A5090042033- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Counseling Practices and Supervision
- Knowledge Management and Sharing
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Open Education and E-Learning
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- International Student and Expatriate Challenges
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
- Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers
- Educational Innovations and Technology
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Wikis in Education and Collaboration
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Educational Practices and Sociocultural Research
Xavier University of Louisiana
2011-2024
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
2022
The Bronx Defenders
2022
Louisiana Christian University
2017-2018
University of New Orleans
2018
University of Mississippi Medical Center
2016
American College of Clinical Pharmacy
2013
Tulane University
2008-2011
Culture influences patients' beliefs and behaviors toward health illness. As the U.S. population becomes more diverse, a critical need exists for pharmacy education to incorporate patient-centered culturally sensitive care knowledge skills into curriculum. Nursing was first profession this type of learning training its curriculums, followed by medicine. Pharmacy has also made great progress revise but inconsistency in depth, breadth, methods across colleges. This article addresses important...
<h3>EXECUTIVE SUMMARY</h3> The 2015-2017 American Association of Colleges Pharmacy (AACP) Special Taskforce on Diversifying our Investment in Human Capital was appointed for a two-year term, due to the rigors and complexities its charges. This report serves as white paper academic pharmacy diversifying investment human capital. developed recommended representation statement that adapted adopted by AACP House Delegates at 2016 Annual Meeting. In addition, diversity Board Directors 2017. also...
Although it has been well documented that poor health literacy is associated with limited participation in cancer clinical trials, studies assessing the relationships between (CHL) and research among diverse populations are lacking. In this study, we examined relationship CHL willingness to participate and/or donate bio-specimens (WPRDB) African Americans, Latinos, Whites. Participants completed Cancer Health Literacy Test Multidimensional Questionnaire. Total-scale subscale scores,...
Pharmacists play an increasingly important role in medication therapy management, which requires communicating effectively with patients. Pharmacy students completed the Self-Assessment of Perceived Level Cultural Competence (SAPLCC) questionnaire, and their results were used to identify patterns self-assessment cultural competence. In general, rated knowledge as less than skills attitudes. Important differences found by race, comparing each group its counterparts: African American perceived...
The Institute of Medicine has stated that greater diversity within health care professionals leads to improved patient outcomes. Therefore, academia and student bodies is required create future diverse professionals. Cultural sensitivity from recruitment physical environment for administrators, faculty, staff, students. University, college, department recruitment, search committees, hiring practices, admissions policies procedures need be assessed determine whether they reflect the applicant...
Using the Self-Assessment of Perceived Level Cultural Competence (SAPLCC) questionnaire, frequencies, means, and ANOVAS were determined to create medical pharmacy student profiles cultural competence. Profiles used identify needs for training underscore critical issues that should be given priority in curriculum. Significant differences found several domains competence (knowledge, skills, attitudes, abilities); they may explained by implementation a pilot curriculum, racial composition...
This article describes the adaptation and initial validation of Cancer Health Literacy Test (CHLT) for Spanish speakers. A cross-sectional field test version CHLT (CHLT-30-DKspa) was conducted among healthy Latinos in Louisiana. Diagonally weighted least squares used to confirm factor structure. Item response analysis using 2-parameter logistic estimates identify questions that may require modification avoid bias. Cronbach's alpha coefficients estimated scale internal consistency...
<b>Objective.</b> To revise the Self-Assessment of Perceived Level Cultural Competence (SAPLCC) instrument and validate it within a national sample pharmacy students. <b>Methods.</b> A cross-sectional study design using convenience schools across country was used for this study. The target population Doctor Pharmacy (PharmD) students enrolled in participating programs. Data were collected SAPLCC. Exploratory factor analysis with principal components extraction varimax rotation to identify...
The objective of this study was to evaluate the applicability a multidimensional framework explore factors associated with cancer literacy and its effects on receiving screenings among diverse populations. Based conceptual framework, we developed pilot-tested Multidimensional Cancer Literacy Questionnaire (MCLQ) 1500 individuals (African Americans, Latinos Whites) in Louisiana. Exploratory factor analysis used identify MCLQ underlying structure predominant explaining each dimensions model. A...
Background: Faculties that teach cultural competence are in a great position to identify training gaps and improve the depth of teaching for pharmacy students. Objective: To assess perspective faculty on their perceived confidence extent (CC) content curricula. Methods: A cross-sectional study using an adapted version Self-assessment Perceived Level Cultural Competence (SAPLCC) questionnaire. Data analysis included factor-level item-level descriptive inferential statistics. Results: Out 70...
Background The scarcity of tissues from racial and ethnic minorities at biobanks poses a scientific constraint to research addressing health disparities in minority populations. Methods To address this gap, the Minority Biospecimen/Biobanking Geographic Management Program for region 3 (BMaP-3) established working infrastructure “biobanking” hub southeastern United States Puerto Rico. Herein we describe steps taken build infrastructure, evaluate feasibility collecting formalin-fixed,...
Chagas disease is a public health problem in the Americas, from southern United States (USA) to Argentina. In USA, less than 1% of domestic cases have been identified and 0.3% total received treatment. Little known about affected immigrant Latin American communities. A prospective study was conducted assess knowledge among community living Greater New Orleans area. Participants answered baseline questionnaire, viewed short educational video presentation, completed post-presentation were...
Background: It is estimated that one out of nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lives. However, there so much debate about the impact guidelines specific antigen (PSA) screening for early detection cancer. Although some studies have examined variation PSA-based cancer, they not considered type health insurance and clinician specialty may PSA-screening practices. Methods: Retrospective medical chart review 500 male patients (40–69 years old). ANOVAS logistic regression...
Abstract Background Prostate cancer is the third most prevalent in American population. Furthermore, prognosis worse African as there increased morbidity and mortality associated with it. Purpose The purpose of this study to evaluate effectiveness a new online method educate patient population regarding prostate risk, diagnosis, treatments, their decisions about whether be screened for early detection cancer. Methods Two hundred Black male patients are recruited from different clinical sites...
A growing body of research shows that race contributes to disparities in mental health services utilization and influences the clinical diagnostic process. To our knowledge, no studies on current practice Unites States have documented whether these impact prescription antipsychotic medications across individual patients based race. Consequently, this study aims describe prescribing patterns inpatient setting patients' race, explore appropriateness therapy Food Drug Administration labeling...