A5056453438- Restless Legs Syndrome Research
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Physical Activity and Health
- Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Community Health and Development
- Biomedical Text Mining and Ontologies
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2022-2025
Rice University
2024-2025
University of Houston
2025
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
2021-2023
National Cancer Institute
2022-2023
University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas
2022
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
2016
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
2013
Vanderbilt University
2011-2013
Mercer University
2013
When COVID-19 data on Asian Americans are available, they frequently aggregated, concealing community-specific concerns. Consequently, there is limited literature Vietnamese Americans. In this study, we investigated the association between health insurance coverage and non-medical challenges during pandemic, in Texas. The NIH Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Common Survey 2 was administered electronically English contained 23 questions about drivers of health, vaccination, research...
Abstract Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) use is approved by the FDA for contraception and heavy menorrhagia. More importantly, it effectively treats endometrial hyperplasia, a precursor to cancer. Thereby, LNG-IUS associated with potential cancer (EC) risk reduction, but current patterns in U.S. are unknown. We analyzed prevalence among women aged 18-50 using weighted statistical analysis of 2017-2019 National Survey Family Growth. Summary statistics were stratified...
Lifestyle behaviors may influence timely cancer screening, but their relationship is unknown among Hispanic women who have low screening rates. We used Cameron County Cohort data from 2014 to 2022 evaluate the between lifestyle and compliance with mammography Papanicolaou (Pap) guidelines ("up-to-date") along Texas-Mexico border. The 2018 World Cancer Research Fund scoring system characterized cancer-preventive adherence. Multivariable logistic regression assessed association and,...
Many cancer clinical trials now specify the particular status of a genetic lesion in patient's tumor inclusion or exclusion criteria for trial enrollment. To facilitate search and identification gene-associated by potential participants clinicians, it is important to develop automated methods identify information from narrative documents.
The synergistic negative effects of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and hypertension increases all-cause mortality the medical complexity management, which disproportionately impact Hispanics who face barriers to healthcare access. Salud y Vida intervention was delivered Hispanic adults living along Texas-Mexico Border with comorbid poorly controlled T2DM hypertension. multicomponent incorporated community health workers (CHWs) into an expanded chronic care management model deliver home-based...
To determine the depth and distribution of sensory discomfort in idiopathic restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disease (RLS) RLS concurrent with other leg conditions, specifically peripheral neuropathy, sciatica, cramps, arthritis.
Public health impacts can be achieved when evidence-based interventions are implemented to those most in need. Too often implementation never or slowly occurs. The community-wide campaign intervention Tu Salud ¡Si Cuenta! has evidence of improving outcomes related chronic disease among low-income, Latinos. Using the RE-AIM Framework, this study examined if scaled-up version is associated with improvements hypertension and obesity 12 locations. Each element framework was examined. For...
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been associated with long-term physical and mental health conditions, toxic stress levels, developing unstable interpersonal relationships, substance use disorders due to unresolved childhood adversities.This study assessed the perspectives of providers (MHPs) regarding their adult patients' coping ACEs during COVID-19 in Houston, Texas. Specifically, we explored how individuals are increased stresses pandemic, MHPs may provide therapeutic support...
e24095 Background: Breast cancer survivors experience distress due to the fear of recurrence. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) cognitive behavioral (CBT) can treat However, no study has applied economic evaluation methods estimate ACT CBT intervention costs for breast survivors. Methods: 384 adult stage I-IIIA with recurrence were randomly assigned either (n = 128), or enhanced usual care (EUC, n 128) groups. Through micro-costing, we assessed societal perspective cost interventions...
Background The United States Food and Drug Administration authorized COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5–11 years in October 2021 during the Omicron predominant period. Parental vaccine hesitancy was prevalent this time, resulting low childhood uptake. Most studies exploring factors influencing parental have focused on racial ethnic minorities lower socioeconomic populations; however, there is little knowledge of drive drivers among White parents with higher education statuses. Methods We...
Background/objectives: Pediatrician recommendations are highly influential in parents’ decisions to vaccinate their children against HPV. Unqualified, presumptive, and bundled (UPBRs) associated with increased HPV vaccine uptake considered best practice. This study analyzes pediatricians’ self-reported data assess changes UPBR use the psychosocial determinants of as a result implementation multi-level intervention, Adolescent Vaccination Program (AVP). Methods: We surveyed pediatricians...
Introduction : Little research on the association of neighborhood environment with physical activity in resource-poor communities has been done. This study assessed changes perceptions and between those Mexican Americans Texas–Mexico border an area where there would be community efforts to enhance pedestrian cycling infrastructure programming. Methods We analyzed data from a population-based cohort American individuals border. From 2008 2018, interviewer-administered questionnaires were used...
Abstract There is a lack of studies examining sexually transmitted disease (STD) diagnosis among subgroups Black/African American population. We examined the association between STD and sociodemographic, sexual identity, mental health, substance use disorder factors based on sex adult population ( N = 15,924). Secondary data analysis was computed using 2017 to 2019 National Survey Drug Use Health, cross-sectional survey. The prevalence STDs higher females (3.01%) than males (2.61%). Compared...
Previous research has revealed a strong link between the experience of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and diabetes in adulthood. Moreover, shown that minorities (SM) are exposed to adverse experiences (ACEs) (i.e. CSA) depression at higher rates than their heterosexual counterparts. Thus, it is imperative further investigate role differential associations exposure ACEs with prevalence by orientation. We explored orientation disparities regarding relationship CSA examined moderating depression....