Browsing by Author "Cianelli A., Rosina"

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    “ActuaYa”: A Preliminary Efficacy Study of a Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Intervention for Older Hispanic Women
    (2023) Cianelli A., Rosina; De Oliveira, Giovanna; Villegas, Natalia; Toledo, Christine; De Santis, Joseph; Iriarte Parra, Evelyn; Baeza Robba, Maria Jose; Thomas, Sophia; Peragallo Montano, Nilda
    Chronic diseases (CDs) are increasingly common among the aging population. Some evidence suggests that older Hispanic women ages 50 years and older (OHW) are at an increased risk for CDs and poorer outcomes than other groups. This study investigated the preliminary efficacy of ActuaYa, a culturally tailored CD prevention and health promotion intervention for OHW a prospective, single-group, repeated measures study ( n = 50) was conducted in Florida Clinical measures and surveys were collected at baseline and post-intervention at 3- and 6-month follow-up. Descriptive statistics, paired-sample t-tests, and McNemar tests were used for analysis At baseline, more than half of the participants had a CD Post-intervention results showed a significant decrease in participants’ MAP, BMI, and A1C, and a significant increase in self-efficacy for exercise and HIV knowledge compared to baseline measures. The results of this study support the preliminary efficacy of ActuaYa in preventing CDs and increasing health promotion among OHW.
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    Sources of Well-Being for Hispanic Women Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review
    (2023) Baeza, María José; De Santis, Joseph P.; Cianelli A., Rosina; Metheny, Nicholas; Villegas, Natalia; Iriarte Parra, Evelyn Scarlett
    Purpose: This review sought to identify and integrate available evidence on various sources of Hispanic women's well-being following intimate partner violence (IPV). Methods: The review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Four peer-reviewed databases were reviewed for studies published between 2007 and 2022. The inclusion criteria include being an original research, quantitative and/or qualitative data, Hispanic women as a separate group for analysis, well-being as an outcome variable (quantitative) or phenomenon of interest (qualitative), and published in English or Spanish. Results: A total of 2,292 records were identified, and nine articles were included in the final review. Findings revealed that ensuring safety and opportunities for women's children, separating from violent partners, and obtaining a job were related to increased well-being. Other findings revealed that peer support, self-empowerment, and leadership skills were associated with interpersonal, psychological, and community well-being, respectively. Economic and occupational well-being was linked to education and financial independence. Conclusions: This scoping review advances the exploration of well-being among Hispanic women who have experienced IPV. This knowledge can be used to inform post-IPV support for Hispanic women and highlight areas for intervention development to promote well-being.
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    The efficacy of an HIV risk reduction intervention for Hispanic women
    (2011) Peragallo, Nilda; González Guarda, Rosa M.; McCabe, Brian E.; Cianelli A., Rosina