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  1. Article ; Online: Development of a Digital Storytelling Intervention to Increase Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancer Screening in the Hispanic/Latino Community: a Qualitative Evaluation.

    Lohr, Abby M / Capetillo, Graciela Porraz / Molina, Luz / Goodson, Miriam / Smith, Kaitlyn / Griffin, Joan M / Wieland, Mark L / Sia, Irene G

    Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education

    2023  Volume 39, Issue 2, Page(s) 160–167

    Abstract: Digital storytelling (DST) interventions may be one way to address disparities in cancer screening experienced by the Hispanic/Latino population. Digital stories are short, first-person narratives that include voice-over narration and images. With ... ...

    Abstract Digital storytelling (DST) interventions may be one way to address disparities in cancer screening experienced by the Hispanic/Latino population. Digital stories are short, first-person narratives that include voice-over narration and images. With storytellers' permission, researchers can screen digital stories as a health intervention. Digital stories can inspire viewers to adopt or change their behavior, such as completing cancer screening. Rochester Healthy Community Partnership (a 20-year community-based participatory research partnership) together with eight Hispanic/Latino, Spanish speaking cancer survivors, co-survivors, or recently screened individuals, developed digital stories about breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. Here, we describe our qualitative evaluation of the DST workshop. To understand what the storytellers thought viewers would find relatable in their digital stories, we applied Narrative Theory. We also assessed workshop successes and opportunities for improvement. We used the constant comparative method for data analysis. We learned that the storytellers anticipated their stories would be engaging and that viewers would connect with Hispanic/Latino cultural values. During the workshop, the storytellers felt like they were making an important contribution. The storytellers highlighted specific opportunities for improvement including sharing the stories more quickly after the workshop. Future research is needed to test whether this intervention follows the Narrative Theory causal pathway by persuading viewers to complete recommended cancer screenings.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Colorectal Neoplasms/prevention & control ; Communication ; Early Detection of Cancer ; Hispanic or Latino ; Narration ; Breast Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Breast Neoplasms/prevention & control ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/prevention & control
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 632898-2
    ISSN 1543-0154 ; 0885-8195 ; 1543-1154
    ISSN (online) 1543-0154
    ISSN 0885-8195 ; 1543-1154
    DOI 10.1007/s13187-023-02389-3
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  2. Article ; Online: The Association Between Perceived Discrimination, Age and Proportion of Lifetime in the United States Among Somali Immigrants: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.

    Lohr, Abby M / Pratt, Rebekah / Dirie, Hana / Ahmed, Yahye / Elmi, Hindi / Nur, Omar / Osman, Ahmed / Novotny, Paul / Mohamed, Ahmed A / Griffin, Joan M / Sia, Irene G / Wieland, Mark L

    Journal of immigrant and minority health

    2024  

    Abstract: Discrimination is detrimental to health. Little is known about perceived discrimination among Somali immigrants. We examined whether age or proportion of lifetime in the United States was associated with perceived discrimination among Somali immigrants. ... ...

    Abstract Discrimination is detrimental to health. Little is known about perceived discrimination among Somali immigrants. We examined whether age or proportion of lifetime in the United States was associated with perceived discrimination among Somali immigrants. Guided by Intersectionality, we described a secondary analysis of Everyday Discrimination Scale (EDS) survey data from the Healthy Immigrant Community study. Younger participants ( ≤40 years) experienced more discrimination than older participants ( >40 years). Higher education, being male, and earning $20,000-$39,999 was associated with more perceived discrimination. These findings suggest that Somali immigrants who are younger, more formally educated, male, and/or earn $20,000-$39,000 report more discrimination than their counterparts. Possible explanations include exposure to discrimination outside the Somali community or more awareness about racism. Alternatively, the EDS may not capture the discrimination experienced by Somali women or older adults. Further research is needed to address the discrimination experienced by Somali immigrants. Clinical Trial Registration: NCT05136339, November 29,2021.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2220162-2
    ISSN 1557-1920 ; 1557-1912
    ISSN (online) 1557-1920
    ISSN 1557-1912
    DOI 10.1007/s10903-024-01589-3
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  3. Article: Negative Mood is Associated with Sociobehavioral Factors Contributing to Cardiovascular Risk in an Immigrant Population.

