2024
Clients’ experiences and satisfaction with produce prescription programs in California: a qualitative evaluation to inform person-centered and respectful program models
Rhodes E, Pérez-Escamilla R, Okoli N, Hromi-Fiedler A, Foster J, McAndrew J, Duran-Becerra B, Duffany K. Clients’ experiences and satisfaction with produce prescription programs in California: a qualitative evaluation to inform person-centered and respectful program models. Frontiers In Public Health 2024, 12: 1295291. PMID: 38572012, PMCID: PMC10990041, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1295291.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrescription programClient experiencePerson-centeredFederally Qualified Health CentersFramework analysis approachQualified Health CentersImprove client experienceFocus group discussionsTreated with respectVegetable consumptionPerson-centrednessProgram usabilityHealth centersParticipants' program experiencesPositive experiencesGroup discussionsLife courseGift cardsPrescriptionParticipantsProgram designSatisfactionThemesProgram demandsFresh fruits
2010
Hypolipidemic medication use is associated with protective dietary behaviors against metabolic risk in Latinos with type 2 diabetes
Vega‐López S, Chhabra J, D'Agostino D, Samuel G, Calle M, Segura‐Pérez S, Fernandez M, Damio G, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Hypolipidemic medication use is associated with protective dietary behaviors against metabolic risk in Latinos with type 2 diabetes. The FASEB Journal 2010, 24: 324.2-324.2. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.324.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchType 2 diabetesTotal cholesterolFrequency of consumptionMedication useDietary behaviorsFast foodFood frequency dataMetabolic disease riskMetabolic riskLDL cholesterolPrepared mealsCT centerDisease riskHealth disparitiesEliminating Health DisparitiesTriglyceridesDiabetesLDLSnack foodsGreater consumptionParticipantsRiskMealLatinosHbA1c
2009
Type 2 diabetes peer counseling intervention improves knowledge and self‐management skills
Cruz R, Segura‐Pérez S, Vega‐Lopez S, Chhabra J, Damio G, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Type 2 diabetes peer counseling intervention improves knowledge and self‐management skills. The FASEB Journal 2009, 23: 736.8-736.8. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.736.8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeer counseling interventionCounseling interventionSelf-management skillsPreliminary findingsIntervention armBlood sugarMedication managementDiabetes needsEducational sessionsHealth disparitiesEliminating Health DisparitiesPeer counselorsCounseling sessionsInterventionGrade educationBaselineParticipantsParticipants' levelConnecticut CenterSessionsDiabetesFindingsTrialsCareWomen
2008
Influence of Acculturation on Food Label Use and Nutrient Intakes among Latinos Participating in the DIALBEST Trial: Preliminary Results
Putnik P, Calle M, Fernandez M, Damio G, Segura‐Pérez S, Vega‐López S, Chhabra J, Perez‐Escamilla R. Influence of Acculturation on Food Label Use and Nutrient Intakes among Latinos Participating in the DIALBEST Trial: Preliminary Results. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 681.5-681.5. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.681.5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFood label useLabel useDietary intakeSocioeconomic statusType 2 diabetesFood labelsConsumption of fatNutrition education interventionLevel of acculturationNutrient intakeEducation interventionCounseling supportIntakeMonthly incomeTotal proteinPantothenic acidTrialsInfluence of acculturationLatino groupsParticipantsDifferent Latino groupsStatusDiabetesVitamin riboflavinAnimal proteinMeal composition and meal skipping behaviors differ between low‐income Puerto Ricans and Non‐Puerto Rican pregnant Latinas
Bermúdez‐Millán A, Hromi‐Fiedler A, Damio G, Segura‐Pérez S, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Meal composition and meal skipping behaviors differ between low‐income Puerto Ricans and Non‐Puerto Rican pregnant Latinas. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 677.9-677.9. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.677.9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeal skipping behaviorsNon-Puerto RicansMeal compositionPregnant LatinasThird pregnancy trimesterPuerto RicansLate lunchPregnancy trimesterDietary recallsMean ageVegetable servingsMeat servingsLatina subgroupsHealth disparitiesNutrition educationLongitudinal studyPregnancyServingsLunchDinnerSkipping behaviorLow-income Puerto RicansMealRicansParticipants
