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 monitorBody mass index and obesity-related behaviors in African American church-based networks: A social network analysis
Nam S, Jung S, Vlahov D, Latkin C, Kershaw T, Whittemore R. Body mass index and obesity-related behaviors in African American church-based networks: A social network analysis. PLOS ONE 2023, 18: e0281145. PMID: 36913354, PMCID: PMC10010537, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281145.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe 18-month efficacy of an Intensive LifeStyle Modification Program (ILSM) to reduce type 2 diabetes risk among rural women: a cluster randomized controlled trial
Zhong Q, Chen Y, Luo M, Lin Q, Tan J, Xiao S, Willey J, Chen J, Whittemore R, Guo J. The 18-month efficacy of an Intensive LifeStyle Modification Program (ILSM) to reduce type 2 diabetes risk among rural women: a cluster randomized controlled trial. Globalization And Health 2023, 19: 6. PMID: 36703168, PMCID: PMC9881320, DOI: 10.1186/s12992-023-00910-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntensive lifestyle modification programHistory of GDMGestational diabetes mellitusLifestyle modification programBody mass indexT2D risk scoreTreat analysisWaist circumferenceSubgroup analysisBlood glucoseModification programRisk scoreT2D riskChinese Clinical Trial RegistryDifferent body mass indexType 2 diabetes riskBlood glucose intoleranceHigher abdominal adiposityClinical Trials RegistryType 2 diabetesGeneralized estimation equation modelsLow glycemic index foodsQuality of lifeEstimation equation modelsGlycemic index foods
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
2021
Effectiveness of Family Systems Theory Interventions on Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: A Meta-analysis
Wang H, Guo J, Guo Y, Lv W, Jiang Y, Whittemore R. Effectiveness of Family Systems Theory Interventions on Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: A Meta-analysis. Journal Of Child And Family Studies 2021, 30: 2664-2676. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-021-02069-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
SCREENING FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED DIABETES IN YOUNG ADULTS HOSPITALIZED WITH ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION-RESULTS FROM THE VIRGO (VARIATION IN RECOVERY ROLE OF GENDER ON OUTCOMES OF YOUNG ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION PATIENTS) STUDY
Ding Q, Spatz E, Lipska K, Lin H, Spertus J, Dreyer R, Whittemore R, Funk M, Bueno H, Krumholz H. SCREENING FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED DIABETES IN YOUNG ADULTS HOSPITALIZED WITH ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION-RESULTS FROM THE VIRGO (VARIATION IN RECOVERY ROLE OF GENDER ON OUTCOMES OF YOUNG ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION PATIENTS) STUDY. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2020, 75: 1918. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(20)32545-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
339-OR: Yo Puedo! A Self-Management Group and mHealth Program for Low-Income Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Mexico City
WHITTEMORE R, VILAR-COMPTE M, LA CERDA S, DELVY R, JEON S, BURROLA-MÉNDEZ S, LOZANO-MARRUFO A, PEREZ-ESCAMILLA R. 339-OR: Yo Puedo! A Self-Management Group and mHealth Program for Low-Income Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Mexico City. Diabetes 2019, 68 DOI: 10.2337/db19-339-or.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSelf-management groupType 2 diabetesDepressive symptomsBlood glucose monitoringMHealth programsIntervention groupSevere food insecure householdsGlucose monitoringOverweight/obeseYo PuedoBetween-group differencesBlood glucose outcomesWait-list control groupDaily text messagesYears of ageLow-income adultsSelf-management skillsBaseline characteristicsLower A1CPreliminary efficacyMean durationClinical trialsGlucose outcomesFood insecure householdsSelf-efficacy outcomes824-P: Ecological Momentary Assessment of Diabetes Self-Management: A Systematic Review of Methods and Procedures
NAM S, WHITTEMORE R, VLAHOV D, DUNTON G. 824-P: Ecological Momentary Assessment of Diabetes Self-Management: A Systematic Review of Methods and Procedures. Diabetes 2019, 68 DOI: 10.2337/db19-824-p.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe mediating effect of coping styles and self‐efficacy between perceived stress and satisfaction with QOL in Chinese adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Yang J, Guo J, Tang Y, Huang L, Wiley J, Zhou Z, Whittemore R. The mediating effect of coping styles and self‐efficacy between perceived stress and satisfaction with QOL in Chinese adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Journal Of Advanced Nursing 2019, 75: 1439-1449. PMID: 30561061, DOI: 10.1111/jan.13933.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeType 1 diabetesChinese adolescentsMean diabetes durationComplex treatment regimenCross-sectional studyRandomized control trialPerceived stressDiabetes durationDiabetes clinicTreatment regimenMean ageControl trialSample of adolescentsT1DMental healthRelevant interventionsElevated stress levelsCoping stylesDiabetesAdolescentsPsychosocial attributesOngoing stressLower satisfactionOne-quarterFamily Caregiver Practices to Support Self-Management Among Adults with Serious, Chronic Illness (FR441A)
