigmatization, poverty, and other stressors, Hispanic American immigrants seek services from botánicas for religious, spiritual, medical, and psychosocial health reasons, including the accessibility and affordability of services from folk practitioners in these herbal dispensaries. Hispanics are the primary consumers of herbal remedies and complementary and alternative medicines in the United States. The purpose of this article is to emphasize the critical role of botánicas in the health and wellness of Hispanic American immigrants. Recommendations for health professionals are provided in the care of Hispanic Americans who utilize folk, traditional, and herbal medicines for health and healing.
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- Francisco Brenes
- Nichole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Nichole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- Nichole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- Occupational Therapist, Sunshine Therapeutic Services of Florida, Wintersprings, FL, USA
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- Nichole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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Rodriguez C, Gil C, Maupomé G. Successful Retention Strategies for Research Targeting Hispanic/Latinx (Including Recent Immigrants) in the Midwest Region of the United States. Hisp Health Care Int 2024:15404153241235668. [PMID: 38504638 DOI: 10.1177/15404153241235668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Recruiting and retaining Hispanic/Latinx (H/L) participants, specifically undocumented immigrants, is challenging in part because of the mistrust and fear in participating in research studies. Additionally, only a few longitudinal studies describe the recruit and retention strategies among Mexican and Central American immigrants aiming to expand the knowledge base about those underprivileged groups; this was the objective of the 6-year longitudinal VidaSana study. In the present methods report, we specifically omit the presentation of results from the empirical data findings of the VidaSana study: the present report describes the process and offers a subjective appraisal of multiple and complementary approaches in the recruitment and retention strategies for Hispanics living in the Midwest region of the United States, including very recently arrived immigrants. This study was able to effectively recruit and retain (81.7%) a cohort of Mexican and Central American immigrants within a period of 36 months. Our recruitment and retention performance were successful in the context of the hostile environment against immigration that dominated the national landscape at the time of our study. The present methods report of the VidaSana study provides an insightful understanding in recruiting and, in particular, retaining H/Ls and H/L recent immigrants into longitudinal studies.
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- Cindy Rodriguez
- Department of Global Health, Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Global Health, Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Office of Community Engagement, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Indiana University Network Science Institute, Bloomington, IN, USA
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Horton AG, Chalco EF, Cuellar M, Paredes GIM, Cuellar N. Impact of COVID-19 on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Coping, and Grief in Pre-Health Professional Students in Lima, Peru. Hisp Health Care Int 2024; 22:46-55. [PMID: 37731323 DOI: 10.1177/15404153231197599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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Introduction: Peru had the world's highest death rate of COVID-19 with 213,000+ deaths and counting (Beaubien, 2021). Hospitalization and care for COVID-19 patients with limited resources has added stress to the shortage of frontline workers and resulted in students filling in the gap in acute care clinical settings. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of COVID-19 on mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety, stress, and coping) and grief on undergraduate nursing and pharmacy students in Lima, Peru. Methods: This was a quantitative, descriptive study that examined students' self-report of mental health and grief at baseline during data collection. Results: Significant findings were reported in coping based on death of family member of COVID-19 (p = .02). Anxiety was positively correlated with grief (Rho = 0.35, p < .001), stress (Rho = 0.53, p < .001), and depression (Rho = 0.76, p < .001). Grief was positively correlated with stress (Rho = 0.25, p < .001) and depression (Rho = 0.39, p < .001). Finally, stress was positively correlated with depression (Rho = 0.51, p < .001). Discussion: This is the first study to explore nursing and pharmacy students' perceptions on how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their mental health.
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- The University of Alabama, Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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Goldstein EV, Bailey EV, Wilson FA. Poverty and Suicidal Ideation Among Hispanic Mental Health Care Patients Leading up to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Hisp Health Care Int 2024; 22:6-10. [PMID: 37312509 PMCID: PMC10271853 DOI: 10.1177/15404153231181110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Introduction: Suicide rates have risen in Hispanic communities since 2015, and poverty rates among Hispanics often exceed the national average. Suicidality is a complex phenomenon. Mental illness may not alone explain whether suicidal thoughts or behaviors will occur; it remains uncertain how poverty affects suicidality among Hispanic persons with known mental health conditions. Our objective was to examine whether poverty was associated with suicidal ideation among Hispanic mental healthcare patients from 2016 to 2019. Methods: We used de-identified electronic health record (EHR) data from Holmusk, captured using the MindLinc EHR system. Our analytic sample included 4,718 Hispanic patient-year observations from 13 states. Holmusk uses deep-learning natural language processing (NLP) algorithms to quantify free-text patient assessment data and poverty for mental health patients. We conducted a pooled cross-sectional analysis and estimated logistic regression models. Results: Hispanic mental health patients who experienced poverty had 1.55 greater odds of having suicidal thoughts in a given year than patients who did not experience poverty. Conclusion: Poverty may put Hispanic patients at greater risk for suicidal thoughts even when they are already receiving treatment for psychiatric conditions. NLP appears to be a promising approach for categorizing free-text information on social circumstances affecting suicidality in clinical settings.
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- Evan V. Goldstein
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- College of Social and Behavioral Science, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- Matheson Center for Health Care Studies, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- Department of Economics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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DuPont‐Reyes MJ, Villatoro A, Gama G, Tang L. Measuring media-related health and mental health information acquisition among Latino adults in the United States. Int J Methods Psychiatr Res 2023; 32:e1967. [PMID: 36978265 PMCID: PMC10698806 DOI: 10.1002/mpr.1967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES We developed and evaluated new media-related health information acquisition measures for U.S.-based Latino populations. METHODS In 2021, a sample of U.S.-based Latino adults (N = 1574) self-completed a 20-min survey of health information acquisition measures across three language/cultural dimensions: Spanish media, Latino-tailored media in English, and general media in English. Socio-demographics were also ascertained. Means and standard deviations for the health acquisition measures were adjusted for age and sex and reported across nativity status. RESULTS The sample was diverse across age, gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, migration, and language competency. Internal consistency reliability of developed scales was excellent overall and within age, gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic subgroups (Cronbach's alphas = 0.86-0.94). English media scales had higher means overall indicating higher prolonged quantity (i.e., dosage) than Spanish media scales. In contrast, standard deviations for Spanish media scales were higher overall indicating broader reach at lower doses than English media scales. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest English-language media is popular among Latino populations overall. However, Spanish-language media retains broad reach through both passive and active exposure. Our findings demonstrate the value of including more nuanced measurement of health information acquisition such as the scales developed in this study to improve health promotion among Latino populations.
