2025
Evaluation and adaptation of a two-way text messaging intervention in the WIC breastfeeding peer counseling program: A qualitative analysis
Martinez-Brockman J, Granner J, Buchanan B, Acosta L, Lonczak M, Goeschel L, Xu X, Curry L, Nunez-Smith M, Pérez-Escamilla R. Evaluation and adaptation of a two-way text messaging intervention in the WIC breastfeeding peer counseling program: A qualitative analysis. PLOS ONE 2025, 20: e0313779. PMID: 39787090, PMCID: PMC11717301, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0313779.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgram impact pathwayCritical Quality Control PointsLow-income womenPeer counseling programPeer counselorsSpecial Supplemental Nutrition ProgramSupplemental Nutrition ProgramContinuity of careCounseling programQuality control pointsLactation AdviceDischarge supportIn-depth interviewsWIC mothersWIC programNutrition ProgramFeasibility trialWICCounseling supportLactation consultantsPeer counselingInfant healthQualitative studyCausal pathwaysBuy-in
2022
Shifting to virtual breastfeeding counseling for low-income women in the US during COVID-19: A partner-engaged multimethod evaluation of program adaptations
Rhodes E, LaPlant H, Zahid M, Abuwala N, Damio G, Crummett C, Surprenant R, Pérez-Escamilla R. Shifting to virtual breastfeeding counseling for low-income women in the US during COVID-19: A partner-engaged multimethod evaluation of program adaptations. Frontiers In Health Services 2022, 2: 1020326. PMID: 36925793, PMCID: PMC10012814, DOI: 10.3389/frhs.2022.1020326.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVirtual servicesVideo callsCore functionsLow-income womenVirtual service deliveryPeer counselorsPerson visitsPeer counselingProgram adaptationMultiple sourcesHome environmentCOVID-19 pandemicPhonesServicesImplementation successService deliveryBreastfeeding counselingCounseling visitsProgram effectivenessSystematic processSupportive supervisionAdaptation designClients' homesInformationImplementation outcomes
2021
Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Experiences Among Low-Income Women in the US: A Qualitative Evaluation
Rhodes E, Zahid M, Abuwala N, Damio G, LaPlant H, Trymbulak W, Crummett C, Surprenant R, Pérez-Escamilla R. Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Experiences Among Low-Income Women in the US: A Qualitative Evaluation. Current Developments In Nutrition 2021, 5: 5140806. PMCID: PMC8181473, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzab046_103.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeer counselorsLow-income minority womenGood quality counselingWorld Health Organization QualityCommunity health workersInfant feeding decisionsHealth Organization QualityLow-income womenPeer counseling programBreast milkYear postpartumBreastfeeding servicesNewborn healthBreastfeeding informationHealth workersOrganization QualityLactation managementQuality counselingPeer counselingInfant formulaW.K. Kellogg FoundationCare frameworkPositive experiencesWomenFeeding decisions
2020
Predisaster predictors of posttraumatic stress symptom trajectories: An analysis of low-income women in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
Lowe SR, Raker EJ, Waters MC, Rhodes JE. Predisaster predictors of posttraumatic stress symptom trajectories: An analysis of low-income women in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. PLOS ONE 2020, 15: e0240038. PMID: 33085670, PMCID: PMC7577433, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical health conditionsPosttraumatic Stress Symptom TrajectoriesMental illnessPTSS trajectoriesHealth conditionsMultivariable modelDisaster exposureGreater oddsSymptom trajectoriesProbable mental illnessUnivariate levelMultivariable predictive modelTrajectory membershipMental health servicesLow-income womenSocial supportHigh-stable trajectoryLatent class growth analysisYears postdisasterDisaster preparedness effortsIntervention studiesHealth servicesModerate decreasingIllnessOddsSleep Health in Women of Childbearing Age
Redeker NS. Sleep Health in Women of Childbearing Age. Journal Of Women's Health 2020, 29: 430-434. PMID: 32186968, PMCID: PMC7097679, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2020.8349.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSleep healthSleep difficultiesDevelopment of interventionsSocial ecological modelSleep interventionsSpecific sleep disordersInadequate sleepWorkplace settingsParticular riskPast researchPerformance outcomesRacial minority groupsStandard of careFuture researchLow-income womenLong-term healthSleepBiological influencesAbsence of diseaseChildbearing ageCommunity factorsSleep disordersDefinition of healthHealth promotionWomen's sleep
