2017
Improving Access to Fresh Fruit and Vegetables among Inner‐City Residents: The NEAT Trial
Segura‐Perez S, Perez‐Escamilla R, Damio G. Improving Access to Fresh Fruit and Vegetables among Inner‐City Residents: The NEAT Trial. The FASEB Journal 2017, 31 DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.313.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNutrition education sessionsDaily text messagesIntervention groupControl groupEducation sessionsEducational sessionsIntake of fruitsChildren 5 yearsControl group participantsNEAT trialMean ageText messagesFruit intakeSocio-demographic characteristicsBaseline fruitIntervention periodHigh intakeNutrition servicesIntake habitsTrial designNutrition knowledgeCommunity settingsED participantsNutrition educationWIC offices
2014
Impact of a Community Health Workers–Led Structured Program on Blood Glucose Control Among Latinos With Type 2 Diabetes: The DIALBEST Trial
Pérez-Escamilla R, Damio G, Chhabra J, Fernandez ML, Segura-Pérez S, Vega-López S, Kollannor-Samuel G, Calle M, Shebl FM, D’Agostino D. Impact of a Community Health Workers–Led Structured Program on Blood Glucose Control Among Latinos With Type 2 Diabetes: The DIALBEST Trial. Diabetes Care 2014, 38: 197-205. PMID: 25125508, PMCID: PMC4302259, DOI: 10.2337/dc14-0327.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBlood GlucoseBlood Glucose Self-MonitoringCommunity Health WorkersDelivery of Health CareDiabetes ComplicationsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FemaleGlycated HemoglobinHealthcare DisparitiesHispanic or LatinoHumansHypertensionLife StyleLipidsMaleMedication AdherenceMiddle AgedPatient Care TeamPatient Education as TopicPatient-Centered CareSelf CareTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsBlood glucose controlGlucose controlBlood lipid levelsCommunity health workersType 2 diabetesHealthy food choicesT2D complicationsCHW interventionGlycemic controlMedication adherenceBlood glucoseCHW groupLipid levelsHealth workersControl groupType 2Management disparitiesAdult LatinosHealthcare accessHealthy lifestyleDiabetesEffective interventionsStructured interventionMonthsStandard of healthcare
2010
Peer counselors improve breastfeeding technique among low‐income, obese women
Morel K, Chapman D, Kyer N, Bermudez‐Millan A, Young S, Perez‐Escamilla R. Peer counselors improve breastfeeding technique among low‐income, obese women. The FASEB Journal 2010, 24: 91.7-91.7. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.91.7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObese womenPeer counselorsIntervention groupDay 2First weekDay 7 ppHigher VC scorePeer counseling interventionAssessment toolIBFAT scoresStandard careVC scoreLactation consultantsControl groupDay 7BF sessionsMaternal reportsPC contactCounseling interventionWomenSignificant differencesT-testPreliminary findingsWeeksIntervention
2009
Short and long term impacts of diabetes peer counseling on HbA1c among Latinos: Preliminary results
Perez‐Escamilla R, Vega‐López S, Damio G, Segura‐Pérez S, Fernandez M, Calle M, Samuel G, Chhabra J, D'Agostino D. Short and long term impacts of diabetes peer counseling on HbA1c among Latinos: Preliminary results. The FASEB Journal 2009, 23: 336.8-336.8. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.336.8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntervention groupType 2 diabetesIntervention group participantsOngoing diabetesGlycemic controlMonth 2Clinical careHome visitsControl groupWeekly visitsFirst monthPeer counselingMonthsPeer counselorsGroup differencesGroup participantsDiabetesGreater improvementPractice trialsVisitsLong-term impactGroupLong termStatistical powerTerm impactPeer‐counseling and inflammatory markers in Latinos diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Results from the DIALBEST trial
Calle M, Vega‐Lopez S, Puglisi M, Segura‐Pérez S, Chhabra J, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Volek J, Fernandez M. Peer‐counseling and inflammatory markers in Latinos diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Results from the DIALBEST trial. The FASEB Journal 2009, 23: 910.3-910.3. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.910.3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchType 2 diabetesControl groupInflammatory markersIL-6Peer counselingMo of interventionTNF-alpha levelsStandard of careStatin useHDL cholesterolDietary recallsPlasma lipidsMacronutrient intakeHartford HospitalPC groupReductase inhibitorsAdiponectinLatino subjectsBaselineSoluble fiberDiabetesLeptinCRPHDLTrials
2008
Three‐month effect of diabetes peer counseling on plasma lipids of Latinos enrolled in the DIALBEST trial: Preliminary findings.