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- Melissa J. DuPont‐Reyes
- Departments of Sociomedical Sciences and EpidemiologyColumbia University Mailman School of Public HealthNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Department of Public HealthSanta Clara UniversitySanta ClaraCaliforniaUSA
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- School of Public HealthTexas A&M UniversityCollege StationTexasUSA
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- Department of Communication and JournalismTexas A&M UniversityCollege StationTexasUSA
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Brenes F, Henriquez F, Cachon P. Call for Inclusive and Diverse Suicide Prevention Strategies Among Cuban Americans: A Brief Report. Hisp Health Care Int 2023; 21:4-8. [PMID: 35291845 DOI: 10.1177/15404153221085959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Suicide is a leading cause of death in Hispanics globally and nationally. Intentional death rates were higher in Cuba than Mexico in 2016. In the United States (US), suicide mortality rates were greater among Hispanics in rural than urban areas from 2001 to 2015. Although the US lacks suicide research in undocumented Hispanics, few studies have reported increased risk in immigrants. Limited research also indicates higher intentional death rates in Cuban Americans compared with other Hispanic American subgroups. However, suicide prevention strategies for at-risk Cuban Americans are lacking due to a scarcity of research among diverse Hispanics. Researchers could collaborate with health care providers to develop effective suicide prevention methods for Cuban Americans with suicidal problems. This report provides an overview of suicidal behavior in Hispanic Americans with a focus on Cuban Americans. Gaps related to the research topic, as well as recommendations for practice, research, and health policy, are provided in this report.
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- Francisco Brenes
- Florida International University, Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, North Miami, FL, USA
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Brenes F, Beason F, Koncsol S, Umadhay T, Chin C, Cachon P, Scaccianoce M. Hispanic Suicides in Miami-Dade County, Florida, 2008-2018. Hisp Health Care Int 2023; 21:9-13. [PMID: 36320167 DOI: 10.1177/15404153221137339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Suicide is a leading cause of death in Hispanic Americans. Although this population is growing rapidly, particularly in geographic areas such as Miami-Dade County, Florida, few studies have examined suicide in Hispanics. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to examine associations between suicide and demographic characteristics among Hispanics in Miami-Dade County, Florida, between 2008 and 2018. A total of 1,601 Hispanics died from suicide. Cubans (n = 1,145) represented nearly three quarters of the suicides, while Central or South Americans (n = 119), Puerto Ricans (n = 59), and Mexicans (n = 29) accounted for lower intentional deaths. Furthermore, although no correlation between suicide and age was found, significantly more than half of the suicides were men, X2 (1, N = 1,600) = 361.894, p < .001 (p = .000). Hispanic male suicides were 4.52 more frequent than Hispanic female firearm suicides. Men were more likely to use firearms, while women were more likely to choose drugs, substances, or some other form of method. Intentional deaths were unequal across locations, Χ2 (3, N = 1,601) = 603.764, p < .001 (p = .000), with increased incidence occurring at the Hispanic's home. The second most common suicide location was health care facilities for drugs. Researchers should collaborate with health care providers to increase suicide research and eliminate disparities in at-risk Hispanic Americans.
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- Francisco Brenes
- 15803Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- 15695College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Barry University, Miami, Florida, USA
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- 218640Department of Psychology, Barry University, Miami, Florida, USA
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- 15695College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Barry University, Miami, Florida, USA
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- 15695College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Barry University, Miami, Florida, USA
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- 15803Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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Braxton ME, Melendez CR, Larson KL. A Feasibility Study to Examine Clinical Variables of Childhood Malnutrition in Guatemala. Hisp Health Care Int 2023:15404153221150452. [PMID: 36617794 DOI: 10.1177/15404153221150452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Introduction: Guatemala is the country with the highest rate of malnutrition in Latin America and fifth highest worldwide. The objective of this pilot study was to determine the feasibility of examining clinical variables of malnutrition among a subset of children at a Guatemalan Nutrition Rehabilitation Center (NRC). Methods: The study was conducted using a secondary dataset of children admitted and discharged at the NRC in 2018. A total of 42 cases were reviewed. The 12 clinical variables were age, gender, height, weight, nutrition status, referral, diet, secondary diagnoses, medications, supplements, discharge disposition, and time-to-discharge. Results: The two major findings were (a) the lack of access to height and weight at discharge and (b) the inability to verify time-to-recovery. Mean age of participants was 23 months (SD = 12.9). All children were discharged home; median time-to-discharge was 48 days. The Kaplan-Meier analyses indicated that children <2 had slower time-to-discharge (51 days), compared to those older than age 2 (32 days); though not statistically significant. Conclusion: Findings of this study provide valuable data to inform ways NRC leadership can better report child health outcomes. International community-academic partnership could contribute to understanding malnutrition and time-to-recovery.
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- 3627East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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Maafs-Rodríguez A, Otis B, Mattei J. Cultural Adaptation and Social Media Promotion of Healthy Eating Guides for Spanish Speakers. J Nutr Educ Behav 2022; 54:863-871. [PMID: 35750617 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2022.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The internet is a primary source of nutrition information in the US. Minorities and non-English speakers face a digital divide when accessing such information. We aimed to report on the reach of social media dissemination of the cultural adaptation of the evidence-based Kid's Healthy Eating Plate to Spanish-speaking Latinos and of previous versions. METHODS The adaptation was based on the Framework for Reporting Adaptations and Modifications-Expanded and was disseminated through social media platforms (116 days). Outcomes were impressions, shares, website link clicks, number of viewers, and access country. RESULTS The kids' culturally adapted version had 288,773 impressions and 1,227 shares on social media; the website was linked 9,763 times, predominantly through Facebook (Meta Platforms, Inc). User engagement and pageviews were mostly from Spain, Latin American countries, and the US. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS The cultural adaptation of healthy eating guidelines for Spanish-speaking children was accessed in the US and worldwide. Promotion through social media had a significant impact on its reach. Cultural adaptation and paid dissemination of evidence-based materials may help close the digital divide and promote health literacy in diverse populations.
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- Ana Maafs-Rodríguez
- Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA; Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA
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- Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA
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- Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA.
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Patton SR, Coffman MJ, De Haven MJ, Miller C, Krinner LM. Text Message Intervention for Latino Adults to Improve Diabetes Outcomes. Hisp Health Care Int 2022; 20:248-255. [PMID: 35274994 DOI: 10.1177/15404153221084610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Introduction: Determine the effectiveness of a diabetes text message intervention to improve diabetes outcomes in Latino adults at a free clinic in the southeastern United States. Methods: A pre-post, one-group design was used with a convenience sample (n = 24) of Latino adults with type 2 diabetes and A1C ≥ 7 who consented to participate. Over 8 weeks, participants were sent 23 educational and motivational text messages that were based on the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) 7 self-care tasks and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Diabetes knowledge, self-efficacy, self-care, and A1C were measured. Results: Diabetes knowledge, self-efficacy, self-care, and A1C improved after 8 weeks. Statistically significant results (p < .05) were seen in two of the four evaluation instruments administered (Spoken Knowledge in Low Literacy in Diabetes Scale [SKILLD], p = .001, Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale [DSES], p = .000). A1C improvements were significant (0.86 or 10 mmol/mol) from the pre-intervention (M = 9.06 [76 mmol/mol], SD = 1.49) to the post-intervention (M = 8.20 [66 mmol/mol], SD = 1.27, t [23] = 3.02, p = .006). Conclusion: Personalized communication, education, and follow-up via text messages improved diabetes knowledge, self-efficacy, self-care, and A1C among pilot project participants. Text messages are a useful tool for diabetes management.