2019
Knowledge of, and beliefs about, access to screening facilities and cervical cancer screening behaviors among low-income women in New Jersey
Silvera SAN, Bandera EV, Jones BA, Kaplan AM, Demisse K. Knowledge of, and beliefs about, access to screening facilities and cervical cancer screening behaviors among low-income women in New Jersey. Cancer Causes & Control 2019, 31: 43-49. PMID: 31720918, PMCID: PMC9083372, DOI: 10.1007/s10552-019-01244-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesEarly Detection of CancerEthnicityFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services AccessibilityHealth Status DisparitiesHealthcare DisparitiesHumansLogistic ModelsMass ScreeningMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNew JerseyPapanicolaou TestPovertyRacial GroupsRiskUterine Cervical NeoplasmsVaginal SmearsYoung AdultConceptsLow-income womenCervical cancerCancer outcomesCervical cancer outcomesMultivariate logistic regressionCross-sectional studyPap testingPap testCancer screeningInsurance statusCancer testsPrevention strategiesEthnic disparitiesLogistic regressionSocioeconomic differencesCancerWomenAffordable screeningScreening facilityScreeningOutcomesRisk awarenessNew JerseyYears
2018
Residential mobility of pregnant women and implications for assessment of spatially-varying environmental exposures
Bell ML, Banerjee G, Pereira G. Residential mobility of pregnant women and implications for assessment of spatially-varying environmental exposures. Journal Of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology 2018, 28: 470-480. PMID: 29511287, DOI: 10.1038/s41370-018-0026-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImpact of the Lactation Advice Through Texting Can Help (LATCH) Trial on Time to First Contact and Exclusive Breastfeeding among WIC Participants
Martinez-Brockman JL, Harari N, Segura-Pérez S, Goeschel L, Bozzi V, Pérez-Escamilla R. Impact of the Lactation Advice Through Texting Can Help (LATCH) Trial on Time to First Contact and Exclusive Breastfeeding among WIC Participants. Journal Of Nutrition Education And Behavior 2018, 50: 33-42.e1. PMID: 29325660, DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2017.09.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreastfeeding peer counselorsLactation AdviceEBF statusSpecial Supplemental Nutrition ProgramExclusive breastfeeding statusStandard of careSupplemental Nutrition ProgramLow-income womenBinary logistic regressionExclusive breastfeedingBreastfeeding statusMonths postpartumIntervention groupMultivariable ordinalWIC clinicsWIC participantsControl groupNutrition ProgramStaff coverageLogistic regressionPeer counselorsT-testInterventionTrialsWomen
2017
An Assessment of the Social Cognitive Predictors of Exclusive Breastfeeding Behavior Using the Health Action Process Approach
Martinez‐Brockman J, Shebl F, Harari N, Perez‐Escamilla R. An Assessment of the Social Cognitive Predictors of Exclusive Breastfeeding Behavior Using the Health Action Process Approach. The FASEB Journal 2017, 31: 650.17-650.17. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.650.17.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExclusive breastfeeding behaviorHealth Action Process ApproachBreastfeeding behaviorSocial cognitive predictorsExclusive breastfeedingLow-income womenCognitive predictorsHAPA modelSpecial Supplemental Nutrition ProgramPrevious breastfeeding experienceExclusive breastfeeding durationSupplemental Nutrition ProgramYears of ageWeeks post partumEffect of intentionStructural-level factorsBreastfeeding durationWeeks' gestationPeer counseling programUnited States ratesBreastfeeding experienceNutrition servicesOutcome expectanciesNutrition ProgramSocial ecological model
2016
Multilevel Perspectives on Female Sterilization in Low-Income Communities in Mumbai, India
