Evelyn Iriarte, Maria J Baeza, Natalia Villegas, Rosina Cianelli, Samantha Stonbraker, Paul Cook, Catherine Jankowski
{"title":"Telenovela (Spanish Soap Opera) Interventions on Latino Health: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Evelyn Iriarte, Maria J Baeza, Natalia Villegas, Rosina Cianelli, Samantha Stonbraker, Paul Cook, Catherine Jankowski","doi":"10.1177/15404153241257929","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153241257929","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> The use of telenovelas shows promise as a mode of education that could enhance Latino people's ability to prevent or manage different health conditions. This scoping review examined the available evidence about telenovela interventions on Latino health. <b>Methods:</b> A scoping review was conducted by searching five peer-reviewed databases for articles published on any date in English or Spanish. The methods of this review were guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews recommendations. <b>Results:</b> A total of 431 articles were identified, and 22 articles published between 1999 and 2022 were included in the final scoping review. Nineteen telenovela interventions were described in the literature. Most studies included telenovela interventions without other elements (<i>n</i> = 15; 68%), and 91% were conducted in the U.S. (<i>n</i> = 20). Studies were qualitative (<i>n</i> = 8; 36%), quantitative (<i>n</i> = 8; 36%), and mixed methods (<i>n</i> = 6; 27%), and most telenovela interventions were developed and/or tested in Spanish (<i>n</i> = 10; 53%). The most common topics for the telenovela interventions were substance use/risky sexual health behaviors, cardiovascular disease, and mental health. <b>Conclusions:</b> This scoping review may serve to continue empirical and theoretical work on telenovela-style entertainment interventions on Latino health and future implementation in real-life settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"35-48"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141155324","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}
Juliana Muñoz Bohorquez, Amara Channell Doig, Sarah Goldring, Esmeralda Campos, Kiarra Burton, Jennifer Lynne Delacey, Lisa H McCoy, Catherine Sorenson, Gina Crist, Crystal Terhune, Jinhee Kim
{"title":"Access Barriers, Trusted Channels, and Misconceptions About the COVID-19 Vaccine Among Rural Immigrant Farmworkers.","authors":"Juliana Muñoz Bohorquez, Amara Channell Doig, Sarah Goldring, Esmeralda Campos, Kiarra Burton, Jennifer Lynne Delacey, Lisa H McCoy, Catherine Sorenson, Gina Crist, Crystal Terhune, Jinhee Kim","doi":"10.1177/15404153241262050","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153241262050","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Although COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted immigrant agricultural workers, vaccination efforts have been challenging. Barriers to immunization include language, visa status, and access to medical care. Additionally, vaccine hesitancy, mistrust, and misinformation contributed to low uptake. <b>Methods:</b> A community needs assessment was conducted with immigrant agricultural workers (<i>n</i> <i>=</i> 9) and community stakeholders (<i>n</i> <i>=</i> 15) in rural areas of Maryland and Delaware. In-depth interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using template analysis. <b>Results</b>: The participants named trusted and untrusted sources, sources of misinformation, and barriers to accessing information and physical locations to receive the vaccine as reasons for not getting the vaccine. Trusted sources included known community leaders and television programs. Some barriers mentioned were fear of deportation, lack of paid time off, language barriers, and difficulty navigating the U.S. healthcare system. <b>Discussion:</b> There is a need for culturally-tailored programs that address misinformation and barriers and use community-based programming.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"26-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141332649","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":"Facilitators of Leadership Among Latina Nurse Leaders.","authors":"Ursula Canli, Elizabeth Aquino","doi":"10.1177/15404153251316524","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153251316524","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> The lack of diversity in the nursing workforce, especially in nursing leadership, remains an ongoing challenge for healthcare organizations. Only about 9% of the nursing workforce is Latinx, and few serve in leadership positions. This study aims to learn about the facilitating factors that have supported Latina nurse leaders in their ascension into leadership roles. <b>Methods:</b> Using a qualitative descriptive study approach, Latina nurse leaders were individually interviewed about their nursing journeys. A conventional thematic content analysis approach was used to identify common themes. <b>Results:</b> Seventeen Latina nurse leaders shared their experiences. The themes that emerged included: understanding one's purpose (desire to lead, serve as a role model), transformative experience (familial influence, service to others, other leaders that look like me), and cultivating intentional networks (mentorship, core group of people that you trust, finding commonality or connection). <b>Conclusion:</b> Findings from this study underscore the factors that facilitate the leadership development and success of Latina nurses. Understanding the facilitators is important for nurturingLatina nurse leaders, enabling organizations and institutions to provide effective support. Additionally, sharing leadership stories can inspire and guide the next generation of Latina leaders, aiding them in their own leadership journeys.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"15404153251316524"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143525494","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}
Carmen Esther Veloz Comas, Susan Caplan, Patricia Minerva Reyna Liberato, Angelina Sosa Lovera
