Pub Date : 2019-09-16DOI: 10.1177/1540415319874812
Arelis Moore de Peralta, Lauren Davis, K. Brown, Michelle Fuentes, N. S. Falconer, Jenneil Charles, Michelle Eichinger
Introduction: Previously published community health assessments (CHA) have explored social determinants of health in low-resource, Haitian-majority Dominican communities. The present CHA was conducted in Las Malvinas II, a Dominican-majority low-resource community, and represented a first step for developing a building a healthier community process. Method: A binational community–academic partnership adapted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s CHANGE (Community Health Assessment and Group Evaluation) guide to conduct a CHA through community-engaged, mixed-methods research. Data were collected on five community selected public health priorities (i.e., education, sanitation, unwanted pregnancies, chronic disease management, and vaccine-preventable diseases) and community assets through focus groups, interviews with key informants, and a household survey using GIS (geographical information systems) technology. Results: Of all five priorities, unwanted pregnancies and sanitation received the lowest average CHANGE tool ratings for both policies and Systems and Environment. However, data gathered on the five public health priorities reflect the perceived needs and assets of Las Malvinas II, and are equally important in improving the community’s health and well-being status. Community members identified as important goals the construction of a primary health clinic, as well as a bigger school, that includes pre-school and high school levels. Conclusion: A coalition emerged from the CHA to address the identified issues. The coalition used CHA findings to develop a community health improvement plan. The establishment of a primary health care center and a bigger school were identified as primary goals.
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Pub Date : 2019-05-13DOI: 10.1177/1540415319853065
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Pub Date : 2019-02-25DOI: 10.1177/1540415319832731
IEEE Letters on Electromagnetic Compatibility Pratice and Applications (L-EMCPA) is a quarterly published letter journal that provides a rigorously peer-reviewed forum for rapid publication of 4 page letters describing practice, lessons learned and applications of the disciplines electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and signal and power integrity (SIPI). It also addresses all relevant methods to predict, assess and prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) and increase device/product immunity.
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Pub Date : 2019-02-25DOI: 10.1177/1540415319830834
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Pub Date : 2019-01-01DOI: 10.1177/1540415319854237
N. Cuellar
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Pub Date : 2018-12-01DOI: 10.1177/1540415318813750
N. Cuellar
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and Happy New Year! No matter what festivity that you celebrate this holiday season, it is about spending time with family and friends. Make memories— do things that you will remember for a lifetime. Cherish this time. Remember to slow down and enjoy the simple things in life. Be caring to others who are diverse and may feel marginalized. During this time of year, it is so important that we show charity to those in need. Despite how we may feel at times, that we do not have enough, that we have so much less than others, that others are so much better off than us, I guarantee you, there is someone who has less than you. There is someone who needs your help. And there is someone whose life you can change this holiday season. Show charity and give to others who have less than you. If you have no money to give, then give your time. If you live in excess, maybe it is time to clear out those closets and donate some clothes to the needy. There are plenty of places that can benefit from giving during the season. Take the time to forgive. Forgive someone or something that you have held a grudge for. Maybe someone has hurt you and you have never let that go. Forgiveness gives us freedom and gives us more time for love and caring. Each time we forgive, we learn how to forgive and it makes it easier for the next time—it is like exercising—you get stronger and are able to forgive more easily. Eventually, forgiveness is an intuition and is a great way to live. This is the perfect time of year to start this practice. Show gratitude for all the gifts you have received in your own life—like your work, your family, your communities, and most of all being a part of this organization. Tell someone how much you appreciate what he or she has done for you. Do something special/different at work or for your church. Engage in an activity to help your community. Be grateful and share this gratitude with everyone you meet. I want to thank everyone for a great year at the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN). As I look back at 2018, we have made some great strides in NAHN. Our membership continues to grow. We have five new chapters in development. We have chapters that are growing and influencing Latino health care outcomes. Our chapters are actively engaged in community engagement and are changing the health outcomes of our families and communities. We are actively involved in health policy. We have been funded with grants that have positively affected our Latino communities. We are planning our Second Latino Leadership Institute to be held in Puerto Rico in January. We are a great organization with a great future. More than ever, I want to thank the people I work with at NAHN, including all the Executive Board members, who are so very committed to this organization. Our managing company works diligently for us, and I thank Cresta Archeletta as our Executive Director for leading our way. And I want to especially th
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Pub Date : 2018-12-01DOI: 10.1177/1540415318810837
M. Enriquez
As the newly appointed editor of Hispanic Health Care International (HHCI), my first editorial addresses the initiatives of the journal itself. HHCI is the official journal of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN). The HHCI journal embraces contributions by health care professionals, researchers, and policy makers from all health disciplines who focus on the Hispanic and Latino population. HHCI strives to be at the forefront as a platform for the dissemination of information that substantially affects the Hispanic/Latino population. Furthermore, HHCI aims to apprise its readers of valuable clinical information, current policy matters, and important research findings that are pertinent to Hispanic/Latino health. Finally, readers can expect candid discussions of contemporary issues that affect the well-being of Hispanics and Latinos. I am often asked by my students to explain the difference between Hispanics and Latinos. In the literature, the terms Hispanic and Latino are often used interchangeably to describe people who were born in, or who have ancestry from, Latin America, Spain, and Brazil. By definition, the word Hispanic typically refers to individuals of Spanish-speaking origin or ancestry. In contrast, the word “Latino/a” is a more general term, which is often used to refer to individuals of Latin American origin or