2023
Assessment of regional body composition, physical function and sarcopenia among peruvian women aging with HIV: A cross-sectional study.
Cabrera D, Cornejo M, Pinedo Y, Garcia P, Hsieh E. Assessment of regional body composition, physical function and sarcopenia among peruvian women aging with HIV: A cross-sectional study. PLOS Global Public Health 2023, 3: e0000814. PMID: 37594923, PMCID: PMC10437949, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0000814.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchShort Physical Performance BatteryActive antiretroviral therapyLimb lean massTrunk fat massCross-sectional studyFat massBody compositionSPPB scorePhysical functionPeruvian womenDual X-ray absorptiometryPhysical performancePhysical Performance BatteryGrip strength testChronic disease managementMultivariable regression analysisPopulation of womenX-ray absorptiometryCare of peopleLower SPPB scoresPhysical performance scoreRegional body compositionGlobal health concernEWGSOP criteriaAntiretroviral therapy
2022
Health-related quality of life among women aging with and without HIV in Peru
Cabrera DM, Chen M, Cornejo MP, Pinedo Y, Garcia PJ, Hsieh E. Health-related quality of life among women aging with and without HIV in Peru. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0269000. PMID: 35679332, PMCID: PMC9182248, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269000.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth-related qualityMental componentPhysical activityCell countLower health-related qualityShort Form Health SurveyComponent scoresHRQoL of womenLarge HIV clinicMental component scorePhysical component scoreForm Health SurveyStatistical significanceSummary component scoresCross-sectional studyRegression analysisChronic comorbiditiesHIV clinicHIV severitySF-36Mean ageRole limitationsPhysical functioningClinical dataHealth Survey
2021
Bone mineral density and microarchitecture among Chinese patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study with HRpQCT
Jin S, Li M, Wang Q, Zeng X, Xia W, Yu W, Guan W, Hsieh E. Bone mineral density and microarchitecture among Chinese patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study with HRpQCT. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2021, 23: 127. PMID: 33894786, PMCID: PMC8067377, DOI: 10.1186/s13075-021-02503-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBone mineral densityRheumatoid arthritisRisk of fractureCross-sectional studyMineral densityFragility fracturesDistal radiusHealthy controlsBone microarchitectureBone strengthHigh-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomographySex-matched healthy controlsPeripheral quantitative computed tomographyDual-energy X-ray absorptiometryVolumetric bone mineral densityFemale reproductive factorsRA-related characteristicsThoracolumbar X-rayTraditional risk factorsQuantitative computed tomographyX-ray absorptiometryCortical bone thicknessThin cortical boneGroup of ageChinese Registry
2020
Osteoporosis Knowledge and Health Beliefs Among Female Community Leaders in Peru
Sava M, Tseng LY, Valderrama M, Mabey D, García PJ, Hsieh E. Osteoporosis Knowledge and Health Beliefs Among Female Community Leaders in Peru. Women's Health Reports 2020, 1: 47-54. PMID: 33786472, PMCID: PMC7784789, DOI: 10.1089/whr.2019.0005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOsteoporosis knowledgeFemale community leadersCalcium intakeHealth beliefsImportant modifiable risk factorHealth motivationOsteoporosis Health Belief ScaleOsteoporosis prevention programsModifiable risk factorsPrevalence of osteoporosisBody mass indexOsteoporosis Knowledge TestBenefits of exerciseBone mineral lossCross-sectional studyHealth Belief ScaleHigher health motivationPostmenopausal womenMass indexMean ageRisk factorsLatin American populationsPhysical activityPeriurban settingsHigh school education
2018
Vertebral fractures among breast cancer survivors in China: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and health services gaps
Hsieh E, Wang Q, Zhang R, Niu X, Xia W, Fraenkel L, Insogna KL, Li J, Smith JS, Zhou C, Qiao YL, Zhang P. Vertebral fractures among breast cancer survivors in China: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and health services gaps. BMC Cancer 2018, 18: 104. PMID: 29378534, PMCID: PMC5789645, DOI: 10.1186/s12885-018-4014-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer survivorsVertebral fracturesCancer survivorsCross-sectional studyBreast cancerBone lossCancer treatment-induced bone lossHealthy community-dwelling postmenopausal womenProgesterone receptor-positive breast cancerHealth servicesBreast cancer survivor cohortCommunity-dwelling postmenopausal womenFracture-related risk factorsPeking Vertebral Fracture StudyTreatment-induced bone lossReceptor-positive breast cancerChinese breast cancer survivorsCancer survivor cohortLarge cancer hospitalThoracolumbar X-rayVitamin D supplementsPrevalent vertebral fracturesBone density scanInitiation of treatmentAdjusted odds ratio
2014
Osteoporosis knowledge, self-efficacy, and health beliefs among Chinese individuals with HIV
Hsieh E, Fraenkel L, Bradley EH, Xia W, Insogna KL, Cui Q, Li K, Li T. Osteoporosis knowledge, self-efficacy, and health beliefs among Chinese individuals with HIV. Archives Of Osteoporosis 2014, 9: 201. PMID: 25487753, PMCID: PMC4269230, DOI: 10.1007/s11657-014-0201-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth Belief ModelInternational Physical Activity QuestionnaireHealth beliefsPhysical activityPreventive behaviorsOsteoporosis Health Belief ScaleOsteoporosis Self-Efficacy ScaleVitamin D intakeClinical risk factorsDietary calcium intakeBelief ModelLow physical activityOsteoporosis Knowledge TestPhysical Activity QuestionnaireMultivariate logistic regressionMulti-center trialCross-sectional studyHealth Belief ScalePreventive health behaviorsChinese individualsManual labor occupationD intakeCalcium intakeAverage BMIOsteoporosis knowledge
2010
Human papillomavirus infection in female sex workers in Lima, Peru
Montano SM, Hsieh EJ, Calderón M, Ton TG, Quijano E, Solari V, Zunt JR. Human papillomavirus infection in female sex workers in Lima, Peru. Sexually Transmitted Infections 2010, 87: 81. PMID: 20813720, PMCID: PMC3501137, DOI: 10.1136/sti.2010.043315.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale sex workersHuman papillomavirus infectionHPV infectionPapillomavirus infectionHPV typesBrothel-based female sex workersHigh-risk HPV infectionHigh-risk HPV typesMore HPV typesSex workersPrevalence of coinfectionCross-sectional studyCervical swabsRisk factorsHigh prevalenceBlood specimensLower riskYounger ageInfectionPrevalenceSex work practicesSexual characteristicsHPVCoinfectionSwabs