L M Falcon
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 8999 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | L M Falcon |
| NOMBRES | L M |
| APELLIDO | Falcon |
| FIRMA | FALCON L M |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Massachusetts Lowell |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2476-5046 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 34 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 193 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 34 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 1987 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 8 |
The role of stress, perceived discrimination, and skin tone on cognitive performance in Puerto Rican adults
Results provide evidence of an interaction in which the relationship between stress and cognition differs across skin tone groups, even within an ethnic group. This suggests a modifying role of intersecting identities (e.g., ethnicity by skin tone) in understanding health outcomes. Additional research with a robust, diverse sample of Hispanic/Latin Americans is needed to continue examining the heterogeneity of heritage groups across various healt…
Explaining Substance Use among Puerto Rican Older Adults
Background: Despite Puerto Ricans having one of the highest rates of substance use among Hispanic groups in the United States, limited research has focused on the impact of perceived discrimination and stress on substance use among older adults. Individuals who experience stressful events are inclined to engage in harmful behaviors as a coping mechanism. Objectives: Based on the propositions of the General Strain Theory, the current study explore…
Race/Ethnic Differences, Skin Tone, and Memory Among Older Latinos in the United States
Findings support the importance of examining self-identified race and skin tone in Latino aging research. Further investigation is needed to understand the stubborn intra-Latino racial disparities in memory performance and surprising adverse cognitive performance among "white"-toned relative to darker-toned Puerto Ricans in Boston
Skin Tone, Discrimination, and Allostatic Load in Middle-Aged and Older Puerto Ricans
OBJECTIVE: A growing body of research suggests that skin tone may be a health risk indicator for Hispanics. Black and darker-skinned Hispanics have worse mental and physical outcomes than White and lighter-skinned Hispanics. Discrimination exposure has been implicated as a risk factor that may explain the association between skin tone and health. However, there is scant research examining the interrelationship between skin tone, discrimination, a…
The Association Between Post-Traumatic Stress and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Puerto Ricans in Boston
In working with older Puerto Ricans experiencing post-traumatic stress, it is important for mental health professionals to incorporate the assessment of loneliness and to prevent and reduce comorbid depression by addressing loneliness through improving social skills, enhancing social support, and reducing maladaptive social cognition
Sex differences in the interaction of short-term particulate matter exposure and psychosocial stressors on C-reactive protein in a Puerto Rican cohort
There is substantial evidence linking particulate matter air pollution with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. However, health disparities between populations may exist due to imprecisely defined non-innate susceptibility factors. Psychosocial stressors are associated with cardiovascular disease and may increase non-innate susceptibility to air-pollution. We investigated whether the association between short-term changes in ambient particula…
Food insecurity and dietary intake by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participation status among mainland US Puerto Rican adults after the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Objective: The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) increased monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and expanded SNAP eligibility, yet limited evidence exists on the potential impact of ARRA on dietary intake among at-risk individuals. We aimed to examine pre-/post-ARRA differences in food insecurity (FI) and dietary intake by SNAP participation status. Design: Pre/post analysis. Setting: Boston, MA, USA.…
Unfair treatment, coping strategies, and depression among Puerto Ricans in Boston
Our findings offer guidance on developing a culturally sensitive therapy for Puerto Ricans that promotes specific types of coping strategies to reduce the mental burden of unfair treatment. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)
The Association Between Perceived Discrimination and Allostatic Load in the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study
Perceived discrimination remains a common stressor and may be a determinant of AL for Puerto Ricans, although the type of perceived discrimination may have differing effects. Further research is needed to better understand the ways in which major lifetime and everyday perceived discrimination operate to effect physiological systems among Puerto Ricans
Religion as a coping mechanism for health problems and depression among aging Puerto Ricans on the Mainland