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- Sharon R Patton
- Hunt School of Nursing, 15621Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC, USA.,Nursing Administration, 587822Atrium Health Cabarrus, Concord, NC, USA.,School of Nursing, Adjunct Faculty Catawba College, Salisbury, NC, USA
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- College of Health and Human Services, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Hunt School of Nursing, 15621Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA
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Mansfield LN, Nagy GA, Solorzano R, Carreño M, Mercado Emerson M, Solis Guzman ML, Gonzalez-Guarda RM. Targeted Strategies for Recruitment and Engagement of Latinx Immigrants in Longitudinal Biobehavioral Research. Hisp Health Care Int 2022; 21:68-77. [PMID: 35238247 DOI: 10.1177/15404153221083659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction: Racial/ethnic minority communities are underrepresented in research. Medical mistrust and mistreatment, discrimination, and a lack of diverse research workforce may influence recruitment and engagement. Engaging Latinx immigrants for research presents unique recruitment challenges, especially for biobehavioral research which is not well explored. The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of targeted strategies for recruiting young adult, Latinx immigrants. Methods: Recruitment occurred from 2018 to 2019 in an ongoing, longitudinal, community-engaged research study examining risk and resilience factors for health outcomes in Latinx immigrants. Strategies included active recruitment (e.g., community-based events and public events) and passive recruitment (e.g., word-of-mouth and radio and flyer advertisements). Logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine the influence of type of recruitment on participant enrollment. Results: The study enrolled 391 participants of 701 interested individuals (55%). Greater odds of enrollment were among participants recruited through radio and flyer advertisements (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]=2.90, 95%CI [1.59, 5.27], p=.001), word-of-mouth (AOR=2.50, 95% CI [1.55, 4.03], p<.000), or community-based organization events (AOR=1.68, 95% CI [1.19, 2.38], p=.003). Conclusions: Passive recruitment strategies through trusted sources increased the odds of enrollment of Latinx immigrants in biobehavioral research. Future recruitment efforts should leverage trusted sources to disseminate recruitment materials addressing barriers to recruiting Latinx participants for research.
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- Lisa N Mansfield
- Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine & Health Services Research, 8783University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,15776Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, USA
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- 15776Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, USA.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 12277Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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Robledo-Gil T, Kemet S, Pensak M, Cutler A, McNamara B, Kennedy HP, Lundsberg L, Gariepy A. " Un abrazo a la distancia": An Exploration of Spanish-Speaking Women's Experiences with Pregnancy and Social Isolation in an Urban U.S. Setting. Hisp Health Care Int 2021; 20:107-114. [PMID: 34520260 DOI: 10.1177/15404153211041013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction: Research on Spanish-speaking Latina/Hispanic women's experiences during pregnancy is limited. Methods: We recruited women from urban, walk-in pregnancy testing clinics from June 2014 to June 2015. Women aged 16-44 years, at less than 24 weeks gestational age, who spoke either English or Spanish were eligible and completed an enrollment questionnaire and individual interview according to language preference. During qualitative interviews, we explored pregnancy intentions, initial reactions to a new pregnancy, and feelings about the impact of this pregnancy on relationships and daily life. Qualitative narrative content analysis was conducted using Atlas.ti software. Results: Among interviews with 31 Spanish-speaking Latina/Hispanic pregnant women, participants' average age was 28 years old with a mean gestational age of 7 weeks. We identified social isolation as the most common theme, characterized by four interwoven and overlapping subthemes: (1) sola-the experience of feeling alone; (2) familismo cercano-the importance of close relationships; (3) familismo lejano-overcoming long distance relationships; and (4) mi patria-preserving homeland cultural connectedness. Conclusions: Spanish-speaking Latina/Hispanic pregnant women described experiencing multiple aspects of social isolation. Language preference may suggest risk of social isolation, necessitating provider awareness and support initiatives to improve social support and lessen social isolation among newly pregnant, Spanish-speaking Latina women.
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- Department of Obstetrics, 164556Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, 25047Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, 164556Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, 25047Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, 164556Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, 25047Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Bassette E, Mabachi N, Kennedy M, Mendez-Puac F. Perceptions of Cervical Cancer Screening in Rural Guatemala. Hisp Health Care Int 2021; 20:156-163. [PMID: 34467792 DOI: 10.1177/15404153211024114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Cervical cancer (CC) is the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality in the developing world. Globally, the incidence of CC is 13.1 per 100,000, with the highest incidence of CC seen in sub-Saharan Africa, Melanesia, Latin America and the Caribbean, Southcentral Asia, and Southeast Asia. Little data exist regarding perceptions of screening in Guatemala and how this may affect the likelihood that women seek care. This study aimed to assess the attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs of CC screening in women of Rural Guatemala. A cross-sectional mixed method analysis was administered using a survey given to 169 women in San Pedro La Laguna in Sololá, Guatemala. Results showed that none of the indigenous-language-speaking patients and only half of the bilingual patients had knowledge of human papillomavirus; 97% of women indicated that they believed regular Pap smears are important; only 46.4% of women screened had received a Pap smear at some point in their lives, which is slightly above the national average (39.3%). This is due to barriers to access, cost of treatment, and knowledge of CC. Results of this study display a positive perception of CC screening by indigenous women, indicating that efforts should be made to move toward the implementation of low-cost CC screening methods.
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine, KS, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine, KS, USA
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Salvo D, Parra DC, Jáuregui A, Reséndiz E, Garcia-Olvera A, Velazquez D, Aguilar-Farias N, Colón-Ramos U, Hino AA, Kohl HWB, Pratt M, Ramirez Varela A, Ramirez-Zea M, Rivera JA. Capacity for childhood obesity research in Latin American and US Latino populations: State of the field, challenges, opportunities, and future directions. Obes Rev 2021; 22 Suppl 3:e13244. [PMID: 33825321 PMCID: PMC8365746 DOI: 10.1111/obr.13244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Childhood obesity is a major problem in Latin America and among US Latinos. Effective public health policies require contextually relevant evidence to guide them, which demands sustained research capacity. The objectives of this study are to determine research productivity in Latin America and in the United States focused on Latino populations and examine domains of research capacity (research infrastructure, training programs, mentoring, funding, and networks). We conducted a scoping review of indexed childhood obesity-related articles published June 2015-December 2019. We collected data on perceptions of capacity for childhood obesity research among Latin American investigators through an online survey. We identified 612 childhood obesity-related articles (505 from Latin America, 124 from the United States, and 17 US-Latin America collaborations). Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and the United States are the top publishing countries. There are similar numbers of obesity, nutrition, and physical activity articles, but physical activity research capacity lagged in other domains (research training, funding, and networking opportunities). Complementary research areas, including sedentary behavior, systems science, and policy studies, are uncommon in Latin America but more prevalent in the United States, whereas sleep research is nascent across settings. Realizing the promise of an effective cross-border collaborative childhood obesity prevention agenda will require committed investment in all domains of research capacity and across all relevant topics.
