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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"Hispanic Adults"”.
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ATRIAL FIBRILLATION MANAGEMENT IN HISPANIC ADULTS
… people are born, grow, live, work, and age. The Hispanic population is the second-largest ethnic group, comprising 18.7% of the total population, nonetheless, few studies describe AF diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes in Hispanics (Linares et al., 2019).</p> <p><strong>Purpose/Aims: </strong>To …
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Lived Experience after Surgery among Hispanic Adults
… the United States up to $635 billion annually. Hispanics, in particular, disproportionately experience disparities in pain treatment as they are less likely to receive analgesics. Routine pain assessments conducted using instruments may be inaccurately capturing the pain experience of Hispanic …
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The Bicultural Identity Development (BID) Art Therapy Intervention with Hispanic Adults
… thus introducing a host of new stressors. Hispanic immigrants represent a growing sector of the US population. This research study focuses on Hispanic adolescent immigrants and seeks to determine the efficacy of the Bicultural Identity Development art therapy directive to foster resiliency …
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Using cognitive-behavioral case formulations to increase relevance and tailor treatment for African American and Hispanic adults experiencing comorbid depression and anxiety
… used in the treatment of African American and Hispanic adults experiencing comorbid depressive and anxiety disorders. The study used ecological momentary assessment within a replicated, single-subject design to evaluate the validity of the CBCF developed by the clinician. Additionally, the …
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A Study of Adult Bilingual-Bicultural Programs of Post-Secondary Education for People of Limited English-Speaking Ability of Hispanic Background in the Chicago Area
… post-secondary bilingual-bicultural education to Hispanic adults in the city of Chicago. In order to gather the necessary background for the study, pertinent literature was researched from both fields, i.e., adult education and bilingual-bicultural education. The research approach to this study …
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The Relationships among race/ethnicity, physical activity, education and cognitive function in late middle age
… and physical activity in late middle aged adults. The purpose of the study is to explain racial/ethnic disparities in cognitive function scores. METHODS: The Health and Retirement Study collected data on men and women aged 51-61 in the United States from 1992-2002 (n = 9204) of the …
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Factors Related to 30-Day Readmission among Hispanics with Type 2 Diabetes
… $17 billion yearly on 30-day readmissions. Hispanic adults have a higher prevalence of diabetes (12.6%) compared to non-Hispanic whites (9.4%). Those with a diagnosis of diabetes have the 17% higher rate (14-23%) for 30-day readmission. Little research has been conducted on Hispanics with …
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Improving eating behavior through nutrition education for early prevention of obesity and type 2 diabetes in Hispanic communities
… health conditions once primarily found in adults (e.g., type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease). Hispanic adults and children are among the populations at higher risk for obesity and its comorbidities. A data analysis comparing a study conducted in central México and the US National …
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The Effects of Socioeconomic Status and Race on Functional Limitations and Self-Reported Health in Old Age
Elderly Black and Hispanic adults have poorer overall health, higher disability rates, and lower life expectancies than elderly Whites and other racial and ethnic minority group members. There are also sex differences in health, with women more likely to suffer from non-life threatening chronic …
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Factors Associated with Functional Status in Community-Dwelling Hispanic Elders, in East Little Havana, FL
… (IADL) activities of daily living] among Hispanic elders (30 months later). Participants: The parent grant randomly selected a population based sample of Hispanic seniors living in East Little Havana, Florida: n=216, `M' age = 80.0 yrs, `SD' = 6.0; female = 63%. Methods: Data from two time …
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Ethnic and Language Matching: Effects on Hispanics' Treatment Perceptions
… treatment outcomes in minorities, including Hispanics (Griner & Smith, 2006). One such adaptation includes matching the therapist to the client on culturally salient variables, such as spoken language or ethnic background. Yet, most investigations about the efficacy of matching have been …
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The association of physical activity with prediabetes/type 2 diabetes and cardiac autonomic function
… and pre/T2D with heart rate variability (HRV) in Hispanic adults using data from the Hispanic Community Health Study / Study of Latinos (n=11 209). Multiple linear regression models were used to examine differences in RMSSD and SDNN in groups cross-classified by MVPA or SED with pre/T2D, adjusting …
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Factors influencing professional team sport attendance among Hispanics
… of Planned Behavior (TPB), factors influencing Hispanic adults to attend a professional team sporting event or to watch one on television. Another aim was to discover the favorite team sport of Hispanics. Finally, the frequency of watching professional team sporting events on television and the …
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Exploring Maternal Factors Linked to Weight Status in Salvadorian Infants
… the US have risen dramatically, especially among Hispanic adults and children. Because of the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in Latino children by preschool age, it is prudent to examine maternal factors potentially linked to weight status during an infant’s first year of life. The …
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Does Social Media Promote Disordered Eating?
<p>Hispanic people are the largest and fastest-growing minority group in the U.S. with a total of 18.5% of the U.S population being of Hispanic descent (United States Census Bureau, 2020). Although eating disorders (ED), particularly those involving binge eating, comprise a significant health …
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Healthy eating behaviors following a culturally sensitive nutrition education intervention for Hispanic families
Across the lifespan, Hispanics in the United States (US) suffer from higher prevalence of obesity than the general population. Efforts to prevent the development of obesity among children in this at-risk group have had mixed success. Cultural tailoring, such as inclusion of Hispanic cultural values …