    Tranby, Brianna N / Sia, Irene G / Clark, Matthew M / Novotny, Paul J / Lohr, Abby M / Pardo, Laura Suarez / Patten, Christi A / Iteghete, Sheila O / Zeratsky, Katherine A / Rieck, Thomas M / Molina, Luz / Capetillo, Graciela Porraz / Ahmed, Yahye / Drie, Hana / Wieland, Mark L

    Research square

    2024  

    Abstract: Background: Immigrants to the United States, on average, accumulate cardiovascular risk after resettlement, including obesity. There is a need to co-create interventions to address these disparities, and mood may be an important mediating factor.: ... ...

    Abstract Background: Immigrants to the United States, on average, accumulate cardiovascular risk after resettlement, including obesity. There is a need to co-create interventions to address these disparities, and mood may be an important mediating factor.
    Methods: The
    Results: A total of 449 HIC participants (268 Hispanic/Latino and 181 Somali) with complete baseline measures and were included in this analysis. Participants endorsing negative mood compared to those endorsing positive mood had lower scores for healthy eating (
    Conclusions: Negative mood was associated with less healthy nutrition, lower confidence in eating healthy, sedentary lifestyle, and perceived lack of belonging to the community. Integrating mood management and self-efficacy strategies may enhance the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions among immigrants who report negative mood.
    Clinicaltrialsgov registration: NCT05136339; April 23, 2022.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Preprint
    DOI 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3934645/v1
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  4. Article ; Online: Addressing COVID-19 inequities using bidirectional crisis and emergency risk communication and vaccine clinic interventions: a descriptive study.

    Lohr, Abby M / Neumbo, Kelao Charmaine / Njeru, Jane W / Molina, Luz / Hasley, Rachel / Ahmed, Yahye / Quirindongo-Cedeno, Onelis / Torres-Herbeck, Gloria A / Goodson, Miriam L / Osman, Ahmed / Weis, Jenny A / Wieland, Mark L / Sia, Irene G

    BMC public health

    2023  Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 1517

    Abstract: Background: Im/migrants (immigrants and migrants, including refugees, asylum seekers, and individuals without legal documentation) experience unique assets and needs in relation to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Community-based participatory ... ...

    Abstract Background: Im/migrants (immigrants and migrants, including refugees, asylum seekers, and individuals without legal documentation) experience unique assets and needs in relation to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is one way to engage im/migrant communities. Rochester Healthy Community Partnership (RHCP) is a CBPR partnership in Rochester, Minnesota. RHCP partners noted that credible COVID-19 information was not available to their communities. In response, RHCP formed a COVID-19 Task Force and adapted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) framework to create an intervention that prioritized im/migrant groups experiencing health disparities. In the CERC intervention, communication leaders delivered COVID-19 health messages to their social networks and documented related concerns. RHCP relayed these concerns to regional leaders to ensure that im/migrant experiences were included in decision making. Once vaccines were available, RHCP continued to deploy the CERC intervention to promote vaccination equity. The aims of this paper are to (1) describe the implementation of a bidirectional CERC intervention for vaccination equity, and (2) describe a community-engaged and community-based vaccine clinic intervention.
    Methods: First, we surveyed participants (n = 37) to assess COVID-19 experiences, acceptability of the CERC intervention, and motivation to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Second, we collaborated with community partners to hold vaccine clinics. We report descriptive statistics from each intervention.
    Results: When asked about the acceptability of the CERC intervention for vaccine equity, most participants either reported that they 'really liked it' or 'thought it was just ok'. Most participants stated that they would recommend the program to family or friends who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine. Almost all participants reported that they felt 'much more' or 'somewhat more' motivated to receive a COVID-19 vaccine after the intervention. We administered 1158 vaccines at the vaccination clinics.
    Conclusions: We found that participants viewed the CERC intervention for vaccination equity as an acceptable way to disseminate COVID-19-related information. Nearly all participants reported that the intervention convinced them to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. In our experience, community-engaged and community-based clinics are a successful way to administer vaccines to im/migrant communities during a pandemic.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; COVID-19 Vaccines ; Communication ; Social Networking ; Vaccination
    Chemical Substances COVID-19 Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2041338-5
    ISSN 1471-2458 ; 1471-2458
    ISSN (online) 1471-2458
    ISSN 1471-2458
    DOI 10.1186/s12889-023-16410-3
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  5. Article ; Online: Adaptation of a bidirectional crisis and emergency risk communication framework by community-engaged research partnerships in rural Mississippi during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Washington, Rodney / Weis, Jennifer A / Monger, Mauda / Burse, Nakeitra / Melvin, Sandra Carr / Omondi, Angela A / Lohr, Abby M / Njeru, Jane W / Compretta, Caroline E / Sia, Irene G / Wieland, Mark L