2007
Acculturation and MyPyramid awareness among Latina WIC participants in Connecticut, California, Ohio, and Texas
Putnik P, Taylor C, Mejia A, Melgar‐Quinonez H, Anders R, Balcazar H, Segura‐Pérez S, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Acculturation and MyPyramid awareness among Latina WIC participants in Connecticut, California, Ohio, and Texas. The FASEB Journal 2007, 21: a302-a303. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.21.5.a302-c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFactors influencing the duration of exclusive breastfeeding in Ghana
Otoo G, Lartey A, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Factors influencing the duration of exclusive breastfeeding in Ghana. The FASEB Journal 2007, 21: a687-a687. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.21.5.a687.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFamiliarity with the Food Guide Pyramid and the Food Label among Latina WIC participants in California, Connecticut, Ohio and Texas
Taylor C, Putnik P, Mejia A, Melgar‐Quinonez H, Anders R, Balcazar H, Segura‐Pérez S, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Familiarity with the Food Guide Pyramid and the Food Label among Latina WIC participants in California, Connecticut, Ohio and Texas. The FASEB Journal 2007, 21: a302-a302. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.21.5.a302-b.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
Household food insecurity is associated with food intake, and household income among Hispanics in Hartford, CT
Hong M, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Segura‐Pérez S, Peng Y. Household food insecurity is associated with food intake, and household income among Hispanics in Hartford, CT. The FASEB Journal 2006, 20: a1008-a1009. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.20.5.a1008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDietary intakeHousehold food insecurityFood insecurity levelsLow-income Hispanic familiesMeat/fishFrequency questionnaireFood insecurityMean ageFood intakeFood assistance programsDaily intakeIntakeCronbach's αUnemployed participantsEducation levelHispanicsEmployment statusCTFood insecureHispanic familiesLunch ProgramInsecurity levelsPuerto RicansIncome strataParticipantsPre‐gravid BMI and food insecurity during pregnancy among Latinas
Hromi‐Fiedler A, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Bermúdez‐Millán A, Chapman D, Segura‐Pérez S, Damio G, Melgar‐Quiñones H. Pre‐gravid BMI and food insecurity during pregnancy among Latinas. The FASEB Journal 2006, 20: a1004-a1004. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.20.5.a1004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPre-gravid BMIFood Security ScaleSelf-reported pre-pregnancy weightLow-income Latina womenPre-pregnancy weightHousehold Food Security ScaleFood insecurity statusFood insecurityCronbach's alpha coefficientPuerto Rican descentBMIPregnancyIOM standardsLatina womenSecurity ScaleAlpha coefficientPuerto RicansPopulationParticipantsObeseLatinasBaselineWomen
2004
Influence of the Fight BAC! Food Safety Campaign on an Urban Latino Population in Connecticut
Dharod JM, Pérez-Escamilla R, Bermúdez-Millán A, Segura-Pérez S, Damio G. Influence of the Fight BAC! Food Safety Campaign on an Urban Latino Population in Connecticut. Journal Of Nutrition Education And Behavior 2004, 36: 128-134. PMID: 15202988, DOI: 10.1016/s1499-4046(06)60149-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInner-city HartfordFood safety knowledgeFight BACFood safety knowledge scoreUrban Latino populationDose-response associationChildren 12 yearsCross-sectional preLatino populationPercent of respondentsSafety knowledgeLatino consumersKnowledge scoreUnexposed counterpartsCampaign exposureSafety-related questionsSocial marketing campaignDemographic characteristicsFood safety campaignsFood safety awarenessSafety campaignsLatino householdsParticipantsPopulationLatino neighborhoods