Was in Washington Wednesday for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s inaugural Health Dialogue Series. The session on AI, health access and equity really hit home. #CHCI #LatinoHealth

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I look forward to presenting on "The Price of Invisibility: A Cascading Disaster in the Latino HIV Epidemic" at IPS Affiliate @NMAC's 10th Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit in Chicago, April 8-10. Learn more or register to attend: https://t.jh.edu/uM4Gvr #HIV #LatinoHealth #BridgingOurDivide #IPSNow

Looking to score some CME or ACPE credits early in the year? Join NHMA's FREE HIV-focused webinar TODAY! This virtual event kicks off in just 6 hours, so don't delay your registration any further. Sign up now: bit.ly/NHMACMEpt2

#CME #ACPE #LatinoHealth

Digital Smoking Cessation Preferences of Predominately Low-Income and Latino Residents of the San Joaquin Valley in California: Qualitative Study Background: Although rates of tobacco use in California have declined overall, adults in the San Joaquin Valley (SJV), particularly Hispanic/Latinos (“Latinos”), have disproportionately high rates of tobacco use, tobacco-related illness, and mortality. Residents of the SJV also have limited access to cessation support services, and need accessible, non-clinical alternatives. Given high smartphone use rates among Latinos and residents of rural communities, digital health tools may present an accessible approach to expand cessation support. Objective: This study explored tobacco use behaviors, cessation experiences, and views about digital cessation tools for tobacco cessation among SJV residents. The secondary objective was to assess the appeal, #usability, and necessary adaptations of two existing digital smoking cessation tools—a smoking cessation app and a social media-based intervention. Methods: Through a SJV-based academic-community partnership, we recruited 29 predominantly Latino adults who reported current smoking. We conducted four focus groups (two English, two Spanish) to explore tobacco use and cessation experiences, and preferences for smoking cessation tools. Nine participants subsequently completed in-depth interviews where they viewed videos describing two digital smoking cessation tools — a cessation app and a social media intervention — to assess their appeal and #usability. Results: Most participants were motivated to quit despite experiencing barriers, emphasizing the need for culturally tailored digital cessation tools to enhance engagement. They preferred interventions that integrated culturally relevant content reflecting lived experiences, featured language-concordant communications, and provided social supports, such as chat rooms for peer connection. While participants appreciated the app’s private interface and comprehensive curriculum, the social-media based program was favored for its engaging design, despite privacy concerns. Preferences for specific interventions varied by age and digital literacy. Material rewards increased appeal to use both digital health tools to quit smoking. Conclusions: This sample of predominantly Latino adults from the SJV expressed favorable interest in digital cessation support, yet existing tools require adaptation to improve cultural relevance, accessibility, and #usability. Participants emphasized language-concordant services, representation from people with lived experience, and community-building features. While digital interventions were well received, privacy concerns and digital literacy barriers must be addressed to enhance engagement.

JMIR Formative Res: Digital Smoking Cessation Preferences of Predominately Low-Income and Latino Residents of the San Joaquin Valley in California: Qualitative Study #TobaccoCessation #DigitalHealth #SmokingPrevention #LatinoHealth #HealthEquity

🎯 "The Latino community has been directly targeted — and we need to speak up about it."

🗣️ Watch this powerful clip from our latest NMQF webinar — and catch the full panel here: youtu.be/KtH22wzijcs

#HealthEquity #ObesityCare #LatinoHealth #LULAC #NMA #NMQF #FYHNews #DiabetesAwareness