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- Deborah Salvo
- Prevention Research Center, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Prevention Research Center, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles, Center for Nutrition and Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Mexico
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- Prevention Research Center, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles, Center for Nutrition and Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Mexico
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- Department of Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles, Center for Nutrition and Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Mexico
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- Department of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation, UFRO Activate Research Group, University of the Frontier, Temuco, Chile
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- Department of Global Health, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Health Technology Graduate Program, Pontifical Catholic University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
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- School of Public Health in Austin, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Austin, Texas, USA
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- Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science, University of California, San Diego, California, USA
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- INCAP Research Center for Prevention of Chronic Diseases, Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama, Guatemala City, Guatemala
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- Center for Research in Nutrition and Health, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Mexico
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Johnson CM, Sharkey JR, Gómez L. Latino Fathers as Catalistas (Agents of Change): Strategies to Support Latino Fathers in Childhood Obesity Prevention. J Nutr Educ Behav 2021; 53:540-545. [PMID: 33674235 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2021.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Latino children are disproportionately affected by childhood obesity. Prior research has encouraged father engagement to bolster prevention efforts and outlined general strategies for father recruitment, engagement, and retention. However, behavioral nutrition or education programs with a focus on Latino fathers are lacking, which means there is little guidance for working with Latino fathers in motivation and maintenance. This perspective highlights strategies for supporting dietary and activity behaviors with Latino fathers. Researchers can apply strategies to observational studies or program development and implementation, and practitioners can use strategies to tailor education and counseling with Latino fathers as part of obesity prevention.
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- Cassandra M Johnson
- Nutrition and Foods Program, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX.
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- Department of Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences, Texas A&M School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
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- Department of Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences, Texas A&M School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
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Pérez-Escamilla R, Vilar-Compte M, Rhodes E, Sarmiento OL, Corvalan C, Sturke R, Vorkoper S. Implementation of childhood obesity prevention and control policies in the United States and Latin America: Lessons for cross-border research and practice. Obes Rev 2021; 22 Suppl 3:e13247. [PMID: 33951275 PMCID: PMC8365637 DOI: 10.1111/obr.13247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Progress has been made in the development and widespread implementation of effective interventions to address childhood obesity, yet important challenges remain. To understand how the United States and Latin American countries achieved success in implementing obesity policies and programs (PAPs) and identify improvement opportunities using implementation science principles. We identified three comparative case studies: (1) front-of-food package labeling (Mexico and Chile); (2) Open Streets/play streets (Colombia and the United States); and (3) the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (Brazil and the United States). Information from multiple sources (e.g., scientific and gray literature and key informant interviews) was synthesized to describe barriers, facilitators, and progress of PAPs across RE-AIM framework dimensions. Evidence-based advocacy along with political will and evidence of scalability and impact were key for successful launch and implementation of all PAPs. Diverse adaptations of PAP design and implementation had to be done across contexts. Stronger process and impact monitoring and evaluation systems that track equity indicators are needed to maximize the population benefits of these PAPs. Implementation science offers an important contribution toward addressing knowledge gaps, enhancing obesity policy dialogue, and producing transferable lessons across the Americas and, therefore, should be used for research and evaluation during PAP development and throughout the implementation and maintenance phases.
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- Rafael Pérez-Escamilla
- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- EQUIDE Research Institute for Equitable Development, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.,Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Institute of Nutrition, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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Anderson EA, Armer JM. Factors Impacting Management of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema (BCRL) in Hispanic/Latina Breast Cancer Survivors: A Literature Review. Hisp Health Care Int 2021; 19:190-202. [PMID: 33550878 DOI: 10.1177/1540415321990621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a treatment sequela with negative physical and psychological implications. BCRL is a lifetime concern for survivors and is currently incurable. With the increase in the Latino population in the United States, it is critical for the cancer care community to address factors that increase BCRL risk and negatively impact long-term quality of life. This literature review undertook to identify successful intervention strategies for BCRL among Latina survivors. METHODS Multiple databases were searched for published articles from 2006 to 2020. PRISMA guidelines were utilized. Data were extracted related to physical activity, diet, and psychosocial stress concerns of Latinas at risk for or living with BCRL. RESULTS Eleven interventions combined education and skill-building techniques to address physical activity, diet, and stress management for BCRL. Family involvement, peer-mentoring, culturally tailored education, and self-care skill development were identified as important for Latina survivors. CONCLUSION Latina survivors may benefit from culturally tailored BCRL education programs and self-management interventions. Health care professionals and researchers should consider cultural influences when developing clinical intervention strategies to enhance outcomes for Latinas at risk for living with BCRL. In addition, including family members and/or peers in such strategies may be helpful to Latina survivors.
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- S312 Sinclair School of Nursing, 2628University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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Diaz-Ramos N, Alvarez C, Debnam K. Teen Dating Violence and the Acceptability of a Safety Decision Aid: Perspectives of Puerto Rican Youth. Hisp Health Care Int 2021; 19:146-154. [PMID: 33438467 DOI: 10.1177/1540415320985588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to describe Puerto Rican adolescents' perspectives about an application "app" to prevent further injury from teen dating violence (TDV). METHODS We conducted three semistructured focus group interviews. RESULTS Participants (N = 16) were 14-20 years old. Most (63%) were not currently in a relationship; three participants reported a history of TDV, and seven reported that they "did not know" whether they had ever experienced TDV. We identified four themes: (a) clarifying dating violence, (b) psychological abuse-the reality of TDV, (c) silence around dating violence, and (d) youth need a different tool. Adolescents thought that the app was beneficial for educating the user about dating violence behaviors. They also identified that the app should be modified to better suit adolescents, in part by, focusing more on psychological abuse and using other visuals to relay information rather than text. Adolescents also questioned the utility of the app as a bystander because TDV is often concealed and not discussed. CONCLUSION Puerto Rican adolescents in our study expressed the need for information that could be presented in a more concise and dynamic format and highlighted the cultural barriers of silence around issues of dating violence.
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- Noemy Diaz-Ramos
- School of Nursing, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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Giordano KR, Dsouza N, McGhee-Hassrick E, Martinez O, Martinez-Donate AP. Provider Perspectives on Latino Immigrants' Access to Resources for Syndemic Health Issues. Hisp Health Care Int 2021; 19:163-173. [PMID: 33438466 DOI: 10.1177/1540415320985590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Latino immigrants to the United States experience disproportionate impacts from the syndemic formed by substance abuse, violence victimization, HIV/AIDS, and mental health (SAVAME). This study characterizes resource access for Latino immigrants living in Philadelphia, as perceived by staff at Latino-serving organizations. METHODS An online cross-sectional survey of staff at key Latino-serving Philadelphia organizations assessed access to their organization and citywide access to each type of service (substance use, HIV/AIDS, domestic violence [DV], and mental health) for Latino immigrants. Descriptive statistics for organizational access indicators and citywide access scores across four syndemic domains (availability, accessibility, adequacy, and quality) and by syndemic condition were computed. RESULTS Organizational access and citywide access across HIV/AIDS (mean = 1.94, SD = 0.83), mental health (mean = 1.37, SD = 0.95), substance use (mean = 1.11, SD = 0.74), and DV (mean = 1.49, SD = 0.97) services were perceived as far from optimal. Domain scores were highest for accessibility (mean = 1.66, SD = 1.03), followed by quality (mean = 1.44, SD = 0.79), availability (mean = 1.41, SD = .81), and adequacy (mean = 1.24, SD = .75). CONCLUSION Based on findings from a survey of staff working at Latino-serving organizations, this study highlights the lack of support and resources for Latino immigrants, in particular those related to mental health and substance use. Programs and interventions are needed to improve service delivery in Latino immigrant communities.
