Robin Whittemore
Biographic Data
| ID | 203756 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Robin Whittemore |
| GIVEN NAMES | Robin |
| FAMILY NAME | Whittemore |
| SIGNATURE | WHITTEMORE R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Yale University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9434-0230 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 204 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 21 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Exploring Perspectives and Challenges to Type 2 Diabetes Self-management in Haitian American Immigrants in the Covid-19 Era
Camp-style lifestyle modification program (Camp) for diabetes prevention among rural women with prior GDM
Registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2200058150) on 31st March 2022
The 18-month efficacy of an Intensive LifeStyle Modification Program (ILSM) to reduce type 2 diabetes risk among rural women
BACKGROUND: Many lifestyle interventions have demonstrated efficacy up to one-year follow-up, yet maintaining improvements at longer-term follow-up is a well-recognized worldwide challenge, especially in underserved areas. The purpose of this study is to compare the 18-month efficacy of an Intensive LifeStyle Modification Program to usual care in reducing the risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) among women with a history of gestational diabetes mellit…
Reflections on obesity-related health behaviors over time and suggestions for health promotion programs from African American women
African American (AA) women have the highest rate of obesity in the United States. To date, there are mixed findings on AA women's perception on obesity and their perceived changes in health behaviors over time that may have contributed to obesity. Therefore, the aims of this current qualitative descriptive study were to explore: 1) AA women's perception on obesity and perceived changes in health behaviors related to obesity through their reflect…
Famalismo Primero and Puerta Cerrada in Self-Managing Diabetes Among Hispanics
Introduction: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) prevalence is increasing at concerning rates for Hispanics. Researchers have attempted to understand why through quantitative or qualitative studies. This meta-synthesis examines qualitative studies concerning barriers and facilitators that Hispanics face while managing their diabetes. Method: Noblit and Hare’s (1988) defined method of analysis was used to synthesize 15 qualitative studies on Hispanics’ diabete…
Objectively-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors and Related Factors in Chinese Immigrants in the US with Prior Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Chinese immigrants in the US are disproportionately affected by gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). The aims of this study were to describe their physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviors (SB) patterns and to identify determinates of objectively-measured PA and SB among Chinese immigrants in the US with prior GDM. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 106 Chinese immigrants with prior GDM across the US. PA and…
Feasibility and Acceptability of the Adherence Connection Counseling, Education, and Support (Access) Proof of Concept
Instrument Context Relevance Evaluation, Translation, and Psychometric Testing of the Diabetes Eating Problem Survey-Revised (Deps-R) among People with Type 1 Diabetes in China
The Chinese version of the DEPS-R is a valid and reliable tool for screening disordered eating behaviors in Chinese youths and adults with type 1 diabetes. The Context Relevance Index is advocated to evaluate the difference between the context in which an instrument was originally developed and the target context
Life or death”
Disruptions in insulin access or the threat of future disruption, a concept we term "insulin insecurity," is a barrier to health and well-being among people with T1D. Our findings suggest the U.S. healthcare system is ill-equipped to address insulin needs among adults with T1D
Gender Differences in Acculturative Stress and Habitual Sleep Duration in Korean American Immigrants
Challenges to diabetes self-management for adults with type 2 diabetes in low-resource settings in Mexico City
Evidence-based diabetes self-management programs need to become more accessible, taking into consideration the social determinants of health and building upon current initiatives to improve early diagnosis and treatment of T2D. Cultural beliefs, personal control, and low health literacy influence diabetes self-management in adults with T2D with limited resources. Mental health and financial challenges of adults with T2D will require multidiscipli…
The effects of acculturation and environment on lifestyle behaviors in Korean immigrants
In our study, acculturation and environmental support for physical activity and healthy food simultaneously influenced KIs' lifestyle behaviors. Addressing an unhealthy body image and acculturative stress may be additional strategies for lifestyle intervention programs to prevent cardiometabolic diseases in KIs
Social Network Structures in African American Churches
Effectiveness of a diabetes prevention program for rural women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus
Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR1800015023 . Registered 1 March 2018 - Retrospectively registered, http://apps.who.int/trialsearch/default.aspx
Cultural Influences on Causal Beliefs About Depression Among Latino Immigrants
Purpose: This study describes causal beliefs about depression among Dominican, Colombian, and Ecuadorian immigrants. The authors describe participants’ narratives about how particular supernatural or religious beliefs may contribute to or alleviate depression. Method: Latino primary care patients ( n = 177) were interviewed with the Beliefs About Causes of Depression Scale, a list of 35 items rated from not at all important to extremely important…
Processes of Self‐Management in Chronic Illness
Purpose: Self‐management is a dynamic process in which individuals actively manage a chronic illness. Self‐management models are limited in their specification of the processes of self‐management. The purpose of this article is to delineate processes of self‐management in order to help direct interventions and improve health outcomes for individuals with a chronic illness. Design: Qualitative metasynthesis techniques were used to analyze 101 stud…
Correlates of religious, supernatural and psychosocial causal beliefs about depression among Latino immigrants in primary care
The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to explore causal attributions about depression and to identify psychosocial factors associated with these beliefs among Latino immigrants. We interviewed 177 primary care patients with instruments to assess causal beliefs, depressive and somatic symptoms, ethnic identity and stigma. An exploratory factor analysis of the Causal Beliefs scale yielded three factors, “Balance,” “Psychosocial” and “Malevo…
Culturally Competent Interventions for Hispanic Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Culturally competent interventions have been developed to improve outcomes for Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this systematic review is to synthesize the research on culturally competent interventions for this vulnerable population. A systematic approach was used to locate empirical reports (n = 11). Interventions were multifaceted with the majority demonstrating significant improvements in clinical outcomes, behavioral outc…
The integrative review
Aim. The aim of this paper is to distinguish the integrative review method from other review methods and to propose methodological strategies specific to the integrative review method to enhance the rigour of the process. Background. Recent evidence‐based practice initiatives have increased the need for and the production of all types of reviews of the literature (integrative reviews, systematic reviews, meta‐analyses, and qualitative reviews). T…
Validity in Qualitative Research
Much contemporary dialogue has centered on the difficulty of establishing validity criteria in qualitative research. Developing validity standards in qualitative research is challenging because of the necessity to incorporate rigor and subjectivity as well as creativity into the scientific process. This article explores the extant issues related to the science and art of qualitative research and proposes a synthesis of contemporary viewpoints. A …
The Peer Advisor Experience Providing Social Support
Research shows a link between increased social support and decreased complications after myocardial infarction (MI). In a current randomized controlled trial (RCT), a social support intervention administered by nurse and peer advisors is being examined to determine its influence on the health outcomes of unpartnered, post-MI elders. This qualitative study (as part of the larger RCT) sought a better understanding regarding the experience of the pe…
Validity in Qualitative Research
Much contemporary dialogue has centered on the difficulty of establishing validity criteria in qualitative research. Developing validity standards in qualitative research is challenging because of the necessity to incorporate rigor and subjectivity as well as creativity into the scientific process. This article explores the extant issues related to the science and art of qualitative research and proposes a synthesis of contemporary viewpoints. A …
The effects of acculturation and environment on lifestyle behaviors in Korean immigrants
In our