Maren M Hawkins, Victor Florez-Garcia, Edwin Guevara-Romero, Esmeralda Santacruz-Salas, Ashley Ruiz
{"title":"Social Cognitive Theory-Based Interventions to Address Interpersonal Violence Among Hispanic Youth-A Systematic Review.","authors":"Maren M Hawkins, Victor Florez-Garcia, Edwin Guevara-Romero, Esmeralda Santacruz-Salas, Ashley Ruiz","doi":"10.1177/15404153231187381","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153231187381","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> The prevalence of interpersonal violence among Hispanic youth is high and effective interventions are sparse yet needed to prevent and address interpersonal violence. Theory-based interventions are crucial for creating robust interventions for public health concerns, such as interpersonal violence. <b>Methods:</b> In our systematic literature review, we sought to examine social cognitive theory (SCT)-based Interventions addressing interpersonal violence among Hispanic youth. Searching in both English and Spanish, we used the search engines, PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Lilacs, and restricted the years to 2010-2022. <b>Results:</b> Self-efficacy and normative beliefs were the two most commonly addressed SCT constructs in the interventions. SCT-based interventions were found to increase confidence in not engaging in negative behaviors and improve coping skills. Moreover, within the context of implementing SCT-based interventions, school-based interventions and Participatory Action Research, were foundational to the SCT-based interventions. <b>Conclusion:</b> Overall, SCT-based interventions were found to be effective in interpersonal violence mitigation and reduction among Hispanic youths. There was a synergistic effect between the number of SCT constructs incorporated in an intervention and the positive results of the intervention. Thus, future studies are both needed and should robustly incorporate SCT constructs to yield the best possible outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"228-234"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9770253","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 J Spurlock, Rita H Pickler, R Jeanne Ruiz, Jodi Ford, Shannon Gillespie, Jennifer Kue
{"title":"Acculturation, Acculturative Stress, Experience of Discrimination, and Cesarean Birth in Mexican American Women.","authors":"Elizabeth J Spurlock, Rita H Pickler, R Jeanne Ruiz, Jodi Ford, Shannon Gillespie, Jennifer Kue","doi":"10.1177/15404153231164369","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153231164369","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> There is evidence that Mexican Americans are more likely to have cesarean birth than non-Hispanic White Americans. The purpose of this study was to identify factors related to acculturation along with psychological and sociodemographic factors associated with birth mode in a prospective cohort of Mexican American women in Texas. <b>Methods:</b> This secondary analysis included 244 Mexican American pregnant women. Women with a prior cesarean birth were excluded. Variable selection was guided by Berry's Theoretical Framework of Acculturation. Correlations and logistic regression were used to examine relationships and predict risk of cesarean birth. Mediators and moderators were also considered. <b>Results:</b> Eighty women birthed by cesarean. Analytic and parent samples were similar in all demographics. After controlling for parity in logistic regression, greater Spanish language-related acculturative stress (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 1.06, 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.01, 1.11], <i>p</i> = .028) and experience of discrimination (AOR, 1.18, 95% CI [1.00, 1.38], <i>p</i> = .044) increased the odds of cesarean birth. The relationship between acculturative stress and birth mode was moderated by birth facility. <b>Conclusion:</b> Acculturative stress and discrimination may play a role in birth mode for Mexican American women birthing in Texas. Birth facility and acculturative stress may be interacting in ways that have clinical significance but are yet unexplored.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"184-194"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11447696/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9162105","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}
Nancy A Allen, Michelle L Litchman, Deborah A Greenwood, Ashley Ng, Ana Sanchez-Birkhead
{"title":"Hispanic Diabetes Peer Facilitator Training Needs and Connections to Hispanics With Type 2 Diabetes.","authors":"Nancy A Allen, Michelle L Litchman, Deborah A Greenwood, Ashley Ng, Ana Sanchez-Birkhead","doi":"10.1177/15404153231175998","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153231175998","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> There is a gap in the literature on the role of Hispanic peer facilitators (PFs) in online peer-support communities for Hispanics with diabetes. This paper explores bilingual Hispanic PFs' training experiences and their perspectives on their role in a continuous glucose monitoring and online peer support intervention for people with type 2 diabetes. <b>Methods:</b> We conducted semi-structured interviews with five PFs. A three-stage triangulation of qualitative data using inductive and deductive reasoning was used for the data analysis. <b>Results:</b> We grouped emerging themes into three categories: (a) technical and practical training needs and experiences, (b) building connections through shared diabetes experience, and (c) challenges and benefits of being a PF, such as helplessness, to further support participants and find motivation for their diabetes management. <b>Conclusion:</b> Successful peer facilitation requires more than technical knowledge. PFs need additional communication skills and psychosocial training on diabetes distress, anxiety, and depression. PFs may derive personal benefits in managing their own diabetes and making positive lifestyle changes from participating in an online peer support community.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"221-227"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9881653","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}
