Elsie A Rivera, Pamela C Spigelmyer, Rick Zoucha, Olga F Jarrín
{"title":"Beliefs and Values of Puerto Rican Family Caregivers Regarding Dementia: An Integrative Review.","authors":"Elsie A Rivera, Pamela C Spigelmyer, Rick Zoucha, Olga F Jarrín","doi":"10.1177/15404153261461743","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153261461743","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionAlzheimer's disease and related dementias affect Latino older adults who are living longer with dementia. Puerto Ricans are the second-largest Hispanic group in the United States, and they differ in language, norms, and values from other cultures. As the number of dementia cases increases, the demand for caregivers will rise.MethodThe integrative review was guided by Whittemore and Knafl's framework and aimed to evaluate and synthesize the existing literature regarding the experience, beliefs, and values of Puerto Rican dementia family caregivers. A comprehensive search of PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, PsycInfo, and LILACS databases was performed to examine the literature from 2013 to 2025.ResultsFour key themes emerged: (1) spirituality is essential for caregiving, (2) home is a better place to be, (3) toll of caregiving, and (4) long-established gender roles.ConclusionThe findings demonstrate the scarcity of Puerto Rican caregiver representation in the literature. Further research is needed to determine Puerto Rican values and beliefs regarding caregiving.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"15404153261461743"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148321035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clarisa Medina Poeliniz, Tumilara Aderibigbe, Ivette A Lopez, Sharon Talboys, Bobbie Bermudez Bonilla, Robin Repta, Yeny Arones, Jeanette Villalta, Sara E Simonsen, Kelly Glazer Baron
{"title":"Voces Latinas: A Qualitative Study of Cultural Values and Sleep Health, Insights from Latina Community Health Workers.","authors":"Clarisa Medina Poeliniz, Tumilara Aderibigbe, Ivette A Lopez, Sharon Talboys, Bobbie Bermudez Bonilla, Robin Repta, Yeny Arones, Jeanette Villalta, Sara E Simonsen, Kelly Glazer Baron","doi":"10.1177/15404153261451189","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153261451189","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundLatinas in the U.S. experience higher rates of sleep disturbances and shorter sleep durations compared to non-Hispanic White women. This study employed community-engaged research methods to explore sleep-related knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors within the Latina socio-cultural context, utilizing insights from focus groups with Latina community health workers (CHWs).MethodsCHWs served on a community advisory board (CAB) to develop focus group questions addressing sleep among diverse women. CHWs from four racial/ethnic groups, including Latinas, conducted three focus groups. CAB members facilitated participant recruitment and focus groups. Thematic analysis guided coding of emergent themes. We conducted sessions in Spanish and were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed collaboratively.ResultsThirty-one Latinas participated, revealing four overarching cultural themes influencing sleep behaviors: (1) <i>Familismo</i>, prioritizing family needs over personal well-being; (2) <i>Marianismo,</i> self-sacrifice and duty to maternal and spousal roles, often neglecting sleep; (3) <i>Confianza</i>, the importance of trust, particularly in healthcare relationships; and (4) <i>Self-reliance</i>, addressing sleep concerns through culturally accepted solutions.ConclusionFindings underscore the connection between culture and sleep-health behaviors, highlighting the necessity of culturally sensitive interventions. CHWs demonstrated confidence in advocating for sleep health within their communities. Building trust with CHWs facilitated actionable insights for future development of effective sleep interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"15404153261451189"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13348728/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148152342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Acculturation, Breast Cancer Knowledge, and Stages of Change for Mammography among Hispanic/Latina Women Aged 40 and Older in the USA.","authors":"Wei-Chen Tung, Sandra M Olguin","doi":"10.1177/15404153251348657","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153251348657","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Hispanic/Latina women in the USA. Mammography utilization in this group falls below Healthy People 2030 targets. Our study examined (a) breast cancer knowledge and mammography behaviors, and (b) the associations between demographics, acculturation, and breast cancer knowledge with the transtheoretical model (TTM) stages of change related to mammography in this population. <b>Methods:</b> This study used a quantitative design with a self-administered questionnaire to collect data from 473 participants recruited via community outreach, social media, and referrals. <b>Results:</b> Participants showed higher acculturation and moderate breast cancer knowledge. Among participants, 66% had regular mammograms, 14.4% never had one, and 19.7% had inconsistent or discontinued screenings. Older participants, non-U.S.