Understanding search autocompletes from the perspectives of English and Spanish speakers during the early months of the COVID‐19 pandemic
AbstractThe purpose of the study was to explore differences in Google search autocompletes between English and Spanish-speaking users during the first wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Twenty-nine individuals who were in areas with shelter-in-place state orders participated in a virtual focus group meeting to understand the algorithm bias of COVID-19 Google autocompletes. The […]
Social Determinant of Health Framework to Examine the Impactof COVID‑19 on Latino Health
Abstract Objectives: Evaluated how COVID-19 impacted Latino health across social, economic, and emotional dimensions and differentiated whether adverse COVID-19-related effects persisted across respondents.Methods: In both English and Spanish, a cross-sectional survey was conducted in the USA from June 2021 to April 2022. Chi-square tests, Z-tests, and T-tests were used to test for significant differences between Spanish- and […]
COVID‑19 on Food Insecurity in Hispanic/Latino Essentialand Non‑essential Workers
Abstract Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic’s economic fallout has further exacerbated the health and well-being among Hispanics/Latinos, who maybe overrepresented in essential job industries and are vulnerable to experiencing food insecurity. This study explores whether the COVID-19 pandemic affected food security status differently among Latino/Hispanic essential and non-essential workers in the United States. Methods: The COVID-19 Latino health […]
COVID-19 Public Messaging: Using Google Autocompletes in Spanish to Understand the Lived Experience of Latinos in the Early Days of the Pandemic
Abstract The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experience of the Spanish-speaking Latino community during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders. A single remote focus group meeting was conducted with nine Spanish-speaking participants to explore how residents living amidst shelter-in-place orders made informed decisions about health, safety, and security during the early months of […]
Spanish Language News Coverage and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Inequities in News Media Reporting
ABSTRACTCOVID-19 continues to disproportionately impact the health of Hispanics/ Latinos. While Hispanics/Latinos are considered one of the fastest-growing racial/ethnic groups, media news coverage in Spanish concerning COVID-19 is stunningly low. The Hispanic/Latino population comprises close to 25% of COVID-19 cases and 17% of COVID-19 deaths. Lack of access to Spanish news coverage and limited attention […]
Oncotype DX Test Receipt among Latina/Hispanic Women with Early Invasive Breast Cancer in New Jersey: A Registry-Based Study
Abstract Oncotype DX® (ODX) is a valid test of breast cancer (BC) recurrence risk and chemotherapybenefit. The purpose of this study was to examine prevalence of and factors associated with receiptof ODX testing among eligible Latinas/Hispanics diagnosed with BC. Sociodemographic and tumordata of BC cases diagnosed between 2008 and 2017 among Latina/Hispanic women (n = […]
Subjective well-being among Latino day laborers: Examining the role of religiosity, social networks, and cigarette use
Abstract Background: Latino day laborers (LDLs) experience chronic stressors, that adversely affects their subjective well-being (SWB). The purpose of the study was to determine whether LDLs’ sociodemographic characteristics, religiosity, social networks, and cigarette use were significantly associated with SWB. Methods: Approximately 150 LDLs from 4 informal day laborer sites in Dallas and Arlington, Texas, participated in the […]
Sun Protective Behaviors among Latino Day Laborers
Abstract Objectives. Despite the substantial solar ultraviolet radiation experienced by Latino day laborers, little attention has been given to factors that are associated with sun protective behaviors. The purpose of this study was to examine psychological and nonpsychological predictors of sun protective behaviors among Latino day laborers. Methods. This cross-sectional study included a nonrandom sample of […]