Vanessa Morales
Biographic Data
| ID | 128109 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Vanessa Morales |
| GIVEN NAMES | Vanessa |
| FAMILY NAME | Morales |
| SIGNATURE | MORALES V |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Miami |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2611-8755 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
U.S. Immigration Policy Environment Contributions to Maternal and Child Health in the Latino Population
Latino families in the United States experience persistent maternal and child health (MCH) inequities driven by a fragmented immigration and public benefits policy environment rather than inherent health differences. Although most Latino children are U.S.-born citizens, many live in mixed-status families in which immigration status determines eligibility for health care, nutrition assistance, and other essential services. This narrative policy re…
Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling
Americans consume added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium in excess, which heightens risk of preventable, diet-related chronic diseases. Many packaged foods and beverages high in these nutrients feature confusing labels, hindering consumers’ ability to make choices that align with their health goals. Front-of-package nutrition labels (FOPNL) aim to address this issue by providing clear, accessible nutrition information on the front of product pac…
Adverse Birth Outcomes and Maternal Morbidity Among Afro-Latinas and Their Infants
Implementation Determinants of PrEP and Behavioral Health Treatment Referral among HIV Test Counselors
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), an effective biomedical prevention intervention, is not sufficiently reaching populations experiencing high HIV incidence. Behavioral health (BH) treatment addressing mental health and substance use similarly requires increased reach to HIV-affected populations. HIV testing is an opportunity to refer individuals to PrEP and BH treatment. This study, conducted in Miami-Dade County, FL, a domestic HIV epicenter, aim…
Examining the Role of Race in Maternal Morbidities and Adverse Infant Birth Outcomes in Florida (2004 to 2022) - A Retrospective Exploratory Analysis
Background Studies reporting maternal morbidities and adverse infant outcomes group Hispanics together without considering the implications of racial identity, particularly among Black Hispanics in the United States. Objective This study aims to examine maternal morbidity and adverse infant birth outcomes across racially and ethnically diverse groups in Florida (from 2004-2022), with particular attention to the heterogeneity within the Hispanic p…
Social Justice Is Overdue for Puerto Rican Mothers
PrEP and Behavioral Health Treatment Referral Among HIV Test Counselors in Miami-Dade County
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PrEP and Behavioral Health Treatment Referral Among HIV Test Counselors in Miami-Dade County
Social Justice Is Overdue for Puerto Rican Mothers
Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling
Americans consume added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium in excess, which heightens risk of preventable, diet-related chronic diseases. Many packaged foods and beverages high in these nutrients feature confusing labels, hindering consumers’ ability to make choices that align with their health goals. Front-of-package nutrition labels (FOPNL) aim to address this issue by providing clear, accessible nutrition information on the front of product pac…
Adverse Birth Outcomes and Maternal Morbidity Among Afro-Latinas and Their Infants
Implementation Determinants of PrEP and Behavioral Health Treatment Referral among HIV Test Counselors
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), an effective biomedical prevention intervention, is not sufficiently reaching populations experiencing high HIV incidence. Behavioral health (BH) treatment addressing mental health and substance use similarly requires increased reach to HIV-affected populations. HIV testing is an opportunity to refer individuals to PrEP and BH treatment. This study, conducted in Miami-Dade County, FL, a domestic HIV epicenter, aim…
Examining the Role of Race in Maternal Morbidities and Adverse Infant Birth Outcomes in Florida (2004 to 2022) - A Retrospective Exploratory Analysis
Background Studies reporting maternal morbidities and adverse infant outcomes group Hispanics together without considering the implications of racial identity, particularly among Black Hispanics in the United States. Objective This study aims to examine maternal morbidity and adverse infant birth outcomes across racially and ethnically diverse groups in Florida (from 2004-2022), with particular attention to the heterogeneity within the Hispanic p…
U.S. Immigration Policy Environment Contributions to Maternal and Child Health in the Latino Population
Latino families in the United States experience persistent maternal and child health (MCH) inequities driven by a fragmented immigration and public benefits policy environment rather than inherent health differences. Although most Latino children are U.S.-born citizens, many live in mixed-status families in which immigration status determines eligibility for health care, nutrition assistance, and other essential services. This narrative policy re…
Medicine (5 works) · Public health (4 works) · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works)