2014
Is the Latin American and Caribbean Food Security Scale an Appropriate Instrument for Mexican Urban Older Adults?
Vilar-Compte M, Bernal-Stuart A, Orta-Alemán D, Ochoa-Rivera T, Pérez-Escamilla R. Is the Latin American and Caribbean Food Security Scale an Appropriate Instrument for Mexican Urban Older Adults? The Journal Of Frailty & Aging 2014, 3: 173-9. PMID: 27050064, DOI: 10.14283/jfa.2014.20.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOlder adultsFace validityInitial focus groupsCaribbean Food Security ScalePotential detrimental health effectsFocus groupsLow socioeconomic statusUrban older adultsMost scale itemsDetrimental health effectsAdditional focus groupsFood Security ScaleHealth effectsSocioeconomic statusFurther qualitative researchAdultsFinal focus groupELCSAVulnerable groupsScale itemsHigher proportionGroupQualitative studyAppropriate instrumentSecurity Scale
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
Short and long term impacts of diabetes peer counseling on HbA1c among Latinos: Preliminary results
Perez‐Escamilla R, Vega‐López S, Damio G, Segura‐Pérez S, Fernandez M, Calle M, Samuel G, Chhabra J, D'Agostino D. Short and long term impacts of diabetes peer counseling on HbA1c among Latinos: Preliminary results. The FASEB Journal 2009, 23: 336.8-336.8. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.336.8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntervention groupType 2 diabetesIntervention group participantsOngoing diabetesGlycemic controlMonth 2Clinical careHome visitsControl groupWeekly visitsFirst monthPeer counselingMonthsPeer counselorsGroup differencesGroup participantsDiabetesGreater improvementPractice trialsVisitsLong-term impactGroupLong termStatistical powerTerm impact
2008
Relationship 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
2006
Nutrition knowledge, lifestyle behaviors, and diabetes care among Latinas in Connecticut
Fitzgerald N, Perez S, Damio G, Perez‐Escamilla R. Nutrition knowledge, lifestyle behaviors, and diabetes care among Latinas in Connecticut. The FASEB Journal 2006, 20: a1311-a1312. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.20.5.a1311-d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLifestyle behaviorsNutrition knowledgeHealthcare utilizationInner-city HartfordDietary intake patternsCase-control studyFood label useLow self-efficacy levelsDiabetes groupMean ageLabel useIntake patternsDiabetes educatorsWeight controlHealthcare accessLatina populationHealthy lifestyleConvenience sampleFood labelsBehavior changeSelf-efficacy levelsGroupLarge proportionEarly stagesLatinas
2002
Food Label Use Modifies Association of Income with Dietary Quality
Pérez-Escamilla R, Haldeman L. Food Label Use Modifies Association of Income with Dietary Quality. Journal Of Nutrition 2002, 132: 768-772. PMID: 11925475, DOI: 10.1093/jn/132.4.768.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower Healthy Eating IndexHealthy Eating IndexDietary qualityFood labelsReference groupHealth Knowledge SurveyMultivariate logistic regression resultsFood intakeContinuing SurveyModifies associationsMeal plannersLogistic regression resultsKnowledge surveyLowest income categoryFL useGroupIncome categoriesGreat benefitFood shoppersMeal preparersIncome individualsInfluence of incomeIndividualsIncome groupsIntake
2001
Impact of Breast Pumping on Lactogenesis Stage II After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Chapman D, Young S, Ferris A, Pérez-Escamilla R. Impact of Breast Pumping on Lactogenesis Stage II After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Pediatrics 2001, 107: e94-e94. PMID: 11389292, DOI: 10.1542/peds.107.6.e94.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLactogenesis stage IICesarean deliveryBreast pumpingMilk transferHours postpartumOnset of lactationControl groupDouble electric breast pumpStage IIEffects of breastElectric breast pumpBreastfeeding sessionPrimiparous womenBreast milkMilk expressionClinical trialsBreast pumpClinical practiceBreastWomenPostpartumDeliveryLactationGroupOnset