Ana Maria Linares, Diana Cartagena, Marialda Moreira Christoffel
{"title":"Hospital Adhering to the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding Predicts Exclusive Breastfeeding in Latinx Mothers.","authors":"Ana Maria Linares, Diana Cartagena, Marialda Moreira Christoffel","doi":"10.1177/15404153231181699","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15404153231181699","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Assessing how well a hospital adheres to the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding is the key to outlining necessary modifications in mother breastfeeding support. This study aimed to assess Latinx mothers' perception of how well a hospital adheres to the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and its influence on exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates at hospital discharge. <b>Methods:</b> Secondary analysis of two longitudinal studies. The combined sample (<i>N</i> = 74) of Latinx pregnant women residing in the US. We modified, translated, and evaluated reliability of the Questionnaire for the Breastfeeding Mother (QBFM), which was applied to evaluate mothers' perception of how well a hospital adheres to the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. <b>Results:</b> The QBFM obtained a standardized KR-20 of 0.77. Mothers who EBF had higher scores of the QBFM than mothers who used formula during hospitalization. For each point that the QBFM score increased, the likelihood that the mother was EBF at discharge increased by 1.30 times. <b>Conclusion:</b> Mothers' perceptions of how well a hospital adheres to the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding were the only significant variable associated with EBF at discharge. The QBFM Spanish version is a valuable instrument that can be used to obtain measurable outcomes and outlines necessary changes after implementing the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":" ","pages":"203-212"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10935583/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9692136","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":"A Feasibility Study to Examine Clinical Variables of Childhood Malnutrition in Guatemala.","authors":"Morgan E Braxton, Carlos R Melendez, Kim L Larson","doi":"10.1177/15404153221150452","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153221150452","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Guatemala is the country with the highest rate of malnutrition in Latin America and fifth highest worldwide. The objective of this pilot study was to determine the feasibility of examining clinical variables of malnutrition among a subset of children at a Guatemalan Nutrition Rehabilitation Center (NRC). <b>Methods:</b> The study was conducted using a secondary dataset of children admitted and discharged at the NRC in 2018. A total of 42 cases were reviewed. The 12 clinical variables were age, gender, height, weight, nutrition status, referral, diet, secondary diagnoses, medications, supplements, discharge disposition, and time-to-discharge. <b>Results:</b> The two major findings were (a) the lack of access to height and weight at discharge and (b) the inability to verify time-to-recovery. Mean age of participants was 23 months (<i>SD</i> = 12.9). All children were discharged home; median time-to-discharge was 48 days. The Kaplan-Meier analyses indicated that children <2 had slower time-to-discharge (51 days), compared to those older than age 2 (32 days); though not statistically significant. <b>Conclusion:</b> Findings of this study provide valuable data to inform ways NRC leadership can better report child health outcomes. International community-academic partnership could contribute to understanding malnutrition and time-to-recovery.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":"21 3","pages":"158-165"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9842102","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}
Melanie Lutenbacher, Tonya Elkins, Mary S Dietrich
{"title":"Using Community Health Workers to Improve Health Outcomes in a Sample of Hispanic Women and Their Infants: Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Melanie Lutenbacher, Tonya Elkins, Mary S Dietrich","doi":"10.1177/15404153221107680","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153221107680","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> The Maternal Infant Health Outreach Worker (MIHOW) program, an early childhood home visiting program, uses community health workers (CHWs) to improve health outcomes in underserved communities. <b>Methods:</b> This randomized clinical trial evaluated the impact of MIHOW's use of CHWs on selected maternal/infant outcomes up to 15 months postpartum. We hypothesized outcomes would be better among Hispanic women receiving MIHOW compared to a similar group of women eligible for MIHOW who received only a minimal education intervention (MEI). The study also expanded earlier research testing MIHOW's efficacy among Hispanic families using criteria set forth by federal guidelines. Women living in middle Tennessee enrolled during pregnancy (≤26 weeks gestation) and continued through 15 months postpartum. <b>Results:</b> Enrolled women (<i>N</i> = 132) were randomly assigned, with 110 women completing the study (<i>MEI</i> = 53; <i>MIHOW</i> = 57). Positive and statistically significant (<i>p</i> < .01) effects of MIHOW were observed on breastfeeding duration, safe sleep practices, stress levels, depressive symptoms, emotional support, referral follow through, parental confidence, and infant stimulation in the home. <b>Conclusions:</b> Findings provided strong evidence of the effectiveness of MIHOW for improving health outcomes in this sample. Using trained CHWs makes programs such as MIHOW a viable option for providing services to immigrant and underserved families.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":"21 3","pages":"129-141"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9787197","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":"NAHN Joins Climate Health Leaders to Advocate for Solutions for Pollution.","authors":"Adrianna Nava","doi":"10.1177/15404153231182065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153231182065","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":"21 3","pages":"120"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9794458","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}
