A5051835581- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Social Media in Health Education
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Sex work and related issues
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
University of Rochester Medical Center
2020-2025
University of Rochester
2020-2024
Yale University
2024
Strong Memorial Hospital
2024
Hackensack University Medical Center
2018-2021
Hackensack Meridian Health
2020
Rodríguez-Bolaños, Rosibel PhD; Cartujano-Barrera, Francisco MD; Cartujano, Brenda Flores, Yvonne N. Cupertino, Ana Paula Gallegos-Carrillo, Katia ScD Author Information
Latino adults experience multiple barriers to health care access and treatment that result in tobacco-related disparities. Mobile interventions have the potential deliver smoking cessation among adults, who show highest use rates of mobile technologies.
Objective: Assess the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally- linguistically-adapted smoking cessation text messaging intervention for Latino smokers. Methods: Using community-based strategy, 50 smokers were recruited to participate in pilot study. Participants received 12-week offered Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) at no cost. We assessed biochemically verified abstinence 12 weeks, interactivity with program, NRT utilization, self-efficacy, therapeutic alliance, satisfaction....
No study has assessed the impact of flavor capsule cigarettes (FCCs) on smoking cessation. Thus, purpose this exploratory was to assess (1) sociodemographic and smoking-related characteristics associated with using FCCs, (2) preliminary FCCs This is a secondary data analysis single-arm 100 individuals living in Mexico who smoked received cessation mHealth intervention pharmacotherapy support. The primary outcomes were self-reported biochemically verified 7-day abstinence at Month 3. Just...
Objective To assess text messaging interactivity with a vaping cessation intervention among Latino young adults.
Background: Frailty screening in HIV care has been recommended, however, adds burden to busy clinics. We compared criteria that predict concurrent frailty identify approaches optimally target screening. Methods: The development cohort included people with (PWH) at six U.S. sites. was assessed based on four components of a modified Fried phenotype: fatigue, unintentional weight loss, low mobility, and poor physical activity. evaluated demographic clinical characteristics, comorbidities,...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the present study was to assess feasibility recruiting Latinos for a lung cancer screening through patient portal. electronic health record (EHR) at University Rochester Medical Center (URMC) utilized identify individuals with following characteristics: (1) Hispanic/Latino ethnicity, (2) between 50 and 80 years old, (3) currently smoking, (4) seen URMC within last 10 years. Identified an active account on MyChart (the portal URMC) were messaged up two times. message,...
Introduction: Mobile health interventions are a promising mode to address tobacco-related disparities among Latinos, the largest minority group and highest users of text messaging technology. The purpose this pilot study was assess engagement in smoking cessation intervention delivered via message (Kick Buts) Latino smokers. Methods: We relied on community-based recruitment strategy enroll 20 smokers Kick Buts. Outcome measures included biochemically verified abstinence at 12 weeks,...
Objective Describe the participatory research procedures of developing Kick Vaping, a vaping cessation text messaging intervention for Latino young adults, available in English and Spanish. Methods Using community-based recruitment strategies, we convened Community Advisory Board (CAB) eight adults (ages 18–25) with different experiences (never users, ex-users, current users e-cigarettes). Members held series working meetings to adapt Decídetexto, smoking intervention, cessation. provided...
Rates of lung cancer screening among Latinos remain low. The purpose the study was to understand perceived benefits, barriers, and cues action for Latinos.
This study aims to assess the feasibility and cost of recruiting young Latino adults (aged 18-25 years) participate in a vaping cessation via social media describe baseline characteristics participants enrolled media.
Introduction:While smoking remains one of the leading causes death in Mexico, uptake evidence-based cessation therapy low. Widespread use mobile devices and internet Mexico has created new avenues for providing access to treatment. Methods:We assessed feasibility acceptability "Vive Sin Tabaco… ¡Decídete!" (English: Live without Tobacco…. Decide!), a web-based, informed decision-making tool designed help Mexican smokers develop quit plan take advantage resources. We invited 164 two primary...
Of the 14.3 million Mexicans who smoke, only a minority take advantage of evidence-based approaches to smoking cessation. Mobile health interventions have potential increase reach effective cessation in Mexico.
Evidence suggests an association between exposure to electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) marketing and e-cigarette use (vaping) among adolescents. However, there is limited evidence on susceptibility future vaping, especially Black Latino This study aimed examine associations vaping adolescents in the United States (US). Participants (N = 362; equal representation adolescents) completed a baseline assessment (available English Spanish) including sociodemographic characteristics (e.g.,...
The purpose of this study was to identify the perspectives from key leaders community-based organizations (CBOs) and clinics serving people living with HIV on barriers facilitators smoking cessation among Latino smokers HIV. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in English Spanish 10 leaders. Using a social ecological model, qualitative theoretical analysis used analyze results. Participants identified at individual (e.g., low education level, HIV, financial stress), interpersonal...
The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the feasibility and acceptability a mobile smoking cessation intervention in Puerto Rico. This single-arm with 26 smokers Rico who were enrolled Decídetexto, intervention. Decídetexto incorporates three integrated components: (1) tablet-based software that collects smoking-related information develop an individualized quit plan, (2) 24-week text messaging counseling program interactive capabilities, (3) pharmacotherapy support. Outcome measures...
This study aimed to explore whether African American/Black and Hispanic/Latino adolescents are being asked about electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use (vaping) advised not them.In 2021, (N = 362) with no vaping history, self-identified as and/or Hispanic/Latino, able read speak English Spanish were recruited through partner schools community-based organizations. Participants completed a survey reporting sociodemographic characteristics (e.g., race/ethnicity, gender, language of preference)...
Background Smoking remains a major public health issue among Chinese immigrants. cessation programs that focus on this population are scarce and have limited population-level impact due to their low reach. Mobile messaging interventions the potential reach large audiences expand smokers’ access smoking treatment. Objective This study describes development of culturally linguistically appropriate mobile intervention for immigrant smokers delivered via WeChat, most frequently used social media...
The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the immediate impact vaping prevention graphic messages on susceptibility future among Black and Latino adolescents (ages 12 17). Graphic (available in English Spanish) were developed using participatory research procedures with adolescents. Recruitment conducted by a team diverse, bilingual (English Spanish), trained recruiters. Participants (
This study aimed to examine the cross-sectional association of self-reported social/emotional support and life satisfaction with smoking/vaping status in US adults. The included 47,163 adult participants who support, satisfaction, 2016 2017 BRFSS national survey data. We used multivariable weighted logistic regression models measure status. Compared never users, dual users exclusive smokers were more likely have low an adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 1.770 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.135,...
Background Chinese immigrants experience significant disparities in tobacco use. Culturally adapted treatments targeting this population are sparse and the use is low. The low of these treatment programs attributed to their exclusive focus on individuals who ready quit wide range barriers that face access programs. To support immigrant smokers at all levels readiness address barriers, we developed WeChat Quit Coach, a culturally linguistically appropriate (Tencent Holdings Limited)–based...