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2026
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Cristina Peña-Vargas, Laura Rivera-Ruiz, Fabiola N. Martinez-Pesante, Lianel P. Rosario et autres
Background: Toolkits/toolboxes represent a promising intervention tool for cancer care and mental health. However, research is needed to identify their key components and effective implementation strategies. Methods: Following PRISMA-ScR, the search was conducted across five databases using key terms. Included studies addressed …
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2026
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Ruthmarie Hernández-Torres, Jaime Gilliland, Lianel Rosario, Gleneara E. Bates-Pappas et autres
BACKGROUND: Hispanic patients with cancer who smoke are less likely to quit after diagnosis and underutilize evidence-based tobacco treatment. Understanding the complex factors influencing their engagement is crucial for developing effective and tailored interventions. METHODS: Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 12 …
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2026
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Rosario Costas-Muñíz, Normarie Torres-Blasco, Stephanie Mariah Nuñez, Luciana Olivero Dos Santos et autres
Abstract Objective To determine associations between spiritual well-being (faith and meaning dimensions) with emotional suffering (anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and quality of life) in Latinos with advanced cancer and examine themes of existential coping. Design In a mixed-methods study, participants were recruited from …
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2026
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Oscar Galindo-Vázquez, Erika Ruíz-García, Rosa María Álvarez-Gómez, Abel Lerma Talamantes et autres
OBJECTIVES: To examine the psychometric properties of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) in Mexican cancer patients, and to evaluate their utility as brief screening measures for depressive and anxiety symptoms in oncology care. METHODS: In this …
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2025
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Allison G. Booher, Charles Rico, Rosa Nouvini, Pamela R. Drullinsky et autres
PURPOSE High symptom burden disproportionately affects minoritized racial and ethnic groups during cancer treatments and exacerbates health disparities related to quality of life, treatment adherence, and overall survival. Acupuncture and massage have a growing evidence base for cancer symptom management, as shown …
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2025
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Mercedes Ramirez-Ruiz, Jovanny Díaz-Rodríguez, Normarie Torres‐Blasco, Nelmit Tollinchi-Natali et autres
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Lay Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a critical role in reducing mental health disparities, particularly among underserved and vulnerable populations, by bridging gaps in care and promoting mental well-being. This narrative review aimed to identify and characterize training programs designed for …
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2025
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Bharat Narang, Eida Castro, Victoria Susana Blinder, Rosario Costas-Muñíz
413 Background: Latina breast cancer survivors (BCS) report increased symptom burden and worse health-related quality of life (HRQoL) compared to non-Latina BCS. However, the association between symptom burden and HRQoL in this population and how specific coping strategies influence HRQoL remains understudied. …
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2025
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Bharat Narang, Ashley M. Rodriguez, Eida Castro, Victoria Susana Blinder et autres
Abstract Background/Objective: Latina breast cancer survivors often underuse psychosocial services due to cultural, linguistic, and structural barriers. Limited English proficiency, past negative experiences, and mistrust may enhance reluctance to engage with mental health support after a cancer diagnosis. This study aims to …
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2025
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Ruthmarie Hernández-Torres, Eida Castro, Guillermo N. Armaiz-Peña, Zindie Rodríguez-Castro et autres
Objective This preliminary study aimed to examine the smoking rate among Puerto Rican cancer survivors and identify correlations with demographic, clinical, and psychological factors. Methods We conducted a secondary analysis using baseline data from 384 cancer survivors in Puerto Rico, collected between …
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2025
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Bharat Narang, Ashley M. Rodriguez, Francesca M. Gany, Eida Castro et autres
Abstract Background/Objective: Depression, anxiety, insomnia, and fatigue often occur concurrently in cancer patients, with Latinos reporting higher burdens compared to non-Latino Whites. These symptoms adversely affect cancer progression and are associated with elevated cancer mortality. Financial toxicity, the financial distress of patients …
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2024
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Ruthmarie Hernández-Torres, Mary Rodríguez-Rabassa, Lianel Rosario-Ramos, Cristina Peña-Vargas et autres
BACKGROUND: Puerto Rico (PR) is highly vulnerable to hurricanes, which severely impact cancer survivors by causing healthcare disruptions and increasing stress. This study investigates the reliability and factor structure of the Hurricane Hazards Inventory (HHI) and its relationship with psychological distress among …
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2024
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Eida Castro, Cristina Peña-Vargas, Mónica Rodríguez-Santiago, Juan I. Figueroa et autres
Background: Studies evaluating the effects of natural disasters on cancer outcomes are scarce, especially among USA ethnic minority groups, and none have focused on the effects of concurrent natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of this secondary data analysis is …
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