Search Results - "Paula Cupertino, Ana"
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Revisiting the lung cancer screening eligibility criteria to promote equity for Black individuals
Published in Lung cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands) (01-05-2024)“…•The updated guideline increased the proportion of eligible individuals for LCS.•Under both guidelines, Blacks are significantly less likely to be eligible for…”
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Culturally Targeted Video Improves Psychosocial Outcomes in Latina Women at Risk of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (29-11-2019)“…Latina women at risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) have lower awareness, knowledge, and use of genetic counseling and testing services (GCT)…”
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Developing a culturally targeted video to enhance the use of genetic counseling in Latina women at increased risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Published in Journal of community genetics (01-01-2020)“…Disparities for genetic cancer risk assessment (GCRA) for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) persist between Latina and non-Hispanic Whites. There are…”
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Mobile Technologies and Cervical Cancer Screening in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review
Published in JCO global oncology (01-04-2020)“…Cervical cancer screening is not well implemented in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Mobile health (mHealth) refers to utilization of mobile…”
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Gender-related beliefs and attitudes about tobacco use and smoking cessation in Mexico
Published in Health psychology & behavioral medicine (01-01-2021)“…Background. While overall trends in tobacco use among men are declining, tobacco use continues to rise significantly among women in developing countries. This…”
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Environmental Health Needs Among Latinas in Cleaning Occupations: A Mixed Methods Approach
Published in Environmental health insights (2022)“…In the U.S., approximately half of maids and housekeeping cleaners are Latino or Hispanic, while the vast majority are women (88.3%). This largely immigrant,…”
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Enhancing nicotine replacement therapy usage and adherence through a mobile intervention: Secondary data analysis of a single-arm feasibility study in Mexico
Published in Tobacco induced diseases (01-05-2020)“…Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is an effective treatment for smoking cessation. However, medication usage and adherence remain a challenge that contributes…”
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Evaluating the psychometric properties of the Hispanic Stress Inventory-2 Simplified version among a diverse sample of Latinos who smoke
Published in PloS one (04-04-2024)“…Acculturation stress can negatively impact Latinos immigrant mental and physical health related behaviors such as smoking. It is essential to have validated…”
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School Feeding Programs: What Happens Globally?
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (17-02-2022)“…School feeding programs (SFPs) are an important effort to address food insecurity, improve nutritional education, and ultimately improve health outcomes. The…”
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Stress, Depression and Quit Attempt Outcomes among Unmotivated Smokers
Published in Substance use & misuse (2021)“…Stress and depressive symptoms have been linked to a reduced likelihood of sustaining smoking cessation. Because stress and depressive symptoms may negatively…”
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Barriers and Facilitators of Smoking Cessation among Latinos Living with HIV: Perspectives from Key Leaders of Community-Based Organizations and Clinics
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (26-03-2021)“…The purpose of this study was to identify the perspectives from key leaders of community-based organizations (CBOs) and clinics serving people living with HIV…”
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A Mobile Smoking Cessation Intervention for Mexico (Vive sin Tabaco... ¡Decídete!): Single-Arm Pilot Study
Published in JMIR mHealth and uHealth (25-04-2019)“…Of the 14.3 million Mexicans who smoke, only a minority take advantage of evidence-based approaches to smoking cessation. Mobile health interventions have the…”
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Health related quality of life in adult cancer survivors: Importance of social and emotional support
Published in Cancer epidemiology (01-10-2021)“…•Frequent social and emotion support is associated with self-reported better health related quality of life.•Females reported better quality of life in all…”
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Evaluating the Immediate Impact of Graphic Messages for Vaping Prevention among Black and Latino Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (14-08-2022)“…The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the immediate impact of vaping prevention graphic messages on the susceptibility to future vaping among Black and…”
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Feasibility and Effectiveness of Recruiting Latinos in Decídetexto—A Smoking Cessation Clinical Trial from an Emergency Department Patient Registry
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (15-10-2021)“…There is an underrepresentation of Latinos in smoking cessation clinical trials. This study describes the feasibility and effectiveness of recruiting Latino…”
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Cancer survivorship challenges of rural older adults: a qualitative study
Published in BMC cancer (28-09-2023)“…Background Although research has advanced the field of oncologic geriatrics with survivors to assess their cancer-related needs and devise patient-centered…”
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Effectiveness of Recruitment Strategies of Latino Smokers: Secondary Analysis of a Mobile Health Smoking Cessation Randomized Clinical Trial
Published in Journal of medical Internet research (27-06-2022)“…Background: Latinos remain disproportionately underrepresented in clinical trials, comprising only 2%-3% of research participants. In order to address health…”
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Nutrition and Diet Apps: Brazilian Panorama before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published in Nutrients (01-08-2023)“…In the last decade, we have seen a substantial increase in the development and use of mobile technology to improve diet and healthy eating behaviors…”
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Understanding the Perspectives of Latino Adults Who Smoke on Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (10-02-2023)“…Smoking and sedentary lifestyle frequently co-occur among Latinos. Evidence suggests that moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) may enhance smoking…”
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Measuring Nutrition Literacy in Spanish-Speaking Latinos: An Exploratory Validation Study
Published in Journal of immigrant and minority health (01-12-2018)“…Nutrition is important for preventing and treating chronic diseases highly prevalent among Latinos, yet no tool exists for measuring nutrition literacy among…”
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