2024
Study Recruitment, Retention, and Adherence Among Chinese American Immigrants During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Huang S, Nam S, Ash G, Wu B, Melkus G, Jeon S, McMahon E, Dickson V, Whittemore R. Study Recruitment, Retention, and Adherence Among Chinese American Immigrants During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Nursing Research 2024, 73: 328-336. PMID: 38905624, DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000731.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChinese American immigrantsRecruitment strategiesRetention strategiesSnowball samplingOnline surveyMultiple recruitment strategiesPhysical activity studiesForeign-born Chinese womenCOVID-19 pandemicAmerican immigrantsGestational diabetesDiverse socioeconomic groupsStudy websiteReport adherenceEmail remindersGeographically diverse sampleHealth researchText remindersAdherence strategiesCommunity outreachStudy recruitmentDiabetes diagnosisIndex pregnancyStudy webpageChinese womenA Systematic Review of Interventions That Address Food Insecurity for Persons With Prediabetes or Diabetes Using the RE-AIM Framework
Whitehouse C, Akyirem S, Petoskey C, Huang S, Lendvai D, Batten J, Whittemore R. A Systematic Review of Interventions That Address Food Insecurity for Persons With Prediabetes or Diabetes Using the RE-AIM Framework. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2024, 50: 141-166. PMID: 38545669, DOI: 10.1177/26350106241232649.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRE-AIMFood insecurityRE-AIM elementsRE-AIM frameworkQualified Health CentersSystematic Reviews of InterventionsSystematically review interventionsDiabetes-related outcomesCommunity-based outreachResearch team membersSustainability of interventionsReviews of InterventionsFederal poverty levelScreening of abstractsAssociated with higher riskQuality of lifeHigh-risk populationStatistically significant improvementDiabetes outcomesImplement interventionsHealth centersSelf-managementUnique citationsType 2 diabetesSelf-efficacy
2023
The Impact of Blast Exposure—With or Without Traumatic Brain Injury—on Metabolic Abnormalities in Post-9/11 Veterans
Lendvai D, Whittemore R, Womack J, Fortier C, Milberg W, Fonda J. The Impact of Blast Exposure—With or Without Traumatic Brain Injury—on Metabolic Abnormalities in Post-9/11 Veterans. Journal Of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 2023, 38: 380-390. PMID: 36951458, PMCID: PMC10514232, DOI: 10.1097/htr.0000000000000874.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlast-related traumatic brain injuryOverweight/obesityMetabolic abnormalitiesTraumatic brain injuryBlast exposurePost-9/11 veteransBrain injuryRelative riskCross-sectional secondary data analysisTranslational Research CenterSomatic conditionsHealth prevention interventionsCardiometabolic syndromeGlucose dysregulationMean ageWeight managementSecondary data analysisPrevention interventionsMeeting criteriaVeteran cohortPoisson regressionSecondary aimBaseline samplesMajority maleAbnormalitiesSelf-Management and Glycemic Targets in Adult Haitian Immigrants With Type 2 Diabetes
Magny-Normilus C, Whittemore R, Nunez-Smith M, Lee C, Schnipper J, Wexler D, Sanders J, Grey M. Self-Management and Glycemic Targets in Adult Haitian Immigrants With Type 2 Diabetes. Nursing Research 2023, 72: 211-217. PMID: 36929756, PMCID: PMC10121794, DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000649.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 2 diabetesSelf-management behaviorsGlycemic targetsSelf-management education programDiabetes self-management education programT2D-related complicationsHaitian immigrantsPrimary study objectiveResearch Electronic Data CaptureSelf-management practicesChronic conditionsGlucose variabilityContinuous glucose monitorMultiple recruitment methodsPhysical activityElevated riskElectronic data captureDisproportionate burdenU.S. adultsT2DDiabetesSelf-ManagementRecruitment methodsStudy objectiveGlucose monitor
2022
Feasibility and Acceptability of the Adherence Connection Counseling, Education, and Support (ACCESS) Proof of Concept: A Peer-Led, Mobile Health (mHealth) Cognitive Behavioral Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Adherence Intervention for HIV-Infected (HIV+) Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA)
Navarra A, Rosenberg M, Gormley M, Bakken S, Fletcher J, Whittemore R, Gwadz M, Cleland C, Melkus G. Feasibility and Acceptability of the Adherence Connection Counseling, Education, and Support (ACCESS) Proof of Concept: A Peer-Led, Mobile Health (mHealth) Cognitive Behavioral Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Adherence Intervention for HIV-Infected (HIV+) Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA). AIDS And Behavior 2022, 27: 1807-1823. PMID: 36574184, PMCID: PMC9792943, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-022-03913-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsART adherence interventionsHIV viral loadAdherence interventionsART adherenceViral loadAntiretroviral therapy adherence interventionsSelf-reported ART adherenceYoung adultsPlasma HIV RNAHIV Infected AdolescentsFive-session interventionClient satisfaction scoresHIV RNAAdherence strategiesHigher completion ratesOutcome dataOnward transmissionSatisfaction scoresPeer-LedInterventionAdherenceCompletion ratesExploratory sequential mixed-methods designMixed methods designAdults
2007
Mediators of Depressive Symptoms in Children with Type 1 Diabetes and their Mothers
Jaser SS, Whittemore R, Ambrosino JM, Lindemann E, Grey M. Mediators of Depressive Symptoms in Children with Type 1 Diabetes and their Mothers. Journal Of Pediatric Psychology 2007, 33: 509-519. PMID: 17991690, PMCID: PMC2390883, DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsm104.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeChild depressive symptomsType 1 diabetesDepressive symptomsImpact of diabetesMaternal depressive symptomsFamily functioningFamily psychosocial factorsSchool-aged childrenMaternal depressionPsychosocial factorsDiabetesSecondary analysisSymptomsChildren's qualityBaseline dataChildrenMothersPsychosocial adjustmentPerceptions of copingInterventionSkills interventionT1DCopingLifeHispanic adults’ beliefs about type 2 diabetes: Clinical implications