{"title":"Effectiveness of El Buen Consejo Movil (EBCM; the mobile Sound Advice), to Reduce Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, and Social Isolation among Users in the Dominican Republic.","authors":"Carmen Esther Veloz Comas, Susan Caplan, Patricia Minerva Reyna Liberato, Angelina Sosa Lovera","doi":"10.1177/15404153251315462","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153251315462","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The availability of mental health services in the Dominican Republic is limited and mental health needs have increased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mobile mental health apps may be a feasible response to this increased demand for services, but few have been tested in Spanish speaking low- and middle-income countries. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile app, El Buen Consejo Movil (EBCM) to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, social isolation and loneliness. Of the twenty-seven participants who screened eligible to use EBCM, twenty participants logged in and used the app (users). The PHQ-9 results were clinically and statistically significant. A decrease in PHQ-9 score was sustained in 75% of users over 12 weeks. Results of the pre and post NIH Toolbox Adult Social Relationship Scales indicated that there was a statistically significant difference in score (p = .011). Our study is one of the few studies to trial a mobile app in a Spanish speaking Caribbean LMIC. The EBCM app was a useful and effective resource to support the therapeutic process for participants with symptoms of depression.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"15404153251315462"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143484639","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}
Shanna D Stryker, Natalia P Darling, Enrique Ceppi, Laura Medina Rodriguez, Lisa M Vaughn, Karen Chinchilla, Jenniffer Peralta, Haydee Garcia, Martha Walter, Moises A Huaman
{"title":"Increasing Awareness About Tuberculosis Infection Screening in Latino Immigrants: A Community-Based Participatory Research Approach.","authors":"Shanna D Stryker, Natalia P Darling, Enrique Ceppi, Laura Medina Rodriguez, Lisa M Vaughn, Karen Chinchilla, Jenniffer Peralta, Haydee Garcia, Martha Walter, Moises A Huaman","doi":"10.1177/15404153251319442","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153251319442","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Tuberculosis (TB) elimination in the U.S. will require increased screening among at-risk groups. Nontraditional immigration destinations (NTIDs) are those which have historically not been home to large Latino immigrant populations, and which have less culturally relevant services available. <b>Methods:</b> Interviews were performed with Latino immigrants in an NTID to understand health beliefs relevant to TB screening. A community advisory board (CAB) was formed to suggest interventions consistent with health beliefs using the RE-AIM framework for planning. Based on the CAB's suggestions, educational videos were developed. A survey was used to assess the impact of the videos in a pilot study. <b>Results:</b> Community members had low perceived susceptibility to TB, high perceived severity of disease, were unfamiliar with indications for screening, and had attitudes which supported screening, particularly if there was knowledge of treatment options. The CAB suggested making an educational video and helped to recruit participants to pilot the video which was made. Watching the video increased participants' perceived importance of screening and intention to be screened. <b>Conclusion:</b> Partnering with community members and community-serving organizations in an NTID helped to co-create an educational initiative which increased intention to be screened for TB among Latino immigrant groups and provided information on where this could be accomplished.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"15404153251319442"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143411865","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}
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":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153251315358","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Studies 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.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This 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.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>On 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.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings 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":"15404153251315358"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-29","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":"Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Latino Migrant Seasonal Farmworkers: A Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Cindy Mendez","doi":"10.1177/15404153241302253","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153241302253","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Existing literature concludes that Latino migrant seasonal farmworkers endure higher rates of health disparities and chronic diseases than the general population. However, research on this population's cardiovascular disease risk factors is scarce, particularly studies comparing males and females. <b>Methods:</b> A meta-analysis of prevalence was utilized to examine whether male or female Latino migrant seasonal farmworkers have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors. An extensive literature search yielded over 82,000 potentially pertinent articles, of which 17 were relevant and included in the analysis. <b>Results:</b> The prevalence rates of high cholesterol, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and overweight/obesity for female Latino migrant seasonal farmworkers were 1%-54% (95% CI: 0.04-0.15), 2%-57% (95% CI: 0.08-0.21), 3%-54% (95% CI: 0.10-0.22), and 1%-100% (95% CI: 0.26-0.84), respectively, and 5%-42% (95% CI: 0.12-0.23), 1%-63% (95% CI: 0.07-0.21), 4%-68% (95% CI: 0.15-0.31), and 1%-99% (95% CI: 0.29-0.81), respectively, for males. <b>Conclusion:</b> Male Latino migrant seasonal farmworkers have a higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus and hypertension versus females, and females have higher rates of high cholesterol versus males. However, there is a 1% prevalence difference of overweight/obesity between female and male Latino migrant seasonal farmworkers.