Antonio M Quispe, Victor Roman-Lazarte, Deysy K Cornelio, Yohaida M Florez, Abigail Romero Q, Lucía Vargas, Claudia A Sedano
{"title":"Femicides and Victim's age-Associated Factors in Peru.","authors":"Antonio M Quispe, Victor Roman-Lazarte, Deysy K Cornelio, Yohaida M Florez, Abigail Romero Q, Lucía Vargas, Claudia A Sedano","doi":"10.1177/15404153231163324","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153231163324","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>. Femicides are an increasing social problem worldwide. In this study, we aim to describe the trend of femicides in the prepandemic decade and characterize the femicide victims and their perpetrators. <b>Methods</b>. We assessed the trend of femicides in Peru during 2010-2019 and performed a cross-sectional study to analyze the femicides reported in 2019 using open data. <b>Results</b>. We analyzed 166 femicides reported in 24/25 regions of Peru in 2019 and calculated a yearly incidence of 1.01 femicides per 100,000 women. This incidence level represents an increase of 38% compared to the mean annual incidence from 2010 to 2018 (0.74 femicides per 100,000 women). Most femicides occurred in urban areas (64%), through strangling/asphyxiation (25.9%), stabbing (23%), and shooting (16%). Most victims were mothers (61%) 30 years old or over (51%). Most perpetrators have had a partner history with their victims (69%), 30 years old or over (62%), employed (57%), and consumed enablers (51%). Our regression analysis observed that the victim's age was associated with the perpetrator's age and partner history. <b>Conclusions</b>. Femicides are endemic in Peru, and the main characteristics of the victims and their perpetrators offer opportunities for tackling this social problem in Peru and similar low- to middle-income countries.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":"21 3","pages":"166-173"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9779376","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}
Adriana Gómez Gómez, Carolina Alfaro González, Catherine Strachan Lindenberg, Sara Benítez Majano, Vilma Medrano García, Luis F Guillen, Mariana Harnecker Romanjek, Mary Coffman
{"title":"Harnessing the Power of Technology to Improve Sexual and Reproductive Youth Health in Nicaragua: A Randomized Field Study.","authors":"Adriana Gómez Gómez, Carolina Alfaro González, Catherine Strachan Lindenberg, Sara Benítez Majano, Vilma Medrano García, Luis F Guillen, Mariana Harnecker Romanjek, Mary Coffman","doi":"10.1177/15404153221125171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153221125171","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Nicaragua is among the poorest countries in Latin America and has one of the highest adolescent pregnancy rates in the region. One in four of pregnancies are adolescents and they are more likely to experience poverty and gender and economic inequality. <b>Method:</b> This pilot randomized field study assessed use, satisfaction, and impact of a brief e-learning short-term intervention to improve the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge, skills, motivations, and behaviors among 14-17-year-old Nicaraguan youth. <b>Results:</b> While access to technology and internet were significant barriers, App and email delivery channels were feasible means for communicating with youth who had access to the internet and mobile devices. Youth who used the app were most likely to complete the entire intervention. Youth were very satisfied with the intervention (98%) and significantly improved SRH knowledge, skills and motivations, and delayed age at the first sexual encounter. <b>Conclusion:</b> Results are promising and indicate potential for the scalability of this type of intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":"21 3","pages":"142-149"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9785313","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}
Raquel Burnham, Yesenia Gamero, Sara Misurelli, Maria Mora Pinzon, Maichou Lor
{"title":"Understanding Attitudes, Beliefs, Behaviors, and Barriers to Hearing Loss Care Among Hispanic Adults and Caregivers.","authors":"Raquel Burnham, Yesenia Gamero, Sara Misurelli, Maria Mora Pinzon, Maichou Lor","doi":"10.1177/15404153221137671","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15404153221137671","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> While 9.5 million U.S. Hispanic adults have hearing loss, limited research has focused on their hearing care experiences. This study examines the attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and barriers to hearing care among Hispanic adult patients with hearing loss (HL) and their caregivers. <b>Methods:</b> In a qualitative study, participants were recruited through community organizations, social media, and word of mouth. Participants were interviewed through virtual platforms and audio recorded. The recording was then transcribed verbatim in Spanish, translated to English, and analyzed using a hybrid deductive and inductive content approach. <b>Results:</b> The 12 participants (age 35-92, 83.3% female) comprised seven individuals with HL and three family caregivers. Most participants attributed HL to aging and genetics, and most shared a stigmatized community attitude toward HL that silenced any discussion of it. Barriers to hearing care included high cost, lack of insurance, and language barriers. These resulted in negative experiences with providers and poor access to hearing tests and auditory devices. <b>Conclusions:</b> The study's findings suggest a need to improve access to comprehensive low-cost hearing services and education in the Hispanic community. Additionally, unique challenges of this community should be addressed to promote hearing health and self-management.</p>","PeriodicalId":73240,"journal":{"name":"Hispanic health care international : the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses","volume":"21 3","pages":"150-157"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10144261","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}