Vega‐López S, Calle M, Fernandez M, Chhabra J, D’Agostino D, Samuel G, Segura‐Pérez S, Damio G, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Three‐month effect of diabetes peer counseling on plasma lipids of Latinos enrolled in the DIALBEST trial: Preliminary findings. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 44.8-44.8. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.44.8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchType 2 diabetesPlasma lipidsPC groupControl groupLDL/HDL ratioThree-month effectsStandard of carePC interventionsHDL ratioLatino patientsDiabetes careHartford HospitalPeer counseling servicesHealth disparitiesEliminating Health DisparitiesDlPeer counselingSelf-ManagementBaselineDiabetesLDLHDLAdditional yearPreliminary findingsMonthsImpact of diabetes peer counseling on glycosylated hemoglobin among Latinos enrolled in the DIALBEST Trial: Preliminary results
Perez‐Escamilla R, Vega‐Lopez S, Segura‐Perez S, Damio G, Fernandez M, Calle M, Samuel G, Chhabra J, D’Agostino D. Impact of diabetes peer counseling on glycosylated hemoglobin among Latinos enrolled in the DIALBEST Trial: Preliminary results. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 677.19-677.19. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.677.19.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchControl groupIntervention groupPeer counselorsType 2 diabetesIntervention group participantsOngoing diabetesBaseline BMIGlycemic controlMonth 12Plasma glucoseMonth 2Medical appointmentsPhysical activityClinical careHome visitsWeekly visitsFirst monthPeer counselingGlucose monitoringMonthsGroup participantsDiabetesSignificant correlationInterventionGreater improvement
2007
Depression among Latinas with and without diabetes
Fitzgerald N, Segura‐Perez S, Damio G, Perez‐Escamilla R. Depression among Latinas with and without diabetes. The FASEB Journal 2007, 21: a675-a675. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.21.5.a675-c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh riskType 2 diabetes risk factorsEpidemiologic Studies Depression ScaleDiabetes risk factorsBody mass indexAssociation of depressionCase-control studyMeals/weekDiabetes groupDiabetes statusDiabetes preventionMass indexRisk factorsDepression ScaleControl groupDepression symptomsLatina populationHealthcare professionalsLatina communityDiabetesConvenience sampleDepressionGroup differencesSoft drinksFood insecure
2001
Impact of Breast Pumping on Lactogenesis Stage II After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Chapman D, Young S, Ferris A, Pérez-Escamilla R. Impact of Breast Pumping on Lactogenesis Stage II After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Pediatrics 2001, 107: e94-e94. PMID: 11389292, DOI: 10.1542/peds.107.6.e94.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLactogenesis stage IICesarean deliveryBreast pumpingMilk transferHours postpartumOnset of lactationControl groupDouble electric breast pumpStage IIEffects of breastElectric breast pumpBreastfeeding sessionPrimiparous womenBreast milkMilk expressionClinical trialsBreast pumpClinical practiceBreastWomenPostpartumDeliveryLactationGroupOnset
1997
Delayed clamping of the umbilical cord improves hematologic status of Guatemalan infants at 2 mo of age
Grajeda R, Pérez-Escamilla R, Dewey K. Delayed clamping of the umbilical cord improves hematologic status of Guatemalan infants at 2 mo of age. American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 1997, 65: 425-431. PMID: 9022526, DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/65.2.425.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTime of deliveryHematologic statusUmbilical cordGuatemalan infantsHematocrit valuesIron deficiency anemiaFeasible low-cost interventionsCost-effective interventionLow-cost interventionMo of ageSerious health problemHigher hematocrit valuesCord clampingClamping groupDeficiency anemiaHematologic assessmentMo postpartumGroup 2Millions of childrenGroup 3Control groupHemoglobin concentrationHealth problemsCordInfants
1992
Effect of the maternity ward system on the lactation success of low-income urban Mexican women
Perez-Escamilla R, Segura-Millán S, Pollitt E, Dewey K. Effect of the maternity ward system on the lactation success of low-income urban Mexican women. Early Human Development 1992, 31: 25-40. PMID: 1486816, DOI: 10.1016/0378-3782(92)90012-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNUR groupFull breastfeeding ratePrenatal care variablesUrban Mexican womenPrevious breastfeeding experiencePotential confounding factorsFormula supplementationHospital stayVaginal deliveryHealthy infantsPrimiparous womenBreastfeeding ratesHealthy mothersBreastfeeding experienceCare variablesLactation successControl groupSurvival analysisConfounding factorsHospitalRoomingLactation performanceMexican womenWard systemNon-parametric survival analysis