{"title":"Assessing and Improving Medical-Spanish Language Proficiency Among Nursing Students.","authors":"Carmen Kiraly, Christine Grippi, Daniela Castillo","doi":"10.1177/15404153241296511","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153241296511","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Language discordance among health care providers and patients has been shown to result in poor patient outcomes. Health care providers who identify as being proficient in the native language of their patients may decline the use of professional interpreters due to their self assessment of language proficiency. More information is needed about whether providers who speak Spanish are proficient in medical Spanish. This study measured medical-Spanish language proficiency among nursing students. <b>Methods:</b> A quantitative pretest posttest evaluation (N = 30) at a large private university in the northeastern U.S. compared student and faculty assessment of student language proficiency after taking a medical-Spanish course using the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR). T-tests compared student's final, self-assessed ILR scores with faculty's final ILR scores. <b>Results:</b> A significant difference was noted between students' self assessments and faculty assessments of student language proficiency (Rater 1: t(29) = -2.660, p = 0.013; Rater 2: t(29) = -2.693, p = 0.012) with high interrater reliability (kappa = 0.875). There was a significant difference between students' self-assessment of language abilities before and after the course (t(29) = -3.694; p < 0.001). <b>Conclusion:</b> Objective assessment of medical-Spanish language proficiency following a medical Spanish course may more accurately measure proficiency than self-assessment alone.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"15404153241296511"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142585163","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":"Health Disparities and the Influence of Culturally Competent Care in Overall Health and Healthcare Utilization among Hispanics in a Southeastern US Community.","authors":"Natasha P Malmin, Shannon Owen, Diana Hoyos Lopez, Rebecca McKinney, Vanessa Rodríguez","doi":"10.1177/15404153241289550","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153241289550","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> This study sought to assess disparities in health/healthcare utilization for Hispanic immigrant community in Greenville County, SC. The study also assessed the role of culturally competent care perceptions on health/healthcare utilization within this growing community. <b>Methods:</b> Secondary administrative data collected by a large health care system in the county facilitated the assessment of health/healthcare utilization disparities using multivariate regression. Primary purposive surveys collected among Hispanic adults assessed culturally competent care perceptions and health/healthcare utilization. Culturally competent care measures included: (1) provider understanding, (2) provider communication behaviors, (3) provider assurance, and (4) interpreter service access. <b>Results:</b> Health disparities were present, with Hispanic residents having lower overall health and lower routine healthcare seeking behaviors compared to non-Hispanic White residents. Moreover, culturally competent care perceptions influenced overall health and healthcare-seeking behavior within this growing Hispanic community. Hispanic residents who perceived negative communication behaviors, lack of assurance, and increased interpretive service barriers reported lower overall health and lower routine healthcare seeking behaviors. <b>Conclusions:</b> Addressing potential cultural competency barriers may reduce health disparities among underrepresented racial/ethnic communities as they grow and become established in the Southeast, while also improving broader health equity for all communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"15404153241289550"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142482354","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}
Madeline Fernandez-Pineda, Carlos R Melendez, Melanie Fernandez, Rosina Cianelli, Jessica Roman, Natalia Villegas, Yui Matsuda, Nilda Peragallo Montano
{"title":"Predictors of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Intention and Uptake Among US Hispanic Parents: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Madeline Fernandez-Pineda, Carlos R Melendez, Melanie Fernandez, Rosina Cianelli, Jessica Roman, Natalia Villegas, Yui Matsuda, Nilda Peragallo Montano","doi":"10.1177/15404153241229688","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153241229688","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> This study explored the influence of the Theory of Planned Behavior constructs on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (HPVV) intentions and uptake among Hispanic parents in South Florida for their children aged 9-21. <b>Method:</b> A descriptive exploratory analysis was conducted using 39 surveys completed by Hispanic parents. These surveys encompassed demographic data and questions about HPVV uptake, intention, attitudes, subjective norms, knowledge, self-efficacy, and awareness. <b>Results:</b> Most participants were uninsured (77%), unemployed (59%), and had low Americanism acculturation (74%). A little over half were aware of the HPVV (54%), yet most had high positive HPVV attitudes (95%) and self-efficacy (85%). HPVV intentions within the year were also high (82%); however, HPVV uptake (45%) and HPVV knowledge (40%) were low at the time of the study. Most parents reported physicians (72%) and nurses/nurse practitioners (59%) as the most influential individuals in their decision-making. A statistically significant relationship between HPVV intention and HPVV attitude (X_Wald^2 (1) = 5.71, p = 0.02., OR = 5.11) and between HPVV uptake and HPVV awareness (X_Wald^2 (1) = 4.63, p = 0.03., OR = 12) were observed. <b>Conclusion:</b> This study recommends further research and targeted interventions to improve HPVV awareness among Hispanic communities. The participants' highly positive attitudes and self-efficacy provide a hopeful outlook for future vaccination efforts within this demographic.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"142-149"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139698960","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}