-born, primarily Spanish speakers, unmarried, unemployed, less educated, uninsured, without a primary care provider, and with lower acculturation and breast cancer knowledge were more likely to be in the TTM precontemplation/contemplation/preparation stage or exhibit inconsistent screening. <b>Conclusion:</b> Our results identified participants with specific demographics, lower acculturation, and limited breast cancer knowledge as being at higher risk of never receiving or inconsistently obtaining mammograms, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address socio-demographic barriers and increase knowledge. More TTM studies involving Hispanic/Latina women are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"97-104"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144327911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Determinants of Cervical Cancer Screening in Latina Women.","authors":"Sylvia Peña, Maharaj Singh, Iliana Rojo, Ashley Benito Lezameta","doi":"10.1177/15404153251339806","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153251339806","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> In the United States, Latina women have a higher incidence of cervical cancer diagnosis. While cervical cancer is highly treatable when detected early, Latina women have disproportionately lower screening rates. The purpose of this study was to explore how acculturation, beliefs, and religiosity impact cervical cancer screenings in Latina women. <b>Methods:</b> Data were collected through an online Qualtrics survey. The study questionnaire surveyed 111 Latina women regarding acculturation, religiosity, and cervical cancer beliefs using instruments including the Short Acculturation Scale for Hispanics, The Duke University Religion Index, and the Creencias, Papanicolaou, Cancer - 28. <b>Results:</b> Data analysis through logistic regression was completed using Statistical Analysis Software. Perception of benefit (<i>p</i> < .01) regarding cervical cancer screening emerged as the most influential predictor in determining women's likelihood of obtaining cervical cancer screening. Additionally, variables including marital status (<i>p</i> < .05), health insurance (<i>p</i> < .01) and age (<i>p</i> < .01) were statically significant. <b>Conclusion:</b> The results of this study can aid healthcare professionals in better understanding cervical cancer screening rates in the Latino/a population. Delivering culturally sensitive care to the Latinx population, can lead to enhanced healthcare experiences for patients and foster greater patient engagement in their own health care.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"79-83"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143993771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stephen Contreras, Jessica Calderón-Mora, Alok Kumar Dwivedi, Guowei Li, Mariela Lane
{"title":"Impact of Social Drivers of Health on Mammogram Screening Adherence Among Women of Different Hispanic Subgroups in the United States.","authors":"Stephen Contreras, Jessica Calderón-Mora, Alok Kumar Dwivedi, Guowei Li, Mariela Lane","doi":"10.1177/15404153251350607","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153251350607","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> This study addresses the diversity within Hispanic communities by examining mammogram screening adherence among various Hispanic subgroups, focusing on how social drivers of health influence adherence to United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) mammogram screening guidelines from 2010, 2013, 2015, and 2018. <b>Methods:</b> We analyzed datasets from the 2010, 2013, 2015, and 2018 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). We included 3,120 Hispanic women aged 50-74 and assessed their demographic and health characteristics, including insurance coverage and healthcare utilization. The primary outcome was adherence to mammogram guidelines. <b>Results:</b> Health insurance significantly increased mammogram screening adherence across all Hispanic subgroups (PR 1.39, p < 0.001). For Mexican Americans, longer U.S. residency was associated with lower screening adherence (PR 0.72, p < 0.001), and among Dominicans, education beyond high school was associated with lower screening adherence (PR 0.68, p = 0.011). Consulting a general doctor in the past (PR 1.17, p < 0.001) and having a usual place to go when sick (PR 1.48, p < 0.001) were associated with mammogram screening adherence across all subgroups. <b>Conclusion:</b> Screening rates varied among subgroups but did not differ significantly, consistent with prior studies. However, inconsistencies in subgroup behaviors highlight the need for targeted healthcare interventions addressing the unique challenges of these diverse communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"105-113"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144627904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Power of Uplifting One Another: Leading with Courage and Corazón.","authors":"Veronica Vital","doi":"10.1177/15404153261442669","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153261442669","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":"24 2","pages":"67-68"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147935890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniel Guerrero-Gaviria, Camilo Acosta-Pardo, Sonia Carreño-Moreno