This article examines the role of religion as a coping mechanism for health among aging Puerto Ricans in the Boston area through the analysis of in-depth qualitative interviews. The findings indicate that religion is a very significant health coping resource for Puerto Ricans dealing with specific health issues, including depression, nerves, high blood pressure, alcohol, tobacco, and other addictions, and recovery from illness; as well as an orie…
Food Insecurity and Odds of High Allostatic Load in Puerto Rican Adults
OBJECTIVE: Limited evidence demonstrates pathways linking food insecurity (FI) to chronic disease. Allostatic load (AL) may elucidate potential pathways, capturing both primary (neuroendocrine, inflammation) and secondary (metabolic, cardiovascular) physiological disturbances. We examined the longitudinal association of FI with 5-year AL and primary and secondary subsystem dysregulation and tested moderation by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance P…
Harmonizing Beliefs With Realities
Older Puerto Ricans of the diaspora live with evident health and socioeconomic disparities, heightening their need for support. They also provide a unique transnational case in which to explore the exchange of support. This study aims to understand the informal social support experiences of older Puerto Ricans with disabilities. Data are based on the translated transcripts of 25 interviews with Spanish-speaking, Island-born Puerto Ricans living i…
Perceptions and Motivations to Prevent Heart Disease among Puerto Ricans
Culturally-tailored CVD-prevention programs for Puerto Ricans should include multiple behavioral and social approaches, and draw on intrinsic motivators while reducing barriers to help enhance efficacy and sustainability
Outpatient Flow Optimization - The Redesign and Implementation of Non Face-to-Face Flow Systems
Introduction: In a global context of increasing demand for health care and the greater demand on the quality of care, our health systems are being challenged to maintain high quality standards. In order to meet these expectations, it is necessary to apply increasingly efficient management models that safeguard and improve the user’s perception of the attention received.Limited public or private resources in health institutions urge us to seek the…
Factors associated with alcohol consumption patterns in a Puerto Rican urban cohort
Objective There is little research on factors associated with alcohol consumption among Puerto Ricans living in the USA; thus the aim of the present study was to examine alcohol intake patterns, and factors associated with drinking categories, in a cohort of Puerto Rican adults in Massachusetts. Design Cross-sectional study. Descriptive and polytomous logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with drinking patterns, st…
Neighborhood socioeconomic context and change in allostatic load among older Puerto Ricans
Puerto Rican Victimization and Crime on the Mainland
This study addresses criminal victimization and contact with police among older Puerto Ricans living in Northeastern United States. Framing their experiences within the context of immigration, we assess the role that acculturation and perceived stress play on Puerto Rican crime and victimization. Data from the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study (BPRHS; N = 1,504) were analyzed using multiple logistic regressions. The experience of criminal victimiz…
Beyond cultural factors to understand immigrant mental health
Gratitude and longing
Puerto Rican adults in the United States mainland live with socioeconomic and health disparities. To understand their contextual experience of aging, we interviewed participants in the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study. Through a Thematic Analysis we identify themes and tensions: normalization and acceptance of aging; gratitude; the importance of aging within social networks; longing to return to Puerto Rico at older age. We address the tensions b…
The problem here is that they want to solve everything with pills
Taking medications are complex symbolic acts, infused with diverse meanings regarding body and identity. This article focuses on the meanings of medications for older Puerto Ricans living on the United States mainland, a population experiencing stark health disparities. We aim to gain an understanding of the way multiple cultural and personal meanings of medications are related to and integrated in identity, and to understand how they are situate…
Life events trajectories, allostatic load, and the moderating role of age at arrival from Puerto Rico to the US mainland
Determinants of self-rated health and the role of acculturation
The strongest predictors of poor SRH were the number of existing medical conditions, functional problems, allostatic load and depressive symptoms. Poor SRH was also associated with being female, fewer years of education, heavy alcohol use, smoking, poverty, and low emotional support. More acculturated Puerto Rican adults rated their health more positively, which corresponded to better indicators of physical and psychological health. Additionally,…
Relationship between perceived stress and dietary and activity patterns in older adults participating in the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study
The Boston Puerto Rican Health Study, a longitudinal cohort study on health disparities in Puerto Rican adults
