A5074931280- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Elevator Systems and Control
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- Media Influence and Health
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
Florida Atlantic University
2020-2024
University of Miami
2018-2020
Abstract Objective Examine the relationship between breastfeeding practices (breastfeeding status and length) postpartum depression (PPD) risk, after controlling for significant risk factors PPD. Design A cross‐sectional, correlational study design was used. Data used from a national dataset using subsample of women ( n = 29,682) residing in 26 states United States that answered 2016 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) questionnaire. secondary analysis conducted descriptive...
Nursing education includes a constant challenge regarding the competencies that nurses must possess to provide high-quality nursing care. One of these is critical thinking (CT), and motivation for (MCT) has been identified as an element necessary develop CT. Expectancy value are important components MCT. This study aimed analyze sociodemographic academic factors related MCT in Chilean students. analytical-correlational, cross-sectional conducted with 478 students Chile. The data were...
BACKGROUND: Among older adults, minority women will account for 60% of the new HIV diagnoses. The psychosocial impact living with among this vulnerable population narrated by their own voices has been understudied. AIMS: purpose study was to explore on women. METHODS: In-depth interviews were conducted 28 at an Ambulatory Care Center Clinic in South Florida. All audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Conventional content analysis used identify define major themes that emerged from...
Abstract To increase the overall rate of breastfeeding initiation and duration, factors involved in a mother's decision to breastfeed must be identified. Self‐objectification context was concept selected for exploring associated with negative views breastfeeding. A analysis following eight‐step Walker & Avant method provides clarity self‐objectification The antecedents include living culture sexualization objectification women internalization values objectification. Attributes are...
Literature shows that sexual activity remains important at older age and is a valued part of life. However, little known about the intimate partner relationships (IPR) among minority women living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The purpose this study to explore effect HIV diagnosis had on (MOWH).Qualitative descriptive study. A total 28 MOWH (Black Latinas) aged 50 years participated in face semi-structured in-depth interviews. Interviews were analyzed using content analysis.Three...
Latinas continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV in the United States. Effective interventions address HIV-related disparities among are available; however, they have not achieved widespread dissemination due implementation challenges for real-world settings. A culturally tailored intervention that increases access prevention is urgently needed. The objective of this study was develop a telenovela (i.e., soap opera) promote behaviors (condom use; testing; and pre-exposure...
Introduction According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state of Florida became epicenter COVID‐19 delta variant during summer 2021. There is limited knowledge on how pandemic impacted postpartum women's lived experiences in United States. The purpose study was explore women living South their responses. Methods A descriptive qualitative design used. Study participants included 26 who had given birth a live newborn from March 2020 May 2022. We used purposeful sampling...
BACKGROUND: In 2018, one in six newly diagnosed individuals with HIV the United States were adults aged 50 years and older, 24% women, 60% Black/African American Hispanic (42% 18%, respectively). AIMS: This study aims to examine factors associated psychosocial illness impact among older women living HIV. METHOD: Guided by socioecological model, a secondary data analysis design cross-sectional that included 138 was conducted. RESULTS: Higher levels of avoidant coping, depressive symptoms,...
Chronic diseases (CDs) are increasingly common among the aging population. Some evidence suggests that older Hispanic women ages 50 years and (OHW) at an increased risk for CDs poorer outcomes than other groups. This study investigated preliminary efficacy of ActuaYa, a culturally tailored CD prevention health promotion intervention OHW. A prospective, single-group, repeated measures (n = 50) was conducted in Florida. Clinical surveys were collected baseline post-intervention 3- 6-month...