Schulman-Green D, Feder S, Dionne-Odom J, Batten J, Long V, Harris Y, Wilpers A, Wong T, Whittemore R. Family Caregiver Practices to Support Self-Management Among Adults with Serious, Chronic Illness (FR441A). Journal Of Pain And Symptom Management 2019, 57: 420-421. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2018.12.141.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Construyendo la ciencia de las intervenciones de enfermería en Latinoamérica
Whittemore R. Construyendo la ciencia de las intervenciones de enfermería en Latinoamérica. Aquichan 2018, 18: 261-262. DOI: 10.5294/aqui.2018.18.3.1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImplementing an Internet‐based Decision Aid in Ethnically Diverse Prenatal Care Settings: Reducing Disparities through Shared Decision Making about Birth after Cesarean
Shorten A, Shorten B, Fagerlin A, Illuzzi J, Kennedy H, Pettker C, Raju D, Whittemore R. Implementing an Internet‐based Decision Aid in Ethnically Diverse Prenatal Care Settings: Reducing Disparities through Shared Decision Making about Birth after Cesarean. Journal Of Midwifery & Women's Health 2018, 63: 625-626. DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.12916.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMode of birthPrenatal care settingsPrevious cesareanCare settingsOutpatient clinic settingDecisional conflict scoresDecision aidWidespread clinical implementationElectronic health recordsHealth care decisionsVaginal birthBirth outcomesPregnant womenRepeat cesareanClinic settingCesareanWomen's knowledgeDecisional conflictCare decisionsDecision-making experiencesStudy designBirth optionsHealth recordsWomenClinical implementationEvaluation of a Web-Based Tool for Parents of Teens with Type 1 Diabetes
WHITTEMORE R, COLEMAN J, DELVY R, KATO B, AMBROSOLI J, MAURAO M, ZINCAVAGE R, MARCEAU L. Evaluation of a Web-Based Tool for Parents of Teens with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes 2018, 67 DOI: 10.2337/db18-851-p.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCorrelates of Perceived Stress in Parents of Teens with Type 1 Diabetes
WHITTEMORE R, DELVY R, COLEMAN J, KATO B, AMBROSOLI J, MAURAO M, ZINCAVAGE R, MARCEAU L. Correlates of Perceived Stress in Parents of Teens with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes 2018, 67 DOI: 10.2337/db18-854-p.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchParents of teensDepressive symptomsType 1 diabetesElevated depressive symptomsYears of ageMultivariate model analysisElevated anxiety symptomsDaily regimenMean A1CT1D durationDiabetes careMore episodesMultivariate correlatesParenting stressPsychosocial factorsYears durationSecondary analysisInsulin pumpType 1Bivariate correlatesParent depressionHealth diagnosisSymptomsPsychosocial correlatesAnxiety symptoms
2016
4. Korean American Families’ Health Behaviors
Jang M, Grey M, Sadler L, Jeon S, Nam S, Song H, Whittemore R. 4. Korean American Families’ Health Behaviors. Nursing Outlook 2016, 64: 110-111. DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2015.11.005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Challenges contributing to disrupted transition from paediatric to adult diabetes care in young adults with Type 1 diabetes
Pyatak E, Sequeira P, Whittemore R, Vigen C, Peters A, Weigensberg M. Challenges contributing to disrupted transition from paediatric to adult diabetes care in young adults with Type 1 diabetes. Diabetic Medicine 2014, 31: 1615-1624. PMID: 24798586, PMCID: PMC4221576, DOI: 10.1111/dme.12485.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesYoung adultsStressful life circumstancesEmergency department utilizationAdult diabetes careHealthcare system barriersLow socio-economic statusHealth system challengesHistory of lossTransition clinicHigher HbA1cDiabetes careAdult careHigh riskHealth providersSystem barriersHealth outcomesPsychosocial needsSocio-economic statusPsychosocial measuresClinical settingType 1Poor healthDiabetesPsychosocial challenges
2011
Correlates of religious, supernatural and psychosocial causal beliefs about depression among Latino immigrants in primary care
Caplan S, Paris M, Whittemore R, Desai M, Dixon J, Alvidrez J, Escobar J, Scahill L. Correlates of religious, supernatural and psychosocial causal beliefs about depression among Latino immigrants in primary care. Mental Health Religion & Culture 2011, 14: 589-611. DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2010.497810.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychosocial causal beliefsCausal beliefsPrimary care patientsCross-sectional studyCausal attributionsExploratory factor analysisPersonal transgressionsLatino immigrantsCare patientsBeliefs ScalePrimary carePsychosocial factorsHealth knowledgeDepressive symptomsMultivariate analysisSomatic symptomsEthnic identitySpecific interventionsFactor analysisBeliefsReligious explanationsPatientsDepressionSymptomsMalevolent forces