Formative Evaluation of an HIV Prevention App tailored for Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men: Acceptability and #usability Study Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) incidence is increasing among Latino gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (LMSM) in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Mobile phone applications represent an innovative tool to promote pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), HIV testing, and condom use. Objective: To assess the acceptability and #usability of Saludfindr, an Android-based HIV prevention app tailored to the needs of LMSM in the Atlanta area. Methods: We recruited adult LMSM to interact with the app for 4 months. Saludfindr included initial and periodic health assessments, provision of suggestions regarding PrEP, HIV testing, and condom use, in-app product ordering, customized motivational messages, a customized sexual health clinic list, and a “Contact Us” button. To assess acceptability, we measured usage of each app feature, PrEP and HIV testing uptake, and participant ratings of the app’s usefulness. We assessed #usability with the System #usability Score (SUS). Results: We enrolled 31 participants; median age was 27 years [interquartile range (IQR) 24.5-32], 97% were cisgender men, 81% (25/31) identified as MSM, and 61% (19/31) used the app in Spanish. All participants completed the initial health screening, with 84% (26/31) and 77% (24/31) completing the 2- and 4-month health screenings, respectively. Of all participants, 52% (16/31) and 23% (7/31) ordered condoms and home HIV tests through the app at least once, respectively. During the study period, 71% (22/31) of participants got tested for HIV, of whom 68% (15/22) accessed it through clinic-based HIV testing. Of the participants not on PrEP at baseline, 41% (7/17) initiated PrEP during the study, and all of them did so at one of the clinics listed in the app. Saludfindr reached a SUS score of 74.5/100 (excellent). Conclusions: Saludfindr was highly acceptable and usable among LMSM participants in the Atlanta area. In-app assistance to access PrEP and clinic-based HIV testing referrals were well received. Further efforts are needed to increase users’ self-efficacy with home HIV self-testing.

JMIR Formative Res: Formative Evaluation of an HIV Prevention App tailored for Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men: Acceptability and #usability Study #HIVPrevention #LatinoHealth #LGBTQIA #PrEP #MobileHealth

Mobile clinics deliver ~3,500 visits/year & generate $19 ROI for every $1 spent (Mobile Health Map). They bring HIV prevention & care directly to Latino communities.
#DrivingHealthForward #NLAAD #LatinoHealth #HIVAwareness #MobileHealth

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📈 In 2021, Hispanics/Latinos made up over 29% of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S., despite being just 19% of the population. We must close the gap. Learn more at @NLAAD: nlaad.org/infographics/ #NLAAD #EndHIV #LatinoHealth ❤️ 🧬

📈 In 2021, Hispanics/Latinos made up over 29% of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S., despite being just 19% of the population. We must close the gap. Learn more: https://nlaad.org/infographics/ #NLAAD #EndHIV #LatinoHealth ❤️🧬

HIV and AIDS Resources HIV.gov is the US Government’s gateway to federal HIV policies, programs, and resources to end the HIV epidemic.

Unidos contra el #VIH 💪🏽 This #NLAAD, let’s uplift Hispanic/Latino voices, fight stigma, and increase awareness. Get the facts on HIV testing, prevention & treatment: https://www.hiv.gov #StopHIVTogether #LatinoHealth #HIVAwareness ❤️🧬

📢 The HEALab at UArizona is recruiting a Clinical Doctoral Student for Fall 2026!
Interested in Latino/e health, social networks, and data-driven approaches to understanding health resilience?
Join us!
#LatinoHealth #HealthEquity #PhD #ClinicalPsych #AcademicBlueSky

NMQF celebrates #HispanicHeritageMonth by reaffirming our mission: to eliminate health disparities in ALL minority communities.🌎

From culturally competent care to community-led outreach, we remain committed to achieving #HealthEquity for Hispanic/Latino communities and beyond.

#NMQF #LatinoHealth

NHMA is hosting a #congressionalbriefing on #Latinohealth, & we want you there. Space is limited, so RSVP today!

Hear as national leaders discuss solutions to improve health outcomes for Latino communities.

- 9/17 | 3–4:30 p.m. ET
- SVC Room 200
- RSVP closes TOMORROW, 9/09: https://bit.ly/45K8dR8

Missed it? You can still catch the Cancer Center's segments on “Cafecito con Vicky," on WRLL 1450 AM – Spanish radio, Chicago!

