Browsing by Author "Larson, Kim"
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Reaching Latino Farmworkers with On-Site Screening for Diabetes and Hypertension
Foster, Brianna (East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Background: In the U.S., 29% of Latinos aged 20 or older are diagnosed with hypertension and 12.1% aged 18 or older have diabetes. This increases their risk for other acute and chronic diseases, but their limited healthcare ... -
Responding to health and social needs of aging Latinos in new-growth communities: a qualitative study
Larson, Kim; Mathews, Holly F.; Torres, Essie; Lea, C. Suzanne (2017-08)Background: The development of new-growth communities of Latino immigrants in southern states has challenged the traditional health and social service infrastructure. An interprofessional team of service providers, Latino ... -
Sleep and Myocardial Infarction Reoccurrence
Flynn, Adam (East Carolina University, 2017-05-05)Roughly every 42 seconds an American experiences a myocardial infarction (MI). More importantly, over a third will have another MI within 6 years. Approximately 34% of deaths from heart disease could have been delayed or ... -
Smoking Habits of In-family Caregivers of Children with Special Healthcare Needs: A Case Study
Miller, Makenze (East Carolina University, 2017-06-09)The purpose of this study was to understand the smoking habits of caregivers of children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN) in an inner-city, low-income population. CSHCN have a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, ... -
Sociodemographic Influences on Spiritual Well-Being Among Latino Leaders
Alford, Claudia (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Background: Latinos with cancer face serious health disparities in palliative care. Spirituality is vital to end of life (EOL) decision-making among Latinos, yet no studies examined how sociodemographic variables influence ... -
The Impact of Community Health Agencies on the Prevention of Breast Cancer in Underserved Populations
Wolford, Heather (East Carolina University, 2016-04-29)The purpose of this project was to identify barriers that prevent women from adhering to recommended screening practices or seeking help when they have concerns about their breast health. Health disparities concerning ... -
Understanding the Perspectives of Latino Community Leaders About the Burden of Cancer and Death
Congema, Marianne Rose (East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)As the population of Latinos in the United States (US) continues to expand, so too do the health disparities among Latinos. One health disparity critical for Latino populations is the underutilization of palliative care ... -
Understanding the Relationship Between Key Clinical Variables of Childhood Malnutrition and Time-To-Recovery In Guatemala
Braxton, Morgan E (East Carolina University, 2022-04-29)Guatemala has the highest rates of malnutrition in Latin America, and with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Guatemalans experiencing food insecurity doubled. The purpose of the study was to understand ...