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"15404153241302253"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840471","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":"Acculturating Pathway to Practice: A Conceptual Framework of Factors Influencing Foreign-Educated Physicians (FEPs) Transitioning to Nursing as a Second Career.","authors":"Nora Hernandez-Pupo","doi":"10.1177/15404153241296509","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153241296509","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Many foreign-educated physicians (FEPs) are transitioning to licensed registered nurses (RNs) in the United States, a process that helps decrease the nursing shortage. There is a gap in knowledge regarding how they transform from medical to nursing professionals. This information could assist FEPs to effectively transition into the nursing role. <b>Method:</b> The purpose of this grounded theory study was to discover a substantive theory explaining the process of FEPs experience as they transition from their original role as physicians in their country of origin to their new role as registered nurses in the United States. A total of 22 FEPs were recruited for the study and participated in individual and focus group interviews. <b>Results:</b> The basic social process identified in this study was the: acculturating pathway to practice, which provided an in-depth description of the dynamic process of FEPs and their integration, socialization, and transition into nursing as a second career. The three categories that explained this process were practicing, transitioning, and reconciling. <b>Conclusion:</b> The substantive theory allows for an understanding of the factors that influence this group of nursing professionals. This is an essential component of retention, patient care, and improvements in academic and healthcare institutions.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"15404153241296509"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142796391","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 Appropriate Translation of the Nurse Practitioner Will Foster Health Equity.","authors":"Rubi Alva de Hickson","doi":"10.1177/15404153241296510","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153241296510","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> In September 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom of California signed Assembly Bill 890 (AB 890) into law, which changed Title 16 of the Nurse Practice Act, granting California nurse practitioners (NPs) a stepwise approach to full practice authority. Written within the law, NPs are required to verbally identify themselves specifically to all Spanish-speaking patients, as enfermera(o) especializada (o). <b>Local Problem:</b> AB 890 requires NPs to identify themselves using inappropriate Spanish terminology. There are concerns regarding the translational accuracy of nurse practitioners under AB 890. To avoid confusion, it is essential to ensure the translation of the NP role is precise and unambiguous to ensure health equity. <b>Context:</b> This law has a significant impact on approximately 37,000 NPs in the state of California who provide essential healthcare services to the Spanish-speaking community. Critically, the Hispanic/Latino community accounts for almost 40% of California state's population, and Intervention: This literature review will delve into the current literature for the accurate Spanish terminology of the \"Advanced Practice Nurse,\" \"Advanced Practice Registered Nurse,\" and Nurse Practitioner.\" <b>Outcome Measures:</b> To accurately translate \"Advanced Practice Nurse,\" \"Advanced Practice Registered Nurse,\" and \"Nurse Practitioner.\"</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"15404153241296510"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142787712","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":"Alternative Mental Health Interventions for Hispanic Women With Breast Cancer: A State of the Science Review.","authors":"Diana M Llamas, Joanne C Langan","doi":"10.1177/15404153231226390","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153231226390","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Current disadvantages in accessing healthcare services, particularly mental health resources, result in increased psychological dysfunction among Hispanic women with advanced breast cancer. Little is known about using alternative nonpharmacological therapies for Hispanic women experiencing psychological distress secondary to a breast cancer diagnosis. This state-of-the-science paper synthesizes current culturally appropriate alternative therapies that effectively address depressive symptoms, anxiety, and psychological distress among Hispanic women with breast cancer (HWBC). <b>Methods:</b> The search criteria included published articles that used alternative interventions to address psychological needs among HWBC. Ten studies met the inclusion criteria. <b>Results:</b> Four alternative interventions were identified in the literature that significantly met the cultural mental health needs of HWBC. Mindfulness and technology use were the two interventions most studied in this review. <b>Conclusion:</b> Evidence indicates that alternative therapies for mental health improve overall quality of life. Further research to attenuate psychological distress is needed to meet mental health needs among HWBC. Innovative methods such as the use of technology and mindfulness as well as integrating personalized care are crucial to address the cultural needs of HWBC.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"225-236"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139522373","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}