A5070437948- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Sex work and related issues
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Public Health Policies and Education
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2015-2024
University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas
2021-2023
The University of Texas at Austin
2004-2013
University of Houston
2005
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
2004
University of California, San Diego
1996
University of Colorado System
1995
University of Colorado Boulder
1995
Abstract BACKGROUND: Considerable efforts have been undertaken in the United States to reduce cervical cancer incidence and mortality by increasing screening; however, disparities screening rates continue exist among certain racial ethnic minority groups. The objective of current study was determine effectiveness a lay health worker‐delivered intervention—AMIGAS ( Ayudando las Mujeres con Informacion, Guia, y Amor para su Salud [helping women with information, guidance, love for their...
To reduce the high incidence of cervical cancer among Latinas in United States it is important to understand factors that predict screening behavior. The aim this study was test utility theory planned behavior predicting a group Latinas. A sample ( N = 614) completed baseline survey about Pap attitudes subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and intention be screened for cancer. At 6 months postbaseline, assessed. Structural equation modeling used theory. Model fit statistics...
In Brief Background There is a discrepancy between self-reported sexual identity and behavior. The magnitude of this unclear, as its variation across race/ethnicity gender. Goal goal the study was to assess range in behavior men women four racial/ethnic groups. Study Design Self-reported data on (homosexual, bisexual, heterosexual) past 3 months were collected from 1494 African American, Hispanic, Asian, white public congregation places Houston, Texas. Results Data indicated that concordance...
Cervical cancer is preventable with treatment of precancerous lesions and treatable at early stages. Hispanics have higher rates cervical lower screening. Ayndando a las Mujeres con Informaccion, Guia, y Amor para su Salud (AMIGAS) an intervention to increase screening in U.S. women Mexican origin. AMIGAS was developed the participation community using mapping (IM). Following IM process, authors completed needs assessment, development program objectives, selection methods strategies, design....
Health, safety, and well-being training programs provide essential education on anticipating, identifying, mitigating exposures like infectious diseases. Gaps in diseases awareness became especially apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic subsequently were exacerbated by mis- disinformation.
The goal of this study was to compare the psychosocial adjustment 70 immigrant mothers and their children from Mexico countries in Central America. In particular, we traced effects political violence on American refugee families domestic resettled Mexican women children. Mothers were interviewed about they had witnessed experienced, current mental health, including symptoms post-traumatic stress disorder. appeared indistinguishable health indices residing violent homes. Both groups elevated...
To test the effectiveness of a community intervention program to promote breast and cervical cancer screening.Low-income Mexican American neighborhoods located in 2 Texas cities were assigned or comparison conditions. A 2-year was delivered via local mass media reinforced by indigenous volunteers.There higher Pap smear completion rates for women under 40 years age community.Although it is important address cultural needs all women, also understand tangible environmental barriers faced older women.
There is some evidence, although conflicting, to suggest that socialization or acculturation into the gay community associated with lower levels of unsafe sex. We attempted determine relationship between and sexual safety. examined data from 282 men (from Dallas AIDS Community Demonstration Project) who had sex were not in a monogamous associations safer indices acculturation. The included regular reading local national newspapers magazines, belonging an organization for men. indicated there...
The factors that influence repeated cervical cancer screening among Latina women are not well understood. Studies of compliance in this population over-emphasize initial or recent and under-emphasize how practice is over time. purpose study was to identify the demographic psychosocial associated with Pap smear low-income Mexican-American living two urban communities Texas. A total 1804 were interviewed as part a community survey. Multiple regression results indicate characteristics such age,...
In the United States, construction of “illegality” undocumented Latino workers is predicated upon multiple interacting social, economic, political, and sociological factors consignment to an inferior social status, harsh living conditions, exploitation. These “cumulative vulnerabilities” contribute increased stressors poor psychological health outcomes. However, little known about these marginalized workers’ experience negotiating life in “illegality.” This qualitative study adopts a...
Background: Although wage theft has been discussed primarily as a labor and human rights issue, it can be conceptualized an issue of structural racism with important consequences for immigrant health.Objectives: The objectives this study were to: 1) identify sociodemographic, employment, stress-related characteristics that increase LDLs’ odds experiencing theft; 2) assess the association between serious work-related injury; 3) between three indicators mental health—depression, social...
The objective of this study was to assess the influence condom use self-efficacy on reported Latinos. We conducted a rapid needs assessment among U.S. and foreign-born Latinos living in Houston, TX, identify behavioral psychosocial factors that their risk for HIV. Bilingual Latino interviewers confidential face-to-face interviews with individuals apartment complexes or residential areas primarily populated by A total 152 participants completed survey. Regression results indicate education...
Background: The majority of day laborers in the USA are Latinos. They engaged high-risk occupations and suffer high occupational injury rates.Objectives: To describe on-the-job injuries reported by Latino laborers, explore extent that demographic factors predict injuries, whether summative measures for total job types, conditions, personal protective equipment (PPE) injuries.Methods: A community survey was conducted with 327 participants at 15 corners Houston, Texas. Hierarchical multiple...
Objectives African Americans suffer disproportionately from cancer compared to their White counterparts. Racism may be an important determinant, but the literature on its association with screening is limited. We examine associations between racism and among a sample of Americans.Design Guided by Public Health Critical Race Praxis Behavioral Model Services Use, we conducted multilevel, cross-sectional study using risk assessment data collected 405 callers 2-1-1 Texas helpline. merged these...
The epidemiology of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in United States has focused research attention on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered communities as well racial ethnic minorities. Much that has, however, been specific groups, sexual We report results a study examined association between condom use partnership types among men from four major racial/ethnic groups. Self-reported data identity (homosexual, bisexual, heterosexual) past three months were collected 806 African Americans, Hispanic,...
As an emergent care model combining conventional with complementary therapies, integrative interventions challenge evaluation, necessitating approaches capable of capturing complex, multilevel interactions. This article evaluates the effects a Tibetan yoga intervention on lymphoma patients’ quality life and cancer experience. Our methodological aims were to explore differences in therapeutic effect between treatment control group using qualitative data, explain equivocal findings data sets....