☕️ Ep 1: Cancer’s impact on the Latino community
☕️ Ep 2: Focus on #ColorectalCancer

#CancerAwareness #LatinoHealth

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Correction: Identifying Themes for an Initial Beta Version of a Mobile Health App for Latino and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Communities: Co-Design and Community-Based Participatory Research in a Code to Community Study

JMIR Formative Res: Correction: Identifying Themes for an Initial Beta Version of a Mobile Health App for Latino and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Communities: Co-Design and Community-Based Participatory Research in a Code… #MobileHealth #HealthApp #CommunityHealth #LatinoHealth #NativeHawaiian

Culturally Adapted STAR-Caregivers Virtual Training and Follow-Up for Latino Caregivers of People Living With Dementia: Single-Arm Pre-Post Mixed Methods Study Background: Latino caregivers are at an increased risk of negative health outcomes due to the responsibilities of caring for someone with dementia. Although interventions exist to address caregiver burden, they often do not meet the cultural needs of Latino caregivers. Objective: This study aimed to pilot test the cultural adaptation of the STAR-Caregivers Virtual Training and Follow-Up (STAR-VTF) intervention. The intervention is an evidence-based training program designed to teach family caregivers strategies to manage behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Our research team has conducted past studies to identify and perform culturally relevant adaptations to the online learning modules of STAR-VTF, and this study aimed to pilot these culturally adapted learning modules with a sample of Latino caregivers. Methods: Data on feasibility, usability, and acceptability were collected from a pilot test in which Latino caregivers (N=16) used the online learning modules of the STAR-VTF intervention over a 7-week period. Participants completed usability surveys following the completion of each learning module, and acceptability was assessed through semi-structured interviews (N=14) post-intervention. Preliminary outcome measures were also collected, and a descriptive analysis was conducted. The primary outcomes were the Revised Memory and Behavior Problem Checklist (RMBPC) and the Preparedness for Caregiving Scale. Results: The pilot study results suggest that it is feasible to deliver the culturally adapted STAR-VTF intervention to Latino caregivers, with 93.75% (15/16) of participants maintaining enrollment through intervention completion. The intervention's usability was found to be “good” based on an average System Usability Score of 76.7 out of 100 across all learning modules. Caregivers were generally satisfied with the online learning modules. In addition, preliminary outcome results demonstrated a trend of decreased BPSD pre- versus post-intervention (RMBPC sub-scale score: 28.24 to 21.34). Findings also demonstrated decreased caregiver reaction to BPSD pre- versus post-intervention (RMPBC sub-scale score: 40.40 to 37.21) and increased caregiver preparedness based on pre- and post-intervention (Preparedness Caregiving Scale score: 1.98 to 2.43). Conclusions: The pilot study demonstrated that the culturally adapted STAR-VTF intervention is feasible and perceived as easy to use based by a small sample of Latino caregivers. We aim to refine the cultural adaptations of the STAR-VTF intervention further based on feedback from study participants. Future studies are necessary to test the efficacy of the intervention and support the broad dissemination of the culturally adapted intervention.

New in JMIR Aging: Culturally Adapted STAR-Caregivers Virtual Training and Follow-Up for Latino Caregivers of People Living With Dementia: Single-Arm Pre-Post Mixed Methods Study #DementiaCare #CaregiverSupport #LatinoHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #CulturalCompetence

New medical student elective teaches cultural competency - School of Medicine and Public Health

Latino dementia cases are projected to rise 900% in 30 years. A new UW med school elective trains future doctors to provide culturally competent dementia care for Latino patients—where language & culture too often create barriers to diagnosis. https://ecs.page.link/Pck7M
#HealthEquity #LatinoHealth

#feasibility and Cultural Adaptation of a Community-Engaged Physical Activity Intervention for Hispanic Older Adults: Pilot Study Background: Despite facing significant health disparities and higher risk of dementia, culturally adapted interventions to improve brain health in the Latino population are limited. Objective: To culturally adapt a physical activity (PA) intervention for the older and middle-aged Latino community based on participant and community feedback gathered during a short pre/post pilot study. Methods: The cultural adaptation process involved translation of materials, community advisory board (CAB) review, and a pre-post pilot followed by focus groups and thematic analysis to inform the larger trial. Pilot intervention tools included using a Fitbit tracker and two phone calls to set individualized goals with a health coach. #feasibility and acceptability data, both qualitative and quantitative, were collected. Results: Ten Latino volunteers (mean age = 67.2, 90% female, 90% Spanish-speaking) completed the pre-post study and nine attended the focus groups. Completion rate was 100%, recruitment rate was 50%, and the threshold for acceptability was met, with all participants rating agree or strongly agree on the study satisfaction survey. Participants favored group activities and more interaction with the study team. Identified barriers included time constraints, health issues, and weather, while awareness of PA's cognitive benefits, accountability, self-efficacy, enjoyable activities, social support, and Fitbit use were seen as facilitators. Conclusions: Feedback from participants and the CAB was key in culturally adapting the intervention. This pilot work will inform a larger randomized controlled trial to reduce dementia risk in Latino older adults.