Brault MA, Schensul SL, Singh R, Verma RK, Jadhav K. Multilevel Perspectives on Female Sterilization in Low-Income Communities in Mumbai, India. Qualitative Health Research 2016, 26: 1550-1560. PMID: 26078329, DOI: 10.1177/1049732315589744.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-income womenPost-sterilization regretReversible contraceptivesFemale sterilizationSurgical sterilizationPerspectives of womenWomenEmotional healthReproductive choicesLow-income areasSocioeconomic factorsWomen's reproductive choicesFamily planning policiesLow-income communitiesIdeal family sizeSexual relationshipsPlanning policiesDepth interviewsGender rolesKey informantsContraceptives
2013
Breastfeeding Education and Support Trial for Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Trial
Chapman DJ, Morel K, Bermúdez-Millán A, Young S, Damio G, Pérez-Escamilla R. Breastfeeding Education and Support Trial for Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Trial. 2013, 131: e162-e170. PMID: 23209111, PMCID: PMC3529944, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2012-0688.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExclusive breastfeedingLow-income womenObese womenStandard careMonths postpartumIntervention groupOverweight/obese womenPeer counseling interventionPostpartum home visitsBaby-Friendly HospitalMedical record reviewOverweight/obeseInfant feeding practicesLogistic regression analysisBreastfeeding barriersMonthly telephoneOverweight/Prenatal visitInfant hospitalizationRecord reviewEBF practiceBreast milkHospital interviewsWeeks postpartumSUPPORT trial
2011
P1-S6.43 HPV vaccine coverage among high-risk women: racial and socioeconomic disparities and barriers
Niccola L, Mehta N, Julian P, Bilinski A, Sosa L, Meek J, Hariri S, Markowitz L, Hadler J. P1-S6.43 HPV vaccine coverage among high-risk women: racial and socioeconomic disparities and barriers. Sexually Transmitted Infections 2011, 87: a213. DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2011-050108.267.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHPV vaccine coveragePrecancerous cervical lesionsSelf-reported barriersVaccine coverageHPV vaccineCervical cancerCervical lesionsHuman papillomavirusCommon self-reported barriersCommon self-reported reasonsAdequate vaccine coverageFemales ages 11Previous HPV infectionHigh-risk womenWomen ages 18Low-income womenBlack womenHPV vaccinationUnderinsured womenHPV infectionEligible womenUninsured womenHPV diagnosisHPV typesMedian age
2010
The Relative Role of Perceived Partner Risks in Promoting Condom Use in a Three-City Sample of High-Risk, Low-Income Women
Ober AJ, Iguchi MY, Weiss RE, Gorbach PM, Heimer R, Ouellet LJ, Shoptaw S, Anglin MD, Zule WA. The Relative Role of Perceived Partner Risks in Promoting Condom Use in a Three-City Sample of High-Risk, Low-Income Women. AIDS And Behavior 2010, 15: 1347-1358. PMID: 20976538, PMCID: PMC3180610, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-010-9840-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Contraceptive CHOICE Project: Recruiting Women at Highest Risk for Unintended Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infection
Spain J, Peipert J, Madden T, Allsworth J, Secura G. The Contraceptive CHOICE Project: Recruiting Women at Highest Risk for Unintended Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infection. Journal Of Women's Health 2010, 19: 2233-2238. PMID: 20831439, PMCID: PMC3003915, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2010.2146.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultChoice BehaviorCohort StudiesContraceptionEarly Medical InterventionFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansInterinstitutional RelationsMiddle AgedMissouriPatient SelectionPilot ProjectsPregnancyPregnancy, UnplannedProspective StudiesRisk-TakingSexually Transmitted DiseasesWomen's HealthConceptsUnintended pregnancyContraceptive CHOICE ProjectHigh riskNumber of womenProspective cohort studyHigh-risk womenCHOICE ProjectSignificant increaseLow-income womenCohort studyReversible contraceptionPregnancyGreater riskMethod satisfactionStrong community partnershipsWomenInfectionSTIsRecruitment strategiesRiskKey community partnersBaselineMinority participantsEnrollmentParticipantsEffects of breastfeeding peer counseling for obese women on infant health outcomes
Chapman D, Wetzel K, Bermudez‐Millan A, Young S, Damio G, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Effects of breastfeeding peer counseling for obese women on infant health outcomes. The FASEB Journal 2010, 24: 91.6-91.6. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.91.6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInfant health outcomesLogistic regression analysisLow-income womenObese womenIntervention groupHealth outcomesObese low-income womenPeer counselingPeer counseling interventionRe-hospitalization rateInfant feeding dataControl group infantsMedical Research FoundationMonths of ageRegression analysisBaseline group differencesPC interventionsExclusive breastfeedingStandard careRespiratory infectionsGroup infantsMedical recordsInclusion criteriaBF rateBreastfeeding