{"title":"Validity and Reliability of the Preparedness for Care Scale in Family Caregivers of People with Chronic Illness in Colombia.","authors":"Daniel Guerrero-Gaviria, Camilo Acosta-Pardo, Sonia Carreño-Moreno","doi":"10.1177/15404153251342741","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153251342741","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Family caregivers assume their role suddenly and in many cases without the necessary preparation and resources for these responsibilities. Preparedness for Caregiving Scale measures the level of preparedness perceived by the family caregiver to assume the responsibilities of the role. <b>Aim:</b> To assess the validity and reliability of the Preparedness for Caregiving Scale (PCS) in family caregivers of people with chronic illness in Colombia by analyzing its psychometric properties. <b>Methods:</b> Psychometric validation study, conducted in 2022 with 109 family caregivers of people with chronic diseases. Convenience sampling was used. Validity was established by exploratory factor analysis and divergent validity was assessed using ZARIT. <b>Results:</b> Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis validate the unifactorial structure of PCS. Divergent validity was established with a Pearson correlation of -0.247. PCS has internal consistency, Cronbach's alpha = 0.925. The stability of the scale showed significant correlations between items, with a total correlation of 0.585. <b>Conclusion:</b> The validation of the scale in caregivers of people with chronic diseases in Colombia demonstrates validity and reliability for its use in the Colombian context. More studies are needed to measure caregiving preparedness in different caregivers and to develop interventions focused on caregiver preparedness.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"90-96"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luisa Cárdenas, Elisa Fisher, Becca Telzak, Mayssa Gregoire, Carmen Garcia, Linda Weiss
{"title":"Outcomes of a Remote Multi-Component Asthma Intervention for Children in Low-income Latine Communities.","authors":"Luisa Cárdenas, Elisa Fisher, Becca Telzak, Mayssa Gregoire, Carmen Garcia, Linda Weiss","doi":"10.1177/15404153251342792","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153251342792","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Bridges to Health Equity (BHE), a collaborative of community-based organizations (CBOs), insurers, hospitals, and an external evaluator was developed to forge partnerships that improve health in low-income neighborhoods in New York City. BHE developed an asthma program implemented by community health workers (CHWs) at participating CBOs in 2020 and 2021. Initially designed as an in-home intervention, the program shifted to remote delivery at the beginning of the study due to COVID-19. <b>Methods:</b> Researchers conducted a mixed-methods evaluation of BHE to support quality improvement and contribute to the evidence base regarding asthma interventions. The evaluation included participant baseline and follow-up assessments. This paper uses data from these assessments to examine outcomes for children, focusing on changes in asthma control and home-based triggers. <b>Results:</b> Children with baseline and follow-up assessments-90% of whom were Latine-experienced significant improvements in asthma control and reductions in home-based asthma triggers, including home maintenance issues and pest infestations. <b>Conclusion:</b> Findings demonstrate positive outcomes of an asthma program delivered remotely by a CBO. They add to the evidence regarding CBO capacity to deliver health programs effectively and suggest that some in-person CHW interventions may be able to shift to remote delivery, which could facilitate expansion.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"84-89"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13172381/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elizabeth Rodriguez, Seth Selorm Klobodu, Kathryn Silliman, Anita Skarbek, Roger Figueroa
{"title":"Associations Between Diabetes Knowledge, the Prevalence of Diet-Related Chronic Conditions, and Dietary Behavior Among Hispanic/Latino Farm Workers with Type 2 Diabetes in the Salinas Valley, California, USA.","authors":"Elizabeth Rodriguez, Seth Selorm Klobodu, Kathryn Silliman, Anita Skarbek, Roger Figueroa","doi":"10.1177/15404153251315358","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153251315358","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionStudies on diabetes prevalence among U.S. farmworkers indicate prevalence ranging from 9.3% in California to 16.1% in Arizona, with 39.9% of the California cases previously undiagnosed. Hispanic/Latino farmworkers in California face unique barriers that place them at high risk for undiagnosed and poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes (T2D). Despite this, limited research has been conducted to assess their T2D knowledge.MethodsThis cross-sectional survey tests associations between diabetes knowledge, prevalence of concurrent chronic health conditions, and dietary behavior. Participants (n = 118) were recruited using unstructured and snowball sampling approaches.ResultsOn average, diabetes knowledge among participants who use insulin was considered low with a score of 9.57/20 (48% correct) and 9.15/18 (51% correct) for participants who do not use insulin. It was found that health insurance status (p = 0.015) and general education level (p = 0.001) were predictors of diabetes knowledge. Hypertension was the most prevalent chronic health condition among study participants (n = 61) and no significant correlation was found between diabetes knowledge and prevalence of a chronic health condition or dietary behavior.ConclusionFindings suggest that insurance status and general education attainment may influence diabetes knowledge among Hispanic/Latino farmworkers.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"69-78"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143069781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reputable Vaccine Information for Health Care Workers.","authors":"David S McKinsey, Maithe Enriquez","doi":"10.1177/15404153261434401","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153261434401","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"65-66"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147500893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}