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
2010
Effects 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
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 improvementBreastfeeding Education and Support Trial for Obese Women
Chapman D, Bermudez‐Millan A, Wetzel K, Damio G, Kyer N, Young S, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Breastfeeding Education and Support Trial for Obese Women. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 1080.4-1080.4. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.1080.4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObese womenHome visitsPeer counseling interventionPostpartum home visitsBaby-Friendly HospitalPeer counselorsPrenatal home visitsUsual careExclusive breastfeedingMean BMIPostpartum participantsPregnant womenPrenatal clinicsSUPPORT trialBreast pumpClinical experiencePeer counselingDaily visitsWomenVisitsCounseling interventionBreastfeedingSupervised clinical experiencePreliminary findingsTrials
2005
Effectiveness 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