The enrollment of minority groups presents unique challenges. This report highlights approaches to working with difficult to reach populations, and describes some of the health issues and needs of Puerto Rican older adults. These results may inform future studies and interventions aiming to improve the health of this and similar communities
Physical Function and Health Status in Aging Puerto Rican Adults
Health status among Puerto Ricans appears to contribute to poor physical function. Targeted interventions to improve strength, endurance, and balance are needed to combat physical frailty and its consequences in this population
Perceived discrimination, psychological distress and health
Racism and discrimination can have significant implications for health, through complex biopsychosocial interactions. Latino groups, and particularly Puerto Ricans, are an understudied population in the United States in terms of the prevalence of discrimination and its relevance to health. Participants in our study were 45- to 75-year-old (N = 1122) Puerto Ricans. The measures were perceived discrimination, depressive symptomatology (CES-D), perc…
Prevalence and Correlates of Depressive Symptoms Among Hispanic Elders in Massachusetts
Puerto Rican elders experience high rates of depressive symptomatology that are associated with, but not fully explained by, high numbers of chronic health conditions. Further investigation is needed to both understand and treat this prevalent problem
Allostatic load is associated with chronic conditions in the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study
The Association Between Perceived Discrimination and Allostatic Load in the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study
Perceived discrimination remains a common stressor and may be a determinant of AL for Puerto Ricans, although the type of perceived discrimination may have differing effects. Further research is needed to better understand the ways in which major lifetime and everyday perceived discrimination operate to effect physiological systems among Puerto Ricans
Beyond cultural factors to understand immigrant mental health
Neighborhood socioeconomic context and change in allostatic load among older Puerto Ricans
Determinants of self-rated health and the role of acculturation
The strongest predictors of poor SRH were the number of existing medical conditions, functional problems, allostatic load and depressive symptoms. Poor SRH was also associated with being female, fewer years of education, heavy alcohol use, smoking, poverty, and low emotional support. More acculturated Puerto Rican adults rated their health more positively, which corresponded to better indicators of physical and psychological health. Additionally,…
Relationship between perceived stress and dietary and activity patterns in older adults participating in the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study
Gratitude and longing
Puerto Rican adults in the United States mainland live with socioeconomic and health disparities. To understand their contextual experience of aging, we interviewed participants in the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study. Through a Thematic Analysis we identify themes and tensions: normalization and acceptance of aging; gratitude; the importance of aging within social networks; longing to return to Puerto Rico at older age. We address the tensions b…
Life events trajectories, allostatic load, and the moderating role of age at arrival from Puerto Rico to the US mainland
Unfair treatment, coping strategies, and depression among Puerto Ricans in Boston
Our findings offer guidance on developing a culturally sensitive therapy for Puerto Ricans that promotes specific types of coping strategies to reduce the mental burden of unfair treatment. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)
Race/Ethnic Differences, Skin Tone, and Memory Among Older Latinos in the United States
Findings support the importance of examining self-identified race and skin tone in Latino aging research. Further investigation is needed to understand the stubborn intra-Latino racial disparities in memory performance and surprising adverse cognitive performance among "white"-toned relative to darker-toned Puerto Ricans in Boston
The problem here is that they want to solve everything with pills
Taking medications are complex symbolic acts, infused with diverse meanings regarding body and identity. This article focuses on the meanings of medications for older Puerto Ricans living on the United States mainland, a population experiencing stark health disparities. We aim to gain an understanding of the way multiple cultural and personal meanings of medications are related to and integrated in identity, and to understand how they are situate…
Perceived Problems With Access to Medical Care and Depression Among Older Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Other Hispanics, and a Comparison Group of Non-Hispanic Whites
The relationship between problems accessing medical care and depression is examined in a sample of older Hispanics (Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Other Hispanic) in Massachusetts and a comparison group of same-neighborhood non-Hispanic Whites. The research questions are: Do older Hispanics experience more problems with access to medical care than do older non-Hispanic Whites? What types of access problems do Hispanics encounter, and how do these r…
