2024
Empowering Global Health Systems to Protect, Promote and Support Optimal Breastfeeding
Zhu D, Gupta T, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Empowering Global Health Systems to Protect, Promote and Support Optimal Breastfeeding. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2024, e13753. PMID: 39482833, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13753.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBaby-friendly community initiativeBaby-Friendly Hospital InitiativeDisability-adjusted life yearsBaby-FriendlyReduce health inequalitiesGlobal Burden of DiseaseReduce health disparitiesSupplemental Nutrition ProgramCulturally competent carePublic health strategiesRisk Factors StudyCommercial milk formulaMiddle-income countriesEnhance breastfeeding supportBurden of diseaseOptimal child developmentGlobal health priorityImprove maternityHealth inequalitiesHealth disparitiesCompetent careHospital InitiativeMaternal healthBreastfeeding supportHigh-income nations
2019
Healthy Stores Initiative Associated with Produce Purchasing on Navajo Nation
MacKenzie OW, George CV, Pérez-Escamilla R, Lasky-Fink J, Piltch EM, Sandman SM, Clark C, Avalos Q, Carroll DS, Wilmot TM, Shin SS. Healthy Stores Initiative Associated with Produce Purchasing on Navajo Nation. Current Developments In Nutrition 2019, 3: nzz125. PMID: 32154495, PMCID: PMC7053571, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz125.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigher oddsMultiple logistic regression modelingDiet-related health disparitiesVegetable purchasingLogistic regression modelingNon-Hispanic whitesCross-sectional surveyChi-squared testHealthy food accessFood accessFood purchasing behaviorStore interventionsSociodemographic dataRural tribal communitiesHealth disparitiesConvenience storesPresent unique challengesGrocery storesRegression modelingStore typeOddsNavajo NationAmerican IndiansHousehold-level characteristicsVegetablesInflammation and Stress Biomarkers Mediate the Relationship Between Household Food Insecurity and Insulin Resistance Among Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes (OR02-02-19)
Bermudez-Millan A, Wagner J, Feinn R, Segura-Pérez S, Damio G, Chhabra J, Pérez-Escamilla R. Inflammation and Stress Biomarkers Mediate the Relationship Between Household Food Insecurity and Insulin Resistance Among Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes (OR02-02-19). Current Developments In Nutrition 2019, 3: nzz051.or02-02-19. PMCID: PMC6573882, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz051.or02-02-19.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInsulin resistanceType 2 diabetesHousehold food insecurityStress hormonesHigh-sensitivity C-reactive proteinFood-secure individualsAmerican Diabetes AssociationC-reactive proteinUS Household Food Security Survey ModuleHousehold Food Security Survey ModuleFood Security Survey ModuleHigh hsCRPLow-income LatinosTotal cholesterolDiabetes AssociationFood-insecure individualsBlood glucoseHsCRPFood insecurityInflammationDirect effectHealth disparitiesCortisolT2DStress biomarkers
2017
Food Insecurity, Glycemic Control, and Heart Rate Variability among Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes
Bermúdez‐Millán A, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Lampert R, Segura‐Pérez S, Damio G, Chhabra J, Wagner J. Food Insecurity, Glycemic Control, and Heart Rate Variability among Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes. The FASEB Journal 2017, 31 DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.lb432.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHeart rate variabilityGlycemic controlRate variabilityPoor cardiovascular outcomesAmerican Diabetes AssociationType 2 diabetesNon-invasive measureAmbulatory ECG monitorCardiovascular outcomesFood insecurityDiabetes AssociationDiabetes outcomesLower SDNNSecondary data analysisAutonomic statusType 2HRV indicesR intervalHealth disparitiesMinority HealthSocioeconomic statusSocial adversityBaseline dataNational InstituteManagement trials
2016
Food Label Use Improves Dietary Quality and Mediates Improved Glycemic Control in Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes: The DIALBEST trial
SAMUEL G, Shebl F, Segura‐Pérez S, Chhabra J, Vega‐López S, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Food Label Use Improves Dietary Quality and Mediates Improved Glycemic Control in Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes: The DIALBEST trial. The FASEB Journal 2016, 30 DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.30.1_supplement.422.5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchType 2 diabetesFood label useGlycemic controlDietary qualityLabel useType 2 diabetes managementBetter dietary qualityBlood glucose controlStandard of careCommunity health workersHome-based sessionsRandomized control trialRelated complicationsGlucose controlIntervention groupIntervention participantsHealth workersHigher oddsControl trialDiabetes managementType 2Health disparitiesEliminating Health DisparitiesIntervention effectsIntervention impactFood Label Use is associated with Dietary Quality and Dietary Patterns among Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes