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- Kristin R Giordano
- Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- School of Social Work, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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BACKGROUND Contraception is important for reproductive autonomy, yet many Latinas do not use contraception consistently despite research reporting a desire to do so. Factors varying in priority and value come into play during contraceptive decision making. When measuring these, relevant survey items may vary by populations. AIM This study focused on developing an ethnically responsive, patient-centered, content-valid survey for measuring factors that influence contraceptive decision making among immigrant Latinas. METHOD Nonpregnant self-identified Latinas ages 15 to 24 years in Baltimore, MD, were recruited from a family planning facility. Using the theory of planned behavior as a theoretical framework and prior formative research, initial survey items were drafted (Step 1). Content validation and cognitive interviewing procedures (Step 2 and Step 3) were used to develop final items. RESULTS Final items (27) were content-validated by the target population; items reflect important factors and relevant contexts affecting contraceptive decision making among Latinas in Baltimore. DISCUSSION These theory-based items provide an important contribution to the literature because they measure and explore factors related to contraceptive decision making in an understudied population. Providers might consider these factors during counseling to build patient-centered communication. These items might serve to measure responses to theory of planned behavior-based interventions designed to improve the contraceptive counseling of Latinas.
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INTRODUCTION Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a major cause of death in the United States. Hispanics living in America suffer disproportionally with diabetes and is the fifth cause of death for them. A systematic review was conducted that highlighted barriers to access to care for Hispanics with T2D during the early years of the Affordable Care Act. METHOD PubMed and CINAHL databases were searched (2010-2015) using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) guidelines. From 84 studies, seven qualitative/mixed methods studies were reviewed based on inclusion/exclusion criteria. Barriers were placed into three categories set a priori. RESULTS All study samples were from different states, representing barriers across the United States. Persistent barriers were self (100%), provider (100%), and environment (71%). Covariates (culture and genetics), individual resources (cost factors, time, and social support), lack of providers or providers specializing in T2D, and environmental factors (lack of diabetes education, nutrition, and exercise programs) were found to affect Hispanics with T2D access to care. CONCLUSION Cost factors, time, lack of social support, providers, and relevant programs remain prevalent barriers. As the Hispanic population increases and changes in the health care system are evolving, additional barriers to access to care are likely to emerge and must be explored.
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Vasquez T, Fernandez A, Haya-Fisher J, Kim S, Beck AL. A Qualitative Exploration of Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity Among Low-Income Latino Adolescents. Hisp Health Care Int 2020; 19:86-94. [PMID: 32911975 DOI: 10.1177/1540415320956933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Latino adolescents experience high rates of obesity and physical activity can protect against obesity and obesity comorbidities. Health interventions to promote physical activity are more likely to be successful if they take into account the experiences and perspectives of their target population. Our study objective was to explore barriers and facilitators to physical activity among Latino adolescents with the goal of informing future interventions for this population. METHOD Semistructured interviews were conducted with (n = 30) low-income, Latino adolescents. The interviews were analyzed using inductive methods and the Capability-Opportunity-Motivation model of behavior. RESULTS Adolescents described capability gaps including lacking skills for preferred activities. School physical education and parks provided opportunities for adolescents to be physically active. Adolescents also described opportunity challenges, including age limits, not being able to afford preferred classes, and safety concerns. Families provided role modeling but rarely engaged in activities with adolescents. Adolescents were motivated to engage in physical activity but often lacked the necessary resources. CONCLUSIONS Interventions to increase physical activity among urban Latino adolescents should offer tailored programming, incorporate families, enhance physical education, and improve the safety and appeal of recreational facilities.
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- 8785University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- 8785University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Suicide is a public health concern in the United States, particularly among Hispanics. Research indicates a number of social factors negatively contribute to the problem, including stigma of psychiatric illness in the Hispanic culture. A paucity of research in this area exists, and if not addressed, then suicide rates could continue to increase among Hispanics. The interpersonal-psychological theory of suicide could be used by clinicians and researchers to explore the phenomenon of suicide among Hispanics. Such research could potentially meet national suicide prevention goals and guide clinicians in creating culturally sensitive suicide outreach programs for at-risk Hispanics. Multicultural strategies aimed to serve minority, underserved, and vulnerable populations could also reduce mental health disparities. Recommendations for clinical practice, research, and health care policy are included in this report.
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Foronda CL, Muheriwa SR, Fernandez-Burgos M, Prather S, Nersesian P. Medication Adherence of Latino Children and Caregivers: An Integrative Review. Hisp Health Care Int 2020; 18:207-213. [PMID: 31888391 DOI: 10.1177/1540415319896623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION There are significant disparities in medication adherence among underserved minority groups such as Latinos. Adherence to medication is a primary determinant of treatment success. Little is known about medication adherence among Latino children. This integrated review aims to describe what is known about medication adherence among Latino children and explore barriers and facilitators to medication adherence. METHOD This review was guided by Whittemore and Knafl's method of integrative review and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Statement. RESULTS Of the 20 articles reviewed about medication adherence among Latino children, the analysis of these articles revealed four major themes: (1) low adherence, (2) low adherence associations, (3) child outcomes, and (4) effective interventions. CONCLUSION Health practitioners should consider medication adherence associations and interventions when collaborating with the family caregiver to improve child outcomes.
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INTRODUCTION Immigrant populations experience higher type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) prevalence rates and worse health outcomes secondary to T2DM than native-born populations. But as the largest immigrant population in the United States, the experience of T2DM diagnosis and self-management among Spanish-speaking, limited English-language proficient Latinx immigrants remains largely unexamined. This study used semistructured interviews to explore these phenomena among a cohort of 30 recent Latinx immigrants. METHOD All aspects of data collection were conducted in Spanish. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected. Data analysis included descriptive statistical procedures. Qualitative data analysis was conducted using a grounded theory approach. RESULTS Patterns in the data analysis of 30 interviews identified accepting T2DM as a common transitional process that required significant changes in individuals' self-perspective and ways of being. Accepting T2DM was identified by the participants as a precursor to treatment initiation. And while for most participants this transition period was brief, for some it took months to years. Distinct transitional stages were identified, categorized, and considered within the context of several theoretical orientations and were observed to align with those in transformative learning. CONCLUSION Understanding differing responses and processing of a T2DM diagnosis could be leveraged to better support patients' acceptance and transition into treatment.