The Association Between Post-Traumatic Stress and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Puerto Ricans in Boston
In working with older Puerto Ricans experiencing post-traumatic stress, it is important for mental health professionals to incorporate the assessment of loneliness and to prevent and reduce comorbid depression by addressing loneliness through improving social skills, enhancing social support, and reducing maladaptive social cognition
Puerto Rican Victimization and Crime on the Mainland
This study addresses criminal victimization and contact with police among older Puerto Ricans living in Northeastern United States. Framing their experiences within the context of immigration, we assess the role that acculturation and perceived stress play on Puerto Rican crime and victimization. Data from the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study (BPRHS; N = 1,504) were analyzed using multiple logistic regressions. The experience of criminal victimiz…
Physical Function and Health Status in Aging Puerto Rican Adults
Health status among Puerto Ricans appears to contribute to poor physical function. Targeted interventions to improve strength, endurance, and balance are needed to combat physical frailty and its consequences in this population
Trends in Labor Market Position for Puerto Ricans on the Mainland
Social and economic indicators for the Puerto Rican population on the US mainland showed continued decline in status during the 1970s and early 1980s. Using data from the 1970 and 1980 census and the 1987 Current Population Sun'ey, this article presents and discusses the trends behind the shift in the position of Puerto Ricans. Changes in labor force participation, employment, and average earnings for Puerto Rican males and females during the 197…
Estimating income-dependent occupational scores for 1940
Estimating income-dependent occupational scores for 1940
New Immigrants in New York.Nancy Foner
Trends in Labor Market Position for Puerto Ricans on the Mainland
Social and economic indicators for the Puerto Rican population on the US mainland showed continued decline in status during the 1970s and early 1980s. Using data from the 1970 and 1980 census and the 1987 Current Population Sun'ey, this article presents and discusses the trends behind the shift in the position of Puerto Ricans. Changes in labor force participation, employment, and average earnings for Puerto Rican males and females during the 197…
Inequality at Work
Prevalence and Correlates of Depressive Symptoms Among Hispanic Elders in Massachusetts
Puerto Rican elders experience high rates of depressive symptomatology that are associated with, but not fully explained by, high numbers of chronic health conditions. Further investigation is needed to both understand and treat this prevalent problem
Association of Depression, Psycho-Social Stress and Acculturation with Respiratory Disease Among Puerto Rican Adults in Massachusetts
Perceived Problems With Access to Medical Care and Depression Among Older Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Other Hispanics, and a Comparison Group of Non-Hispanic Whites
The relationship between problems accessing medical care and depression is examined in a sample of older Hispanics (Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Other Hispanic) in Massachusetts and a comparison group of same-neighborhood non-Hispanic Whites. The research questions are: Do older Hispanics experience more problems with access to medical care than do older non-Hispanic Whites? What types of access problems do Hispanics encounter, and how do these r…
The Boston Puerto Rican Health Study, a longitudinal cohort study on health disparities in Puerto Rican adults
The enrollment of minority groups presents unique challenges. This report highlights approaches to working with difficult to reach populations, and describes some of the health issues and needs of Puerto Rican older adults. These results may inform future studies and interventions aiming to improve the health of this and similar communities
Physical Function and Health Status in Aging Puerto Rican Adults
Health status among Puerto Ricans appears to contribute to poor physical function. Targeted interventions to improve strength, endurance, and balance are needed to combat physical frailty and its consequences in this population
Allostatic load is associated with chronic conditions in the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study
Perceived discrimination, psychological distress and health
Racism and discrimination can have significant implications for health, through complex biopsychosocial interactions. Latino groups, and particularly Puerto Ricans, are an understudied population in the United States in terms of the prevalence of discrimination and its relevance to health. Participants in our study were 45- to 75-year-old (N = 1122) Puerto Ricans. The measures were perceived discrimination, depressive symptomatology (CES-D), perc…
Relationship between perceived stress and dietary and activity patterns in older adults participating in the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study
Determinants of self-rated health and the role of acculturation