Enrique Moncada-Mapelli, Luz Angela Roman, Maryorie Katteryne Galeas-Torre, Victor Roman-Lazarte
{"title":"Access to Contraceptives among Venezuelan Migrant Women Residing in Peru: Analysis on a Population-Based Survey.","authors":"Enrique Moncada-Mapelli, Luz Angela Roman, Maryorie Katteryne Galeas-Torre, Victor Roman-Lazarte","doi":"10.1177/15404153241258158","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153241258158","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> The emigration of Venezuelans has seen a significant increase in recent years. The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with access to contraceptives in migrant women from Venezuela residing in Peru. <b>Methods:</b> An exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the Second Survey of the Venezuelan Population Residing in Peru. Access to contraceptives (yes/no) was established as the dependent variable. A Poisson regression model was performed for complex samples, and crude (PRc) and adjusted (PRa) prevalence ratios were reported. <b>Results:</b> A total of 3617 migrant women were analyzed, with 50.12% reporting access to contraceptives. Factors associated with greater access to contraceptives included being between 20 to 29 years old, having a university education, the entry period after the declaration of COVID-19 quarantine was associated with lower access to contraceptives. <b>Conclusions:</b> Access to contraceptives for Venezuelan migrants should be provided to all, as it is a free service in Peru. Additionally, education and family planning should be provided from the basic or middle school level to prevent unintended pregnancies in the future. Complete coverage should be provided regardless of the time of entry into Peru.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"168-177"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141163004","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":"Culturally Targeted Video Intervention to Increase PrEP Use Intentions Among Latinx Sexual Minority Men: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Lisvel A Matos, Ramon A Lujan","doi":"10.1177/15404153231210436","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153231210436","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Latinx sexual minority men experience the greatest human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) burden in the United States. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is the most effective HIV prevention tool available, however, PrEP uptake remains low among this group. <b>Methods:</b> This two-arm pilot randomized controlled trial study aimed to assess the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of delivering an online culturally targeted video intervention that aims to increase PrEP uptake intentions among Latinx sexual minority men. The intervention group received a culturally targeted video that contained the same PrEP information as the control group and incorporated positive aspects of Latinx masculinity (i.e., caballerismo). Participants were recruited through Amazon's MTurk crowd-sourcing platform. A total of twenty-five participants met the study inclusion criteria (<i>N</i> = 25). <b>Results:</b> The control group had a higher mean PrEP intentions score (<i>M</i>: 3.3, 95% CI: 2.7-3.9) when compared with the intervention group. A moderate, negative, linear correlation was observed between machismo and PrEP intention scores (<i>r</i> = -.34). In contrast, a small, positive correlation was found between caballerismo and PrEP intentions (<i>r</i> = .19). <b>Conclusions:</b> While the culturally targeted video intervention did not increase PrEP use intentions, the study highlights the importance of understanding and addressing cultural factors such as Latin masculinity.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"133-141"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71489646","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":"President's Message.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/15404153241266644","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153241266644","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"131-132"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141879883","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":"Sexual and Reproductive Health and Hispanic People.","authors":"Maithe Enriquez","doi":"10.1177/15404153241261341","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153241261341","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":"22 3","pages":"130"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141989697","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}
María José Baeza, Joseph P De Santis, Rosina Cianelli, Nicholas Metheny, Natalia Villegas, Evelyn Iriarte