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- University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Opioid addiction is a public health concern. Opioid overdose death rates account for one third to a half of all global substance-related deaths. Opioid mortality rates increased nearly fivefold in the United States between 1999 and 2016. Recent research has found health care disparities in the United States among minority populations with opioid use disorder, particularly Hispanics. Current literature also suggests that a number of social and cultural factors, including the stigma linked to mental illness and treatment in the Hispanic culture, may further negatively contribute to the problem. This brief report pays close attention to the opioid epidemic in the United States and addresses issues related to the crisis among Hispanics. Recommendations for clinical practice, research, and health care policy are also discussed.
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Perera MJ, Chirinos DA, Brintz CE, Schneiderman N, Daviglus M, Talavera GA, Perreira KM, Giacinto RAE, Qi Q, Llabre MM. Body Mass of U.S. Hispanics/Latinos From the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL): How Do Diet Quality and Sedentary Time Relate? Hisp Health Care Int 2019; 18:55-63. [PMID: 31565964 DOI: 10.1177/1540415319874809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Little evidence exists on diet quality- and sedentary time-related differences in body mass index (BMI) among immigrant and nonimmigrant Hispanics/Latinos with different lengths of U.S. residence. A total of 13,962 (80.2% foreign-born) Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) participants aged 18 to 60 from four U.S. cities (Bronx, NY; Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; and San Diego, CA) underwent standardized interviews and fasting blood tests. Diet quality was total Alternative Healthy Eating Index score. Sedentary time was number of <100 counts/minute over 3 to 6 days. BMI was examined using regression models adjusted for age, income, Hispanic/Latino background, HCHS/SOL site, and tobacco use. Two three-way interactions (diet or sedentary time length of residence sex) were tested to examine health behavior-related differences in BMI among immigrant and nonimmigrant males and females. The diet length of residence sex interaction was significant (b = .005, 95% confidence interval [-.003, .008]). For a 10-unit Alternative Healthy Eating Index difference, the BMI difference was greater among immigrant females in the United States longer (0 years = .84 kg/m2; 10 years = 1.64 kg/m2). Diet-related obesity prevention efforts may start soon after migration, particularly for immigrant women.
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- Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Hispanics, the largest minority group in the United States, are a heterogeneous group that contains a large portion of immigrants from Latin America. Recently, anti-immigrant policies and anti-Hispanic discriminatory practices have heightened at state and national levels. These policies and practices serve to endanger the mental health of Hispanics and play a major role in health care disparities. Positive correlations have been found between chronic discrimination and depression as well as other comorbid conditions, such as anxiety and substance use, and physical disorders. This report provides an overview of the changes in law/policy in recent history that negatively affect the well-being of Hispanics. Recommendations for health care professionals, educators, and researchers are presented.
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INTRODUCTION Although Latinos represent the largest minority group, their health needs continue to be poorly understood, especially regarding Latino men. The purpose of this study was to assess perceptions of chronic illnesses and preventing behaviors among Latino men residing in Pennsylvania. METHOD Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with 30 men, older than 40 years. RESULTS Findings from the content analysis were that several factors influenced these men, including their perceptions about the severity of chronic illnesses, their level of concerns, views about health and prevention, and when to go to see a primary care provider. In addition, cultural factors such as family, machismo, lack of preventive culture, religious beliefs, present time orientation, and sympathy and respect influence whether these men engage in preventive behaviors. Most men would like to receive information about chronic illnesses, risk factors, and screenings. CONCLUSION The results provide some insight into the perceptions about chronic illnesses, health screening, and preventive behaviors, and could help in the development of a health promotion and disease prevention programs targeting Latino men.
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Vargas ED, Benitez VL. Latino parents' links to deportees are associated with developmental disorders in their children. J Community Psychol 2019; 47:1151-1168. [PMID: 30834558 PMCID: PMC8858034 DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Revised: 02/08/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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AIMS To examine how Latino parent's personal connection to immigrants is linked to their children's risk of being referred/diagnosed with a developmental disorder. METHODS Using the 2015 Latino National Health and Immigration Survey (n = 548), we asked adults about their connections to immigrants. We also asked if their child has been referred/diagnosed with a developmental disorder. We estimated a series of regressions to predict increases in the probability of a child being referred/diagnosed for a developmental disorder. RESULTS Respondents who know a deportee are 2.4 times more likely (p = 0.009) to report that their child has been referred or diagnosed with a developmental disorder. Additionally, knowing more deportees, and having a closer family tie with deportees, are all statistically associated with developmental problems. CONCLUSIONS This study adds to the emerging research on stress and child health, by examining the intersections of immigration policy, mental health, and child development.
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- Edward D. Vargas
- Edward D. Vargas, School of Transborder Studies, Arizona State University, Interdisciplinary B, Room 165, 1120 S Cady Mall Tempe, AZ 85287-6303, USA
- Corresponding author: (480) 965-8557, fax (480) 965-7165
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- Viridiana L. Benitez, Department of Psychology, Arizona State University, PSYCH 249 Tempe, AZ 85287-6303
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Lucero RJ, Jaime-Lara R, Cortes YI, Kearney J, Granja M, Suero-Tejeda N, Bakken S, Luchsinger JA. Hispanic Dementia Family Caregiver's Knowledge, Experience, and Awareness of Self-Management: Foundations for Health Information Technology Interventions. Hisp Health Care Int 2019; 17:49-58. [PMID: 30590959 DOI: 10.1177/1540415318819220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE As a first step toward developing a web-based Family-Health Information Management System intervention, we explored Hispanic dementia family caregiver's knowledge, use, and awareness of self-management principles and skills to address health and health care needs for themselves and the person with dementia (PWD). METHOD Twenty caregivers and 11 caregiver counselors attended an English or Spanish language focus group ranging from 4 to 6 participants. We conducted a directed content analysis informed by Lorig and Holman's conceptualization of self-management. RESULTS A complement of six skills (i.e., problem solving, decision making, resource utilization, patient-provider partnership, action planning, and self-tailoring) to achieve one of three tasks (i.e., emotional, medical, and role management) can fully represent Hispanic dementia family caregivers' ability to self-manage health and health care needs. While not prominent in our study, caregivers and caregiver counselors pointed out existing and potential uses of personal consumer technology to schedule reminders and search for resources. DISCUSSION A broad conceptualization of self-management may be necessary to understand Hispanic dementia family caregiver's ability and needs to address emotional, medical, and role challenges of caregiving. CONCLUSIONS These findings and advances in the use of consumer health information technology support the development of self-management caregiver interventions.
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Muzaffar H, Raffaelli M, Teran-Garcia M, Wiley A, Gonzalez M, Hannon BA. A Community-Based Participatory Assessment of the Health Status and Obesity Risks in Children From Rural Farmworker Families in the Midwest. Hisp Health Care Int 2019; 17:149-155. [PMID: 31010319 DOI: 10.1177/1540415319843078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Obesity prevalence is higher among Hispanic children (22.4%) compared with general U.S. children (17%). Children of migrant and seasonal farmworking families are at heightened risk for obesity and related conditions. Limited research, including needs assessments and health promotion programs, has been conducted in Latino migrant farm working communities. Our objective was to identify needs, opportunities, and barriers for designing health promotion programs for children attending a community agency in a small Midwestern town. As part of a community-based participatory research project, a needs assessment was undertaken with 38 children aged 5 to 12 years (74% Latino). Measures included demographics, dietary patterns, physical activity (PA), and anthropometrics. The study was approved by the university's institutional review board and written parental consent, and child assent, was obtained. More than half of the sample had overweight (29%) or obesity (26%); 31% had elevated blood pressure levels. Participants did not meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommendations for most food groups and nutrients; 13% fell into the "poor" and 87% into the "needs improvement" category based on Healthy Eating Index scores. PA levels were low; only 34% of respondents engaged in sufficient exercise. Findings indicate the need for programs promoting improvements in dietary intake and increased PA.