    Journal of clinical and translational science

    2023  Volume 7, Issue 1, Page(s) e79

    Abstract: Community engagement is important for reaching populations at risk for health inequities in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. A community-engaged risk communication intervention implemented by a community-engaged research partnership in ... ...

    Abstract Community engagement is important for reaching populations at risk for health inequities in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. A community-engaged risk communication intervention implemented by a community-engaged research partnership in Southeast Minnesota to address COVID-19 prevention, testing, and socioeconomic impacts has demonstrated high acceptability, feasibility, perceived efficacy, and sustainability. In this study, we describe the adaptation of the intervention by a community-academic partnership with rural African American populations in three Mississippi counties with high COVID-19 disparities. Intervention reach was assessed by the number of messages delivered by Communication Leaders to members of their social networks. Perceived scalability of the intervention was assessed by the Intervention Scalability Assessment Tool. Bidirectional communication between Communication Leaders and community members within their social networks was used by the partnership to refine messages, meet resource needs, and advise statewide decision-makers. In the first 3 months, more than 8482 individuals were reached in the three counties. The intervention was deemed to be highly scalable by partnership members. Adaptation of a community-engaged pandemic CERC intervention is feasible and scalable, and it has the potential to reduce COVID-19 inequities across heterogeneous populations. This approach may be incorporated into current and future pandemic preparedness policies for community engagement.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports
    ISSN 2059-8661
    ISSN (online) 2059-8661
    DOI 10.1017/cts.2023.15
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  6. Article ; Online: Stories for change protocol: A randomized controlled trial of a digital storytelling intervention for Hispanic/Latino individuals with type 2 diabetes.

    Lohr, Abby M / Vickery, Katherine Diaz / Hernandez, Valentina / Ford, Becky R / Gonzalez, Crystal / Kavistan, Silvio / Patten, Christi A / Njeru, Jane W / Novotny, Paul J / Larkey, Linda K / Singh, Davinder / Wieland, Mark L / Sia, Irene G

    Contemporary clinical trials

    2023  Volume 126, Page(s) 107093

    Abstract: Background: Hispanic/Latino adults are disproportionately impacted by type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). The Stories for Change (S4C) Diabetes digital storytelling intervention promotes T2D self-management among Hispanic/Latino people. We describe the S4C ... ...

    Abstract Background: Hispanic/Latino adults are disproportionately impacted by type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). The Stories for Change (S4C) Diabetes digital storytelling intervention promotes T2D self-management among Hispanic/Latino people. We describe the S4C protocol and participant baseline characteristics.
    Methods: Study eligibility criteria: Hispanic or Latino, age 18-70 years, ≥1 office visit within a year at a participating clinic, T2D diagnosis for ≥6 months, HbA1c ≥ 8%, and intention to continue care at the recruitment clinic. We used a two-group, parallel randomized controlled trial design and an intervention derived through a community-based participatory research approach. All participants received usual diabetes care and two cards describing how to engage healthcare teams and access diabetes-related resources. At baseline, the intervention group additionally viewed the 12-min, intervention video (four stories about diabetes self-management). To encourage subsequent video viewing, participants received five monthly text messages. The messages prompted them to self-rate their motivation and self-efficacy for T2D management. The control group received no additional intervention. Bilingual (English/Spanish) staff collected data at baseline, six weeks, three months, and six months including biometric measurements and a survey on diabetes self-management outcomes, theory-based measures, and the number of video views. We reviewed the number of diabetes-related appointments attended using electronic medical record data.
    Results: Participants (n = 451; 70% women, mean age = 53 years) had an average HbA1C ≥9%. Intervention participants reported identifying with the storytellers and engaging with the stories.
    Conclusion: We present a digital storytelling intervention protocol that provides a template for future health promotion interventions prioritizing health disparity populations.
    Clinicaltrial: gov#NCT03766438.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; Communication ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/therapy ; Glycated Hemoglobin ; Hispanic or Latino ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic ; Self-Management
    Chemical Substances Glycated Hemoglobin
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Clinical Trial Protocol ; Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2182176-8
    ISSN 1559-2030 ; 1551-7144
    ISSN (online) 1559-2030
    ISSN 1551-7144
    DOI 10.1016/j.cct.2023.107093
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  7. Article ; Online: Examining Associations between Community Health Worker-Rated Health and Mental Health among Latino Adults with Chronic Disease.

