A culturally targeted video to promote genetic counseling in a community sample of at-risk US Latina women: The role of the concrete mindset.
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DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22718
Abstract: Latina women, who are at increased risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC), have lower use of genetic counseling and testing (GCT) than non-Hispanic White women. In a recent study, culturally targeted video improved psychosocial… read more here.
Keywords: mindset; concrete mindset; latina women; targeted video ... See more keywords
Low Birth Weight Among Infants Born to Black Latina Women in the United States
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DOI: 10.1007/s10995-018-2669-9
Abstract: Objectives To explore associations between race, nativity, and low birth weight (LBW) among Latina and non-Latina women, with special attention to the Black Latina subgroup. Methods Using US natality data from 2011 to 2013, we… read more here.
Keywords: black latinas; born black; black latina; model ... See more keywords
Abstract P223: Changes In Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Following Complications Of Pregnancy Among Hispanic/latina Women Of The Hispanic Community Health Study/study Of Latinos, 2008-2017.
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DOI: 10.1161/hyp.76.suppl_1.p223
Abstract: Background: Pregnancy-related complications (PC), such as preeclampsia (PE), gestational hypertension (GH) and gestational diabetes (GD), are associated with an elevation of cardiometabolic risk and subsequent cardiovascular disease (CVD) following pregnancy among European Caucasian mothers. Our… read more here.
Keywords: pre existing; study; hispanic latina; existing conditions ... See more keywords
Birth Control Sabotage Motivation and Measurement: A Mixed-Methods Analysis among Latina Women.
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DOI: 10.1177/10778012221145292
Abstract: Reproductive coercion (RC) is a type of intimate partner violence that includes birth control sabotage (BCS). We explored the perceived intent behind BCS to refine RC measurement, using a mixed-methods design with a clinic-based sample… read more here.
Keywords: birth control; mixed methods; control sabotage; latina women ... See more keywords
Latina Women in Academia: Challenges and Opportunities
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.876161
Abstract: Latina women and other ethnic and racial groups continue to be underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, including public health. This underrepresentation of people from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences in academic… read more here.
Keywords: women academia; health; public health; academia challenges ... See more keywords
Higher Diet Quality in Latina Women during Pregnancy May Be Associated with Sociodemographic Factors
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192113895
Abstract: Acculturation contributes to low diet quality and can foster health inequities for Latina women during pregnancy. Conversely, nutrition literacy (NL) increases diet quality and could promote health equity. This study assessed the associations between the… read more here.
Keywords: acculturation; quality; nutrition literacy; diet quality ... See more keywords