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Allen NA, Colicchio VD, Litchman ML, Gibson B, Villalta J, Sanchez-Birkhead AC. Hispanic Community-Engaged Research: Community Partners as Our Teachers to Improve Diabetes Self-Management. Hisp Health Care Int 2019; 17:125-132. [PMID: 30991853 DOI: 10.1177/1540415319843229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a strategy often employed to address public health priorities. We explored how to build effective, trusting relationships with key community stakeholders and a group of Hispanic/Latinos with type 2 diabetes (T2D) to develop culturally appropriate projects. METHOD In the process of implementing a Patient-Centered Outcome Research Initiative (PCORI) award, our Community Advisory Board (CAB) met monthly to develop a set of comparative effectiveness research questions along with the interventions to develop specific strategies to improve Hispanic/Latino individuals' self-management of T2D. An agenda was prepared for each meeting targeting the PCORI grant timeline. Notes were taken during these meetings and analyzed to determine effective strategies. RESULTS Ten strategies were identified that led to the success of this CBPR project and to the current sustainability phase. Instrumental to our success was our partnership with a community health worker (CHW) who co-lead this research project. The CHW and CAB individualized general CBPR strategies to make this project successful in their community. CONCLUSION Our community partners became influential knowledge holders throughout this research process. They improved researchers' understanding of how to address the needs of Hispanic/Latino individuals with T2D and how community members could become leaders within their community.
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- 1 University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.,2 Hispanic Health Care Task Force, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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A global health crisis exists surrounding suicide. In the United States, suicide rates have increased by nearly 30% in most states since 1999. Although the suicide rate among Hispanic Americans is significantly lower than non-Hispanic Whites, reasons for the lower rate are unclear. Current literature suggests that the lower rate may be due to underreporting, a lack of suicide screening and a number of complex social issues, including the stigma surrounding suicide in Hispanic culture. Health care provider attitudes toward suicidal individuals may also negatively affect mental health outcomes. This brief report focuses on suicide as a public health concern, addresses key issues arising from the phenomenon, and provides a perspective on health care providers' attitudes toward suicide. Recommendations for future research, as well as implications for clinical practice and policy, are suggested.
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Halperin DT, Laux J, LeFranc-García C, Araujo C, Palacios C. Findings From a Randomized Trial of Weight Gain Prevention Among Overweight Puerto Rican Young Adults. J Nutr Educ Behav 2019; 51:205-216. [PMID: 30291016 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2018.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2017] [Revised: 07/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Assess impact of multimodality weight gain prevention intervention. METHODS Randomized clinical trial among 39 overweight young Puerto Rico college students using 10 weekly peer-support sessions promoting dietary, physical activity, and other lifestyle changes enhanced by stress-reduction and mindfulness approaches. Body mass index (BMI) and self-reported behaviors were measured at baseline and at 10 weeks and 6 months after baseline. RESULTS At the completion of the intervention, BMIs in the experimental arm were 0.8 units lower than at baseline (z = -3.0; P = .008) and 1.2 lower at 6 months after baseline (z = -4.1; P < .001); BMIs in the control arm were 0.7 higher (z = 2.7; P = .02) at 10 weeks and 0.8 higher at 6 months (z = 3.1; P = .005). Group × time interaction confirmed that BMI differed significantly over time between arms (χ2 = 26.9; degrees of freedom = 2; P < .001). Analysis of behavioral changes was mostly inconclusive although the experimental arm reported a considerable increase in walking at 10 weeks. Qualitative data suggested that yoga and mindfulness components were particularly useful for motivating participants to maintain healthier lifestyle patterns. CONCLUSIONS Body mass index in the experimental arm decreased at the end of intervention and was maintained at 6 months' follow-up.
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- Daniel T Halperin
- Department of Health Behavior, School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC; Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, FL.
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- North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Sciences and Technology Department, Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus, Ponce, Puerto Rico
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- Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, FL
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This manuscript examines how personally knowing a deportee and/or undocumented immigrant affects the mental health of Latina/o adults. Utilizing a new survey sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy at the University of New Mexico (n=1,493), we estimate a series of logistic regressions to understand how personal connections to immigrants are affecting the mental health of Latinos using stress process theory. Our modeling approach takes into consideration the socio-political, familial, cultural, and personal contexts that make up the Latina/o experience, which is widely overlooked in data-sets that treat Latinos as a homogeneous ethnic group. Our findings suggest that knowing a deportee increases the odds of having to seek help for mental health problems. The significance of this work has tremendous implications for policy makers, health service providers, and researchers interested in reducing health disparities among minority populations especially under a new administration, which has adopted more punitive immigration policies and enforcement.
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- Edward D Vargas
- School of Transborder Studies, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, United States
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- Political Science, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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- Political Science, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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- Political Science, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Portacio FG, Botero P, St George SM, Stoutenberg M. Informing the Adaptation and Implementation of a Lifestyle Modification Program in Hispanics: A Qualitative Study Among Low-Income Hispanic Adults. Hisp Health Care Int 2018; 16:204-212. [PMID: 30426783 DOI: 10.1177/1540415318808831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Low-income Hispanics are a hard to reach population that face unique challenges in achieving behavior change. Understanding such challenges can inform the adaptation of lifestyle behavioral interventions and increase participant engagement. This descriptive qualitative study aimed to (1) inform lifestyle modification programs focused on improving the physical activity and healthy eating of low-income Hispanic adults and (2) explore potential gender differences necessary for consideration. Five gender-specific focus groups were conducted with Hispanic adults from a free community clinic (n = 45, 64% women, 53.1 ± 10.1 years). Sessions were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded using a general inductive approach. The qualitative software program Dedoose was used to perform a content analysis. Emergent themes included topics of interest, methods of increasing engagement in healthy behaviors, and the delivery of lifestyle modification programs. Men expressed greater interest in physical activity, while women desired to learn about healthy eating. Men described the importance of physician communication, while women focused on the role of social support as facilitators for participating in such programs. Both genders described education as key to behavior change and viewed text messaging as a valuable complement. Results from this study can inform the adaptation of lifestyle modification programs and increase the engagement of low-income Hispanic populations.