JMIR Formative Res: #feasibility and Cultural Adaptation of a Community-Engaged Physical Activity Intervention for Hispanic Older Adults: Pilot Study #CulturalAdaptation #PhysicalActivity #LatinoHealth #CommunityEngagement #DementiaAwareness

🗣️ Air pollution is hitting Latino communities hardest — and we’re talking about it.

Join us TOMORROW, May 13 at 2PM EST on Facebook Live for a critical convo on health, justice, and solutions.

Featuring: Dr. Juanita Mora, Karin Stein, & Giselle Gasca.

#LatinoHealth #CleanAir #PoderLatinx

Healthy Roots: Fighting Childhood Obesity Through Latino Family Traditions How a culturally adapted program in Southern California is helping Latino families prevent childhood obesity—by including grandmothers from the very start.

Empowering Latino families through culturally tailored obesity prevention programs. Discover how community involvement makes a difference. #PublicHealth #LatinoHealth #ObesityPrevention

Received notice that my diversity supplement was canceled. I'm sad and frustrated—this support would have made a real difference. Still, this work remains necessary, and I remain committed to doing it. #HIVprevention #LatinoHealth #LGBTQIA

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Peace of Mind Starts with a Plan: Financial Planning for Latino Families. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting... Financial planning is often overlooked in Latino communities, leaving families burdened with unexpected costs and uncertainty after a loved one passes. This webinar will address the cultural and syste...

Join us in partnership with Latinx Voces Task Force on April 23 for a webinar that focuses on end-of-life planning barriers specific to the Latino community. RSVP now! candc.link/PlanPeaceOfM...

#FinancialWellness #EndOfLifeCare #LatinoLeaders #LatinoVoicesMatter #LatinoHealth

Pregnant or postpartum & speak Spanish?
Join Maryland Latinos Unidos for a maternal health workshop series!
April 28: Our own Rashel Moscoso-Morales leads a session on health rights & services.
Mondays | 6:30–8:30 PM
Raffles + prizes!
#LatinoHealth #MaternalHealth

HIV Outcomes and Intervention Experiences of Enlaces Por La Salud: A Personal Health Navigation Intervention Informed by the Transnational Framework - PubMed Latinos in the United States are disproportionately affected by HIV and experience sub-optimal levels of viral suppression. Enlaces Por La Salud is an individual-level intervention implemented by…

A person-centered intervention guided by the lived experience of migration could be an effective way to support Latinos w/ #HIV from diverse countries of origin to achieve viral suppression and improve overall wellbeing. More: https://buff.ly/40INef3
#HIVresearch #research #Latinohealth #FSUnursing

Study: Community health clubs adapt to improve vaccine hesitancy among South Texas Latino community during COVID-19 - UT Health San Antonio During the COVID-19 pandemic, community health clubs in the South Texas area quickly adapted to virtual programs to address misperceptions about the virus and vaccines and provide timely, scientifical...

During COVID-19, South Texas community health clubs went virtual to tackle vaccine hesitancy in Latino communities. A UT Health San Antonio study shows they boosted confidence, vaccination rates & shared accurate info. 🌟#UTHealthSA #UTHSAResearch #PublicHealth #CommunityCare #COVID19 #LatinoHealth

A wonderful PSA by @HHPHorg #20SegundosOMas #coronavirus #WashYourHands #LavateLasManos #latinohealth

Black And Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Co... Research suggests that African-American and Latino childr...

We as physicians / healthcare providers need to do better by children of color #autism #autismhealth #developmentaldisabilities #healthdisparities #blackhealth #latinohealth Black And Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes To Autism https://n.pr/2GraeTN

Happy #EarthDay! #LatinoHealth

Get involved Protecting our planet is a big job — it takes millions of...

And don’t forget to take action to stop climate pollution and protect #LatinoHealth here: http://bit.ly/1yIuMCp