ancestry, including Brazilians. A review of the U.S. Census Bureau website (www.census.org) reveals that individuals of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Dominican, South American, or Central American origin or ancestry are typically considered Hispanic or Latino. In addition, individuals who are of Spanish culture are labeled as Hispanic. Of note is the fact that Hispanics or Latinos can be of any race or ethnicity. As a bilingual, bicultural U.S. nurse of Spanish-speaking ancestry from a Latin American country, I tell my students that even I am not entirely certain of the real, or perceived, differences between the terms. Moreover, based on the definitions I have read, I seem to be both Hispanic and Latina. Then there is the new term Latinx, which can perhaps be the topic of a future editorial. As for HHCI, it is a journal that is dedicated to a focus on all people who fall under the umbrella of Hispanic or Latino, whether of Spanish-speaking ancestry or not, whether living in the Latin country of origin, or whether first-, second-, third-, or 10th-generation immigrants. The journal is tasked with addressing the needs of a population that is bound by a unique culture of literature, art, music, poetry, dance, and other beautiful customs and practices. The success of HHCI depends on its loyal readers, talented authors, and volunteer reviewers and editorial board members. Peer reviewers are critical to the ability of HHCI to publish meaningful articles. Thoughtful reviewers help ensure that the information published in the journal is relevant, accurate, and balanced. Authors are called upon to share their up-to-date cli
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Pub Date : 2018-12-01DOI: 10.1177/1540415318809441
N. Cuellar, Elizabeth Aquino, S. Barreto, Grace Grau, Jeneva Gularte-Rinaldo, G. Martinez, Veronica Vital
Introduction: The All of Us Research Program is funded by the National Institutes of Health. The aim of the program is to gather data from at least 1 million people of diverse backgrounds living in the United States to accelerate research and improve health. The purpose of this article is to discuss the collaboration of the All of Us Research Program and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) to increase awareness of the All of Us Research Program in Latino communities. Method: A community-based education approach by NAHN chapters across the country was used. The Sprint 1 grant was funded to increase awareness in health care providers of Latino communities. The Sprint 2 grant was funded to increase awareness in Latino communities. Results: A total of 8 NAHN chapters were selected to disseminate the All of Us Research Program information. These initiatives reached more than 156,000 health care providers and the chapters participated in 31 community-based activities across the country reaching thousands of Latinos. Discussion: The collaboration between the All of Us Research Program and NAHN was instrumental in disseminating information to the Latino population. Developing trust in Latino communities is an essential component of program success.
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Pub Date : 2018-09-01DOI: 10.1177/1540415318808095
N. Cuellar
Hello everyone! I am so happy to be writing my first “President’s Message.” I am humbled to be in this role and will work to promote the vision and mission of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN). As president, it is my responsibility to promote a caring environment while providing oversight for NAHN, organizational finances, staffing, and long-term goal setting. With the fiduciary responsibility in my hands, I will make decisions that will continue to make NAHN prosperous and strong. I will represent NAHN at national meetings/events to increase our visibility. I will be transparent in our decisions at the Executive Board by posting minutes of our monthly meetings on our website. And more than anything, I will value our diversity as Latinos and be inclusive to all in the feedback we receive about the organization. We must recognize the diversity and inclusivity of our organization. While we all believe we are “culturally diverse,” we may have some bias of our own beliefs about diversity. I want our organization to be diverse. All subcultural groups of Latinos should feel accepted in NAHN. Diversity can also relate to age, race, gender preferences, where you work, and skill sets that you have. Diversity also includes other disciplines into our organization or non-Latinos. We are all very diverse and have much to learn from each other through our organization. While diversity is important, it means nothing if we do not include diverse groups in our organization. Feeling included goes hand in hand with diversity. Being included means that you participate in the organization, you are engaged, you participate in decisions made in the organization, you help the organization reach our strategic goals, and you strive to improve the outcomes of the organization. When we practice “inclusivity,” our organization will prosper. We will increase our attrition rate, there will be a sense of altruism, and you will want to be a part of our team. We need diversity and inclusivity to help solve the challenges that we will face as an organization. While everyone comes in with different personalities, it is important to recognize that each person has a unique perspective that makes the organization diverse and inclusive and thereby contributes to our greatness. As we examine how to continue to improve, we must examine ways to make our organization more inclusive to all. As we practice diversity and inclusivity, we always include caring as an underlying base. We all care tremendously about this organization. We care because we want to make a difference. We care because when we come to our conferences we feel like we are coming home. We care for our patients when we see we make a difference. We care because we see this organization involved in activities that affect health care outcomes of our Latino familias. We have decided to serve this organization with many who have dedicated many hours to our service. All of us have a passion to make NAHN better. It
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Pub Date : 2018-09-01DOI: 10.1177/1540415318804481
A. Squires, J. Fletcher, Hortensia Castañeda Hidalgo, G. Nigenda
Introducción: Llevar a cabo un estudio piloto para examinar el clima laboral de las enfermeras en México utilizando un instrumento comparable internacionalmente. Métodos: La versión en español de la Escala de Práctica Ambiental del Índice de Trabajo de las Enfermeras fue el instrumento usado en este investigación. Un estudio piloto transversal de 453 enfermeras mexicanas de seis sitios utilizando técnicas de recolección de datos en papel y en línea. El estudio se realizó entre 2011 y 2013. El análisis de componentes principales analizó la fiabilidad y validez del instrumento traducido. Resultados: El instrumento traducido produjo cinco factores, pero las cargas de los ítems difirieron. Sin embargo, el instrumento fue capaz de identificar áreas problemáticas y no problemáticas del ambiente de trabajo de las enfermeras mexicanas. Conclusiones: La versión en español mexicano del instrumento puede evaluar de manera confiable el ambiente de trabajo hospitalario en México.
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