The strongest predictors of poor SRH were the number of existing medical conditions, functional problems, allostatic load and depressive symptoms. Poor SRH was also associated with being female, fewer years of education, heavy alcohol use, smoking, poverty, and low emotional support. More acculturated Puerto Rican adults rated their health more positively, which corresponded to better indicators of physical and psychological health. Additionally,…
Life events trajectories, allostatic load, and the moderating role of age at arrival from Puerto Rico to the US mainland
Factors associated with alcohol consumption patterns in a Puerto Rican urban cohort
Objective There is little research on factors associated with alcohol consumption among Puerto Ricans living in the USA; thus the aim of the present study was to examine alcohol intake patterns, and factors associated with drinking categories, in a cohort of Puerto Rican adults in Massachusetts. Design Cross-sectional study. Descriptive and polytomous logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with drinking patterns, st…
Neighborhood socioeconomic context and change in allostatic load among older Puerto Ricans
Puerto Rican Victimization and Crime on the Mainland
This study addresses criminal victimization and contact with police among older Puerto Ricans living in Northeastern United States. Framing their experiences within the context of immigration, we assess the role that acculturation and perceived stress play on Puerto Rican crime and victimization. Data from the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study (BPRHS; N = 1,504) were analyzed using multiple logistic regressions. The experience of criminal victimiz…
Beyond cultural factors to understand immigrant mental health
Gratitude and longing
Puerto Rican adults in the United States mainland live with socioeconomic and health disparities. To understand their contextual experience of aging, we interviewed participants in the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study. Through a Thematic Analysis we identify themes and tensions: normalization and acceptance of aging; gratitude; the importance of aging within social networks; longing to return to Puerto Rico at older age. We address the tensions b…
The problem here is that they want to solve everything with pills
Taking medications are complex symbolic acts, infused with diverse meanings regarding body and identity. This article focuses on the meanings of medications for older Puerto Ricans living on the United States mainland, a population experiencing stark health disparities. We aim to gain an understanding of the way multiple cultural and personal meanings of medications are related to and integrated in identity, and to understand how they are situate…
Perceptions and Motivations to Prevent Heart Disease among Puerto Ricans
Culturally-tailored CVD-prevention programs for Puerto Ricans should include multiple behavioral and social approaches, and draw on intrinsic motivators while reducing barriers to help enhance efficacy and sustainability
Outpatient Flow Optimization - The Redesign and Implementation of Non Face-to-Face Flow Systems
Introduction: In a global context of increasing demand for health care and the greater demand on the quality of care, our health systems are being challenged to maintain high quality standards. In order to meet these expectations, it is necessary to apply increasingly efficient management models that safeguard and improve the user’s perception of the attention received.Limited public or private resources in health institutions urge us to seek the…
Harmonizing Beliefs With Realities
Older Puerto Ricans of the diaspora live with evident health and socioeconomic disparities, heightening their need for support. They also provide a unique transnational case in which to explore the exchange of support. This study aims to understand the informal social support experiences of older Puerto Ricans with disabilities. Data are based on the translated transcripts of 25 interviews with Spanish-speaking, Island-born Puerto Ricans living i…
Religion as a coping mechanism for health problems and depression among aging Puerto Ricans on the Mainland
This article examines the role of religion as a coping mechanism for health among aging Puerto Ricans in the Boston area through the analysis of in-depth qualitative interviews. The findings indicate that religion is a very significant health coping resource for Puerto Ricans dealing with specific health issues, including depression, nerves, high blood pressure, alcohol, tobacco, and other addictions, and recovery from illness; as well as an orie…
Food Insecurity and Odds of High Allostatic Load in Puerto Rican Adults
OBJECTIVE: Limited evidence demonstrates pathways linking food insecurity (FI) to chronic disease. Allostatic load (AL) may elucidate potential pathways, capturing both primary (neuroendocrine, inflammation) and secondary (metabolic, cardiovascular) physiological disturbances. We examined the longitudinal association of FI with 5-year AL and primary and secondary subsystem dysregulation and tested moderation by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance P…
Medicine (29 obras) · Gerontology (22 obras) · Psychology (21 obras) · Demography (15 obras) · Health disparities and outcomes (15 obras) · Demography (13 obras) · Population (12 obras) · Sociology (12 obras) · Clinical Psychology (11 obras) · Ethnic group (9 obras)