2024
Critical research gaps in treating growth faltering in infants under 6 months: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Tomori C, O’Connor D, Ververs M, Orta-Aleman D, Paone K, Budhathoki C, Pérez-Escamilla R. Critical research gaps in treating growth faltering in infants under 6 months: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS Global Public Health 2024, 4: e0001860. PMID: 38190356, PMCID: PMC10773941, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001860.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWeight gainHigh riskSystematic reviewInfant formulaChild health outcomesFull-text eligibilityGrowth falteringInclusion criteriaLactation supportModerate heterogeneityHealth outcomesInfantsSmall sample sizeStatistical differenceBangladeshi studyMonthsSupplemental milkSignificant differencesCOVID-19 pandemicInterventionHigh rateHigh attritionTrialsDF-100Eligibility
2023
Lay health worker research personnel for home-based data collection in clinical and translational research: Qualitative and quantitative findings from two trials in hard-to-reach populations
Wagner J, Barth C, Bermúdez-Millán A, Buxton O, Kong S, Kuoch T, Lampert R, Pérez-Escamilla R, Scully M, Segura-Pérez S. Lay health worker research personnel for home-based data collection in clinical and translational research: Qualitative and quantitative findings from two trials in hard-to-reach populations. Journal Of Clinical And Translational Science 2023, 7: e228. PMID: 38028343, PMCID: PMC10643917, DOI: 10.1017/cts.2023.647.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTranslational research studiesHealth workersTranslational researchCommunity-based organizationsHome-based data collectionDiabetic participantsFidelity checklistResearch personnelIndependent observersParticipant safetyLHRLower ratesReach populationsTrialsResearch rolesData collectionResearch studiesQualitative interviewsStudyQuantitative findingsRoleWeeks
2012
Scaling Up of Breastfeeding Promotion Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: the “Breastfeeding Gear” Model
Pérez-Escamilla R, Curry L, Minhas D, Taylor L, Bradley E. Scaling Up of Breastfeeding Promotion Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: the “Breastfeeding Gear” Model. Advances In Nutrition 2012, 3: 790-800. PMID: 23153733, PMCID: PMC3648703, DOI: 10.3945/an.112.002873.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiddle-income countriesBF programBreastfeeding promotion programsObservational quantitative studyCost-effective interventionMother-child healthBF outcomesGrey Literature ReportBreastfeeding promotionPromotion programsSystematic reviewStudy designEvidence-based frameworkEvidence-based advocacyProgram deliveryQualitative studyKey barriersWorkforce developmentGoal settingReviewHospitalCommunity levelLiterature reportsTrials
2011
Acculturative type is associated with breastfeeding duration among low‐income Latinas
Chapman DJ, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Acculturative type is associated with breastfeeding duration among low‐income Latinas. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2011, 9: 188-198. PMID: 21787375, PMCID: PMC3275689, DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-8709.2011.00344.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 CenterSessionsDiabetesFindingsTrialsCareWomenPeer‐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
Breastfeeding 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 findingsTrialsInfluence 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 proteinRelationship between energy intake and weight in Latino adults with type 2 diabetes, Preliminary Results: DIALBEST Trial
Chhabra J, Vega‐López S, Calle M, Putnik P, Fernandez M, D’Agostino D, Damio G, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Relationship between energy intake and weight in Latino adults with type 2 diabetes, Preliminary Results: DIALBEST Trial. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 875.4-875.4. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.875.4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research