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- Francia G Portacio
- University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.,University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, TN, USA
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- University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.,University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, TN, USA
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Koleck TA, Suero-Tejeda N, Bakken S. The Influence of Latino Symptom Experience on Participation in Usual Activities and Satisfaction With Participation in Social Roles. Hisp Health Care Int 2018; 16:134-144. [PMID: 30296853 DOI: 10.1177/1540415318803947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Little is known about the Latino symptom experience and how symptoms influence participation in usual activities and satisfaction with participation in social roles. METHOD Secondary analysis of survey data collected in community and clinic settings was conducted. Data were collected using Health-Related Quality of Life 30-day items and Patient Reported Outcome Measurement System symptom status scales. Descriptive statistics and univariate linear and multiple linear regression models were computed. RESULTS Participants ( N = 2,974) were primarily female and Dominican. Most surveys were completed in Spanish and in the community setting; and the clinic sample had more symptoms. In the multiple linear regression for participation in usual activities, as the number of days with symptoms increased, the number of days that poor physical or mental health influenced participation in usual activities increased. In addition, for satisfaction with participation in social roles, as the number of days with pain and levels of depression and anxiety increased, the levels of satisfaction decreased. Spanish survey administration was associated with decreased levels of satisfaction; and recruitment setting was not a significant predictor. CONCLUSION The study addressed multiple knowledge gaps about the Latino symptom experience.
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Sanchez-Birkhead AC, Carbajal-Salisbury S, Larreta JA, Lovlien L, Hendricks H, Dingley C, Beck SL. A Community-Based Approach to Assessing the Physical, Emotional, and Health Status of Hispanic Breast Cancer Survivors. Hisp Health Care Int 2017; 15:166-172. [PMID: 29164912 DOI: 10.1177/1540415317738016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Latina breast cancer survivors in the United States face disproportionate risk for poorer quality of life and physical health, as well as greater emotional distress. METHOD A cross-sectional survey was conducted to describe the physical, emotional, and general health status of 135 Latina breast cancer survivors served by a community-based program. RESULTS Of the 135 surveys sent, 48 survivors responded. Of those who responded, time since diagnosis ranged from 0 to 24 years ( M = 4.37; SD = 5.54); and 45.9% of the women rated physical health as poor or fair. Fatigue prevalence was high, with 60.5% reporting fatigue as moderate or severe. Nearly 80% reported having pain (score >0); 38.3% reported pain was moderate or severe. The women reported mild levels of anxiety and depression but high levels of stress ( M = 4.14; SD = 3.02). CONCLUSIONS Latina breast cancer survivors could benefit from interventions focused on commonly shared problems while tailoring specific interventions for subsets with more severe symptoms.
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INTRODUCTION Pediatric obesity has become an epidemic in the United States. Previous research has shown that parenting factors related to feeding style affect child weight and that Latino families are especially at risk for pediatric obesity. The goal of the current study was to evaluate the relationship between parental feeding style and child body mass index (BMI) in Latino families. METHOD Latino parents of children between the ages of 2 and 8 ( N = 124) completed a survey on parental feeding styles, acculturation, and demographics. The outcome variable was child BMI. RESULTS Among respondents, 89% were mothers, 72% were overweight or obese, and 40% reported an indulgent feeding style. Children had a mean age of 59 months ( SD = 23.8) and a mean BMI z score of 0.77 ( SD = 1.14). A demanding parental feeding style was associated with lower child BMI z score, r = -.179, p < .05, and higher acculturation level, r = .213, p < .05. CONCLUSIONS Findings from the current study can be used to inform health care practitioners of the need to use culturally sensitive interventions that consider parents' feeding behaviors. Future research is warranted in the area of ethnic variations of parenting and how these affect feeding and obesity in this highly vulnerable population.
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- 2 Center for Children's Healthy Lifestyle & Nutrition, Kansas City, MO, USA.,3 Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- 4 University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- 3 Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA.,4 University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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The United States is experiencing a renewed period of immigration and immigrant policy activity as well as heightened enforcement of such policies. This intensified activity can affect various aspects of immigrant health, including mental health. We use the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 2015 Latino National Health and Immigration Survey (n = 1,493) to examine the relationship between immigration and immigrant policy and Latino health and well-being. We estimate a series of categorical regression models and find that there are negative health consequences associated with Latinos' perceptions of living in states with unfavorable anti-immigration laws, including reporting poor health and problems with mental health. This article builds on the work of public health scholars who have found a link between this heightened policy environment and the mental health of immigrants, yet expands on this research by finding that the health consequences associated with immigration policy extend to Latinos broadly, not just immigrants. These findings are relevant to scholars of immigration and health policy as well as policy makers who should consider these negative effects on the immigrant community during their decision-making process.
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Cuellar NG, Miller A, Knappen J, Visina J. Excellence in Development of Health Care Providers: The Nicaragua Clinical Experience. Hisp Health Care Int 2016; 14:192-197. [PMID: 27780914 DOI: 10.1177/1540415316673625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 17% of the U.S. population is Latino, with an expected increase to 31% by 2060. It is imperative that we prepare students who will be future health care providers with the resources needed to care for the Latino population, specifically increasing the number of Spanish-speaking health care providers who have some understanding of the Latino culture. There is a lack of health care providers who are educated about the Latino culture and lack mentorship in the development of medical conversational Spanish. METHOD The Nicaragua Clinical Experience is a service learning abroad program embedded in an academic setting through the scholarship of cultural immersion, language development, health care, and leadership development of students. CONCLUSION The Nicaragua Clinical Experience is a unique academic program that prepares pre-health care majors to provide culturally congruent health care for the Latino population. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Students are prepared to care for Latino patients through the cultural immersion program and are also introduced to working in "team-based care" multidisciplinary groups to improve health care outcomes.
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Sanchez GR, Vargas ED. Language bias and self-rated health status among the Latino population: evidence of the influence of translation in a wording experiment. Qual Life Res 2016; 25:1131-6. [PMID: 26439110 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-015-1147-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/26/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE This research uses a translation experiment to assess the Spanish translation of the "fair" response in the self-rated health measure among a representative study of the Latino population in the USA. METHODS Using a unique Latino-specific survey (n = 1200), researchers built in a split sample approach in the self-rated health status measure where half of the Spanish-speaking respondents (n = 600) were randomly given "regular" and the other half were given "Mas o Menos" in translating the English "fair" response. We first estimate a logistic regression model to estimate differences across language categories on the probability of reporting poor and fair health and then estimate a multinomial logistic regression to test whether respondents who took the survey in Spanish and given "regular" are more likely to rate their health as fair compared to English speakers and Spanish-speaking respondents who are given the "Mas o Menos" version. RESULTS From our logistic regression model, we find that Spanish-speaking respondents given the "regular" response are more likely to report poor health relative to English-speaking respondents and Spanish-speaking respondents who were randomly given "Mas o Menos." The results from our multinomial logistic models suggest that Spanish respondents provided with "Mas o Menos" are more likely to rate their health as good relative to the base category of fair and relative to both English and Spanish speakers given "regular." CONCLUSION This research informs the study of racial and ethnic disparities by providing a detailed explanation for mixed findings in the Latino health disparities literature. Researchers interested in self-rated health should translate the general self-rated health option "fair" to "Mas o Menos" as our wording experiment suggests that the current wording "regular" overinflates the reporting of poor health.
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