2009
HIV Sexual Risk Behavior Among Low-Income Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence: The Role of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Cavanaugh CE, Hansen NB, Sullivan TP. HIV Sexual Risk Behavior Among Low-Income Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence: The Role of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. AIDS And Behavior 2009, 14: 318-327. PMID: 19856093, PMCID: PMC2866623, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-009-9623-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual risk behaviorsRecent sexual risk behaviorLow-income womenRisk behaviorsPosttraumatic stress disorderUnprotected sexStress disorderWomen's sexual risk behaviorsHIV sexual risk behaviorsHIV prevention interventionsAlcohol problemsIntimate partner violenceTimes greater oddsNonprimary partnersPartner violencePrevention interventionsGreater oddsMale partnersPrimary partnersLogistic regression resultsWomenChildhood abuseDemographic covariatesSexPTSD
2005
Factors Associated with Intention to Breastfeed Among Low-Income, Inner-City Pregnant Women
Lee H, Rubio M, Elo I, McCollum K, Chung E, Culhane J. Factors Associated with Intention to Breastfeed Among Low-Income, Inner-City Pregnant Women. Maternal And Child Health Journal 2005, 9: 253-261. PMID: 16283532, DOI: 10.1007/s10995-005-0008-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInner-city pregnant womenNon-Hispanic white respondentsPregnant womenFirst prenatal care visitNon-Hispanic African American womenNon-Hispanic white womenPrenatal care visitsMultivariate logistic regressionHigher likelihoodInner-city womenNon-Hispanic whitesLow-income womenLogistic regression modelsAfrican American womenRace/ethnicityMultiparous pregnanciesCare visitsMaternal ageIndependent associationMaternal characteristicsHealth centersBaby's fatherDepressive symptomsSociodemographic factorsPrenatal periodEffectiveness of Breast-Feeding Peer Counseling in a Low-Income, Predominantly Latina Population
Chapman D, Damio G, Young S, Pérez-Escamilla R. Effectiveness of Breast-Feeding Peer Counseling in a Low-Income, Predominantly Latina Population. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2005, 60: 157-158. DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000154433.25184.ae.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPostpartum home visitsBreast feedingControl womenHome visitsPeer counselingMonths postpartumIntervention groupPeer counselorsLow-income Latina womenBreast feeding techniqueHealthy singleton infantsHours of dischargePrenatal home visitsLow-income womenPerinatal contactProspective trialSingleton infantsWeeks' gestationPrenatal clinicsNewborn infantsRoutine educationGeneral populationNumber of visitsUrban hospitalLower risk
2001
The Effects of Message Framing and Ethnic Targeting on Mammography Use Among Low-Income Women
Schneider T, Salovey P, Apanovitch A, Pizarro J, McCarthy D, Zullo J, Rothman A. The Effects of Message Framing and Ethnic Targeting on Mammography Use Among Low-Income Women. Health Psychology 2001, 20: 256-266. PMID: 11515737, DOI: 10.1037/0278-6133.20.4.256.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
The effectiveness of a hospital-based program to promote exclusive breast-feeding among low-income women in Brazil.
Lutter C, Perez-Escamilla R, Segall A, Sanghvi T, Teruya K, Wickham C. The effectiveness of a hospital-based program to promote exclusive breast-feeding among low-income women in Brazil. American Journal Of Public Health 1997, 87: 659-63. PMID: 9146449, PMCID: PMC1380850, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.87.4.659.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast-feeding promotion programsControl hospitalsProgram hospitalsPromotion programsBreast-feeding historyMultivariate survival analysisHospital-based programLow-income womenSimilar demographic characteristicsMaternal recallHospital programSurvival analysisHospitalProspective designDemographic characteristicsWomen
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