SAMUEL G, Segura‐Pérez S, Shebl F, Hawley N, Damio G, Chhabra J, Vega‐López S, Fernandez M, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Food Label Use is associated with Dietary Quality and Dietary Patterns among Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes. The FASEB Journal 2016, 30 DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.30.1_supplement.674.41.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchType 2 diabetesFood frequency questionnaireDietary patternsFood label useDietary qualityLabel useDietary intakeHealth disparitiesType 2 diabetes careDiabetes-related knowledgeHealthy dietary patternMultivariable logistic regressionHealthy Eating IndexHealthy food choicesEthnic health disparitiesEducation levelFFQ dataFrequency questionnaireIndependent determinantsDiabetes careSnack patternsDiet managementLatino adultsDiabetesType 2
2013
Persistent food insecurity is associated with active coping strategies among low‐income pregnant Latinas
Hromi‐Fiedler A, Bermúdez‐Millán A, Leon J, Segura‐Pérez S, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Persistent food insecurity is associated with active coping strategies among low‐income pregnant Latinas. The FASEB Journal 2013, 27: 1054.17-1054.17. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.1054.17.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLow-income pregnant LatinasPersistent food insecurityPregnant LatinasUnadjusted logistic regression analysisActive coping strategiesLogistic regression analysisHousehold Food Security ScaleCoping strategiesFood insecurityFood Security ScalePregnancyHealth disparitiesRegression analysisBrief COPEActive copingSubscalesSecurity ScaleHigh levelsAvoidant copingLatinasAdapted versionFindingsHealth Disparities
Perez-Escamilla R. Health Disparities. 2013, 417-423. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-375083-9.00142-2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Food insecurity and depression predict change in fruit and vegetable intake in Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes
Chhabra J, Vega‐López S, Samuel G, Segura‐Pérez S, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Food insecurity and depression predict change in fruit and vegetable intake in Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes. The FASEB Journal 2011, 25: 986.5-986.5. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.986.5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Food insecurity is a risk factor for elevated levels of depression symptoms among low‐income pregnant Latinas
Hromi‐Fiedler A, Bermúdez‐Millán A, Chapman D, Segura‐Pérez S, Damio G, Melgar‐Quiñonez H, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Food insecurity is a risk factor for elevated levels of depression symptoms among low‐income pregnant Latinas. The FASEB Journal 2010, 24: 104.2-104.2. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.104.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrenatal depression symptomsLow-income pregnant LatinasDepression symptomsElevated levelsPregnant LatinasRisk factorsEpidemiologic Studies Depression ScaleUS Household Food Security Survey ModuleLow maternal ageMultivariate logistic regressionLow-income LatinasHousehold Food Security Survey ModuleSelf-perceived healthFood Security Survey ModuleMaternal ageDepression riskDepression ScaleDepressive symptomsFair healthFood insecurityPhysical symptomsSymptomsHealth disparitiesEliminating Health DisparitiesLogistic regressionGestational weight gain knowledge among low‐income pregnant Latinas
Hromi‐Fiedler A, Bermúdez‐Millán A, Chapman D, Segura‐Pérez S, Damio G, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Gestational weight gain knowledge among low‐income pregnant Latinas. The FASEB Journal 2010, 24: 558.6-558.6. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.558.6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGestational weight gainLow-income pregnant LatinasHealth care providersAmount of weightCare providersPregnant LatinasGestational weightWeight gainGestational weight gain recommendationsExcessive gestational weight gainAppropriate gestational weight gainCurrent IOM guidelinesExcessive gestational weightWeight gain recommendationsLow-income LatinasGain recommendationsIOM guidelinesPregnancyHealth disparitiesEliminating Health DisparitiesWomenProvidersObeseWeightLatinasBlood Pressure is Associated with BMI and Predicts Plasma Glucose Control and Triglycerides among Obese Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes
Chhabra J, Vega‐López S, D'Agostino D, Fernandes M, Segura‐Pérez S, Damio G, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Blood Pressure is Associated with BMI and Predicts Plasma Glucose Control and Triglycerides among Obese Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes. The FASEB Journal 2010, 24: 935.3-935.3. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.935.3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBlood pressureDiastolic BPPlasma glucoseDiagnosis of hypertensionSystolic blood pressurePlasma glucose controlRelationship of BMIMetabolic syndrome indicatorsType 2 diabetesObese LatinosHDL cholesterolObese populationGlucose controlGlycosylated hemoglobinLatino patientsBlood samplesBMIType 2TriglyceridesHealth disparitiesPatientsFPGDlDemographic informationLDLHypolipidemic 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 consumptionParticipantsRiskMealLatinosHbA1cThe DIALBEST Type 2 diabetes peer counseling intervention: Process evaluation
Cruz R, Segura S, Damio G, Perez‐Escamilla R. The DIALBEST Type 2 diabetes peer counseling intervention: Process evaluation. The FASEB Journal 2010, 24: 741.8-741.8. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.24.1_supplement.741.8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiabetes complicationsPeer counseling interventionPhysical activity interventionsTopic of nutritionLow-fat foodsActivity interventionsMedication managementLifestyle changesEducational sessionsHealth disparitiesEliminating Health DisparitiesAverage durationMajority of sessionsFat foodsFast foodPC contactFood labelsProcess evaluationCounseling interventionComplicationsDiabetesPatientsInterventionGrant funding sourcesSessions
2009
Associations between fast food and fried food intake and metabolic risk factors in Latinos with type 2 diabetes: Preliminary results from the DIALBEST study
Vega‐López S, Chhabra J, D'Agostino D, Calle M, Samuel G, Segura‐Pérez S, Fernandez M, Damio G, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Associations between fast food and fried food intake and metabolic risk factors in Latinos with type 2 diabetes: Preliminary results from the DIALBEST study. The FASEB Journal 2009, 23: 550.1-550.1. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.550.1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetabolic risk factorsLDL/HDLType 2 diabetesFood intakeRisk factorsFast foodTrans fat intakeFood frequency dataFast food intakeHDL cholesterolMetabolic riskFat intakePlasma lipidsPlasma glucoseMacronutrient intakeDietary habitsCT centerEnergy intakeHbA1cHealth disparitiesEliminating Health DisparitiesFPGLDLIntakeTriglyceridesType 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 CenterSessionsDiabetesFindingsTrialsCareWomenFood insecurity is associated with pregnancy outcomes among low‐income Latinas
Hromi‐Fiedler A, Bermúdez‐Millán A, Chapman D, Segura‐Pérez S, Damio G, Melgar‐Quiñonez H, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Food insecurity is associated with pregnancy outcomes among low‐income Latinas. The FASEB Journal 2009, 23: 737.4-737.4. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.737.4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGestational weight gainPregnancy outcomesLow-income LatinasFood security scoreWeight gainSuboptimal pregnancy outcomesFood-secure womenHousehold Food Security ScalePregravid BMIFood insecurityInfant birthweightLow birthweightPrevalence ratesFood Security ScalePregnancyHealth disparitiesPoint increaseSecure womenOutcomesBirthweightScoresSecurity ScaleIndirect effectsMacrosomiaBMIRelationship of dietary micronutrient intake with fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c: DIALBEST Trial Preliminary Results
Chhabra J, Vega‐López S, D'Agostino D, Fernandez M, Segura‐Pérez S, Damio G, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Relationship of dietary micronutrient intake with fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c: DIALBEST Trial Preliminary Results. The FASEB Journal 2009, 23: 550.3-550.3. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.23.1_supplement.550.3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPlausible reportersImplausible reportersPlasma glucoseEnergy intakeTotal sampleDietary micronutrient intakeType 2 diabetesVit KDietary recallsLatino patientsVit DFolate intakeMicronutrient intakeDietary micronutrientsHealth disparitiesVit B6FPGDemographic informationIntakePatientsDlHartford CountyMcgRetinolGlucose
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 ResearchFood group intake patterns 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. Food group intake patterns differ between low‐income Puerto Ricans and Non‐Puerto Rican pregnant Latinas. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 1086.2-1086.2. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.1086.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-Puerto RicansFood group intakesPregnant LatinasGroup intakesMore servingsFood group intake patternsThird pregnancy trimesterDark green leafy vegetablesPuerto RicansPregnancy trimesterDietary recallsGreen leafy vegetablesMean ageLength stayIntake patternsHealth disparitiesLow-income Puerto RicansHeterogeneous groupFruit drinksEthnic minority groupsLongitudinal studySoft drinksFood Stamp ProgramIntakeBreakfast cereals