{"title":"Sources of Well-Being for Hispanic Women Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review.","authors":"María José Baeza, Joseph P De Santis, Rosina Cianelli, Nicholas Metheny, Natalia Villegas, Evelyn Iriarte","doi":"10.1177/15404153231210858","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153231210858","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> This review sought to identify and integrate available evidence on various sources of Hispanic women's well-being following intimate partner violence (IPV). <b>Methods:</b> The review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Four peer-reviewed databases were reviewed for studies published between 2007 and 2022. The inclusion criteria include being an original research, quantitative and/or qualitative data, Hispanic women as a separate group for analysis, well-being as an outcome variable (quantitative) or phenomenon of interest (qualitative), and published in English or Spanish. <b>Results:</b> A total of 2,292 records were identified, and nine articles were included in the final review. Findings revealed that ensuring safety and opportunities for women's children, separating from violent partners, and obtaining a job were related to increased well-being. Other findings revealed that peer support, self-empowerment, and leadership skills were associated with interpersonal, psychological, and community well-being, respectively. Economic and occupational well-being was linked to education and financial independence. <b>Conclusions:</b> This scoping review advances the exploration of well-being among Hispanic women who have experienced IPV. This knowledge can be used to inform post-IPV support for Hispanic women and highlight areas for intervention development to promote well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"178-189"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138464782","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}
Olivia J Jordan, Amanda Benitez, Deborah L Burnet, Michael T Quinn, Arshiya A Baig
{"title":"The Role of Family in Diabetes Management for Mexican American Adults.","authors":"Olivia J Jordan, Amanda Benitez, Deborah L Burnet, Michael T Quinn, Arshiya A Baig","doi":"10.1177/15404153231206086","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153231206086","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> The purpose of this study was to characterize how family influences diabetes self-management in Mexican American adults. <b>Methods:</b> Data were analyzed from previously collected data that included 34 semi-structured interviews with Hispanic adults with diabetes and six focus groups with 37 adults with diabetes and family members. Themes related to family and diabetes management were identified and analyzed using a modified template approach. <b>Results:</b> Family-related facilitators to T2DM self-management were (1) provides support, (2) provides motivation, and (3) desire to protect family from diabetes. Family-related challenges were (1) lack of support, (2) family responsibilities, and (3) stress related to family. Diabetes education was shared with family members. Family member perspectives on T2DM included (1) not knowing how to help, (2) effect on emotional wellbeing, (3) diabetes affects the whole family, and (4) family provides support. <b>Conclusion:</b> Most participants with T2DM felt supported by family, but many desired more social support and support surrounding dietary changes from family. Many felt family did not understand what living with diabetes meant for them. Most family members wished to learn more about how to help. Future interventions should include family members and teach them supportive strategies to support beneficial diabetes self-management behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"109-118"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11041087/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49694836","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}
Blair K Puleo, Frank R Dillon, Melissa M Ertl, Nicole Da Silva, Yajaira A Cabrera Tineo, Michael Verile, Mario De La Rosa
{"title":"Neighborhood Collective Efficacy: A Longitudinal Social Determinant of Access to Medical Care Among Recently Immigrated Latina Young Adults.","authors":"Blair K Puleo, Frank R Dillon, Melissa M Ertl, Nicole Da Silva, Yajaira A Cabrera Tineo, Michael Verile, Mario De La Rosa","doi":"10.1177/15404153231187394","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153231187394","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present longitudinal study examined changes in perceived access to health care among a recently immigrated cohort of Latina young adults who were assessed annually during their first 3 years in the United States. A parallel process growth model of perceived access to health care and neighborhood collective efficacy was examined, accounting for socioeconomic indicators and immigration status. Five hundred thirty Latina young adults (ages 18-23) participated at baseline assessment, and approximately 95% were retained over three annual assessment time points. Participants' mean level of perceived access to health care increased during their initial 3 years in the United States. Women who reported more of an increase in perceived access to health care tended to also indicate increased neighborhood collective efficacy relative to their peers during their first 3 years in the United States. Findings offer important information about the individual- and community-level factors that influence recently immigrated Latinas' health care access.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"83-91"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11587880/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9780925","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}