Hatcher E, Whittemore R. Hispanic adults’ beliefs about type 2 diabetes: Clinical implications. Journal Of The American Association Of Nurse Practitioners 2007, 19: 536-545. PMID: 17897118, DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2007.00255.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdultAttitude to HealthCausalityDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FamilyFemaleFolkloreHealth BehaviorHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services Needs and DemandHispanic or LatinoHumansLife StyleMaleMedicine, TraditionalMiddle AgedNursing Methodology ResearchPatient Education as TopicPhytotherapyReligion and PsychologySelf CareSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsType 2 diabetesHispanic adultsMultiple computerized databasesSymptoms of diabetesPatients' explanatory modelsEtiology of diabetesCompetent health careAdults' beliefsChronic illnessHerbal treatmentReference listsDiabetesIndividualized planSerious illnessType 2Biomedical causesHealth professionalsClinical implicationsComputerized databaseHealthcare professionalsIntegrative literature reviewIllnessHealth careHispanic subgroupsAdultsCulturally Competent Interventions for Hispanic Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Whittemore R. Culturally Competent Interventions for Hispanic Adults With Type 2 Diabetes. Journal Of Transcultural Nursing 2007, 18: 157-166. PMID: 17416718, DOI: 10.1177/1043659606298615.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAttitude to HealthClinical CompetenceCommunication BarriersCultural DiversityDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Health BehaviorHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services Needs and DemandHispanic or LatinoHumansMinority GroupsNurse-Patient RelationsNurse's RoleNursing Evaluation ResearchOutcome Assessment, Health CarePatient Education as TopicRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicResearch DesignTeaching MaterialsTranscultural NursingUnited States
2005
Metabolic control, self‐management and psychosocial adjustment in women with type 2 diabetes
Whittemore R, D'Eramo Melkus G, Grey M. Metabolic control, self‐management and psychosocial adjustment in women with type 2 diabetes. Journal Of Clinical Nursing 2005, 14: 195-203. PMID: 15669928, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2004.00937.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedBody Mass IndexConnecticutCross-Sectional StudiesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diet, DiabeticExerciseFemaleGlycated HemoglobinHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth StatusHumansMental HealthMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNursing Methodology ResearchPatient Education as TopicPilot ProjectsRegression AnalysisSelf CareSelf EfficacySocial SupportSurveys and QuestionnairesWomenConceptsType 2 diabetesMetabolic controlActivity QuestionnairePaffenbarger Physical Activity QuestionnaireDiabetes Self-Care Activities QuestionnaireSelf-Care Activities QuestionnaireNurse coaching interventionPsychosocial adjustmentPhysical Activity QuestionnaireBody mass indexDiabetes-related distressPositive health outcomesSocial supportSelf-management measuresDietary subscaleCross-sectional designDiabetes SurveyMass indexSocial Functioning ScaleDiabetes QuestionnairePhysical activityDiabetesHealth outcomesIntervention studiesPsychosocial measures
2004
SELF-REPORT OF DEPRESSED MOOD AND DEPRESSION IN WOMEN WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
Whittemore R, Melkus GD, Grey M. SELF-REPORT OF DEPRESSED MOOD AND DEPRESSION IN WOMEN WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES. Issues In Mental Health Nursing 2004, 25: 243-260. PMID: 14965845, DOI: 10.1080/01612840490274750.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 2 diabetesSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitorsHistory of depressionDepressed moodAntidepressive agentsDiabetes-related health outcomesSerotonin reuptake inhibitorsPercent of womenSelf-reported prevalenceMajority of womenTime of assessmentCross-sectional analysisReuptake inhibitorsDepression treatmentPoor psychosocial adjustmentMost womenHealth functioningHealth outcomesDiabetesWomenPhysiological outcomesDepressionUnderstudied populationPsychosocial adjustmentMood
2003
Promoting Lifestyle Change in the Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes
Whittemore R, Bak PS, Melkus GD, Grey M. Promoting Lifestyle Change in the Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes. Journal Of The American Association Of Nurse Practitioners 2003, 15: 341-349. PMID: 14509099, DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2003.tb00407.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced practice nursesLifestyle change interventionsType 2 diabetesLifestyle changesPrimary care settingEpidemic of obesityLifestyle change counselingChange interventionsSignificant lifestyle changesPractice nursesCare settingsTreatment goalsType 2Relapse preventionMutual decision makingHealth conditionsPreventionSuch interventionsDiabetesInterventionObesityReferralEducation programsNurses
2000
Living With Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers: A Descriptive Study of Knowledge and Functional Health Status
Chase S, Whittemore R, Crosby N, Freney D, Howes P, Phillips T. Living With Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers: A Descriptive Study of Knowledge and Functional Health Status. Journal Of Community Health Nursing 2000, 17: 1-13. PMID: 10778025, DOI: 10.1207/s15327655jchn1701_01.Peer-Reviewed Original Research