    Coulter, Kiera / Ingram, Maia / Lohr, Abby M / Bell, Melanie L / Carvajal, Scott

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2020  Volume 18, Issue 1

    Abstract: Latinos with chronic disease often experience comorbid depression, but confront barriers to mental health treatment. Community health workers (CHWs) develop trusting relationships with the communities they serve, and may be uniquely positioned to ... ...

    Abstract Latinos with chronic disease often experience comorbid depression, but confront barriers to mental health treatment. Community health workers (CHWs) develop trusting relationships with the communities they serve, and may be uniquely positioned to identify Latinos with mental health care needs. Research has not examined whether their rating of clients' health is indicative of their mental health. This mixed-methods study examines CHWs' appraisals of Latino adults' health and their relation to mental health outcomes, and explores factors informing CHWs' rating of health status. The current study utilized baseline data from the Linking Individual Needs to Community and Clinical Services (LINKS) study. We assessed associations between CHW-rated health (CHWRH), or rating of health status as poor-excellent, and mental health outcomes with multilevel linear regression modelling. We qualitatively analyzed CHWs' written perceptions of participants' health status to understand what influenced their health rating. The quantitative results showed that CWHRH was significantly related to depressive symptoms and emotional problems severity. The qualitative results showed that CHWs took a holistic and ecological approach in rating health. The findings suggest that CHWRH could be indicative of mental health among Latino adults. Further studies investigating CHWRH as an independent indicator of mental health are warranted.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Chronic Disease/psychology ; Community Health Services ; Community Health Workers/psychology ; Female ; Hispanic Americans/psychology ; Humans ; Male ; Mental Health ; Qualitative Research
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-12-25
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
    ISSN 1660-4601
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph18010100
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  8. Article ; Online: Evaluation of the Impact of School Garden Exposure on Youth Outlook and Behaviors toward Vegetables in Southern Arizona.

    Lohr, Abby M / Henry, Nick / Roe, Denise / Rodriguez, Claudio / Romero, Rosalva / Ingram, Maia

    The Journal of school health

    2020  Volume 90, Issue 7, Page(s) 572–581

    Abstract: Background: Our objective was to evaluate the effect of garden-based learning on outlook and behaviors toward vegetables among primarily Latinx students. An educational strategy, garden-based learning is a teaching tool that complements other ... ...

    Abstract Background: Our objective was to evaluate the effect of garden-based learning on outlook and behaviors toward vegetables among primarily Latinx students. An educational strategy, garden-based learning is a teaching tool that complements other disciplines.
    Methods: Third- and fourth-grade students at 4 elementary schools with different garden programs completed a bingo survey and participated in class discussions to measure outlook and behaviors toward vegetables.
    Results: Students in schools with more garden exposure were more likely to answer "Yes" to survey questions reflecting a positive attitude and behaviors toward vegetables. In class discussions, students most often mentioned vegetables grown in the school garden as their favorite vegetables.
    Conclusion: For third- and fourth-grade students, the length of exposure to a school garden appears to have a positive impact on both perceptions of and desire to consume vegetables. Other studies have shown that positive outlook and behaviors toward vegetables can change vegetable consumption habits in children. Integrating garden-based learning into the school curriculum may positively influence eating behaviors over the long-term future.
    MeSH term(s) Arizona ; Attitude ; Child ; Gardens ; Hispanic Americans ; Humans ; Schools ; Vegetables
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-05-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 952835-0
    ISSN 1746-1561 ; 0022-4391
    ISSN (online) 1746-1561
    ISSN 0022-4391
    DOI 10.1111/josh.12905
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  9. Article ; Online: Updating search strategies for literature reviews with OUR2D2: an open-source computer application.

    Lohr, Abby M / Van Gorden, Noah / McClelland, D Jean / Dubinsky, Ellen / Gerald, Lynn B / Wilkinson-Lee, Ada / Carvajal, Scott C

    Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA

    2021  Volume 109, Issue 2, Page(s) 317–322

    Abstract: Background: While writing a scoping review, we needed to update our search strategy. We wanted to capture articles generated by our additional search terms and articles published since our original search. Simultaneously, we strove to optimize project ... ...

    Abstract Background: While writing a scoping review, we needed to update our search strategy. We wanted to capture articles generated by our additional search terms and articles published since our original search. Simultaneously, we strove to optimize project resources by not rescreening articles that had been captured in our original results.
    Case presentation: In response, we created Open Update Re-run Deduplicate (OUR2D2), a computer application that allows the user to compare search results from a variety of library databases. OUR2D2 supports extensible markup language (XML) files from EndNote and comma-separated values (CSV) files using article titles for comparisons. We conducted unit tests to ensure appropriate functionality as well as accurate data extraction and analysis. We tested OUR2D2 by comparing original and updated search results from PubMed, Embase, Clarivate Web of Science, CINAHL, Scopus, ProQuest Dissertation and Theses, and Lens and estimate that this application saved twenty-one hours of work during the screening process.
    Conclusions: OUR2D2 could be useful for individuals seeking to update literature review strategies across fields without rescreening articles from previous searches. Because the OUR2D2 source code is freely available with a permissive license, we recommend this application for researchers conducting literature reviews who need to update their search results over time, want a powerful and flexible analysis framework, and may not have access to paid subscription tools.
    MeSH term(s) Computers ; Humans ; PubMed ; Software
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-30
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2072435-4
    ISSN 1558-9439 ; 1536-5050
    ISSN (online) 1558-9439
    ISSN 1536-5050
    DOI 10.5195/jmla.2021.1105
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  10. Article ; Online: An integrated mixed methods approach to clarifying delivery, receipt and potential benefits of CHW-facilitated social support in a health promotion intervention.

    Ingram, Maia / Coulter, Kiera / Doubleday, Kevin / Espinoza, Cynthia / Redondo, Floribella / Wilkinson-Lee, Ada M / Lohr, Abby M / Carvajal, Scott C

    BMC health services research

    2021  Volume 21, Issue 1, Page(s) 793

    Abstract: Background: Social support plays a critical role in physical and emotional health, making it an important component of community health worker (CHW) health promotion interventions. Different types of support operate in different ways, however, and the ... ...

    Abstract Background: Social support plays a critical role in physical and emotional health, making it an important component of community health worker (CHW) health promotion interventions. Different types of support operate in different ways, however, and the relationship between the nature of CHW support and the subsequent health benefit for their clients is not well understood.
    Methods: This paper describes an integrated mixed methods study of the emotional, informational, appraisal and tangible support CHWs provided to Latinx community members residing in three US-Mexico border communities. Using a cohort (n = 159) from a CHW community-based intervention, we identify and describe four clusters of social support in which participants are characterized by life situations that informed the types of social support provided by the CHW. We examine the association between each cluster and client perceptions of social support over the 6-month intervention.
    Results: CHWs provided emotional, appraisal, informational and tangible support depending on the needs of participants. Participants who received higher levels of emotional support from the CHW experienced the greatest post intervention increase in perceived social support.
    Conclusions: Study findings suggest that CHWs may be adept at providing non-directive social support based on their interaction with a client rather than a health outcome objective. Health promotion interventions should allow CHWs the flexibility to tailor provision of social support based on their assessment of client needs.
    MeSH term(s) Community Health Services ; Community Health Workers ; Health Promotion ; Humans ; Mexico ; Social Support
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1472-6963
    ISSN (online) 1472-6963
    DOI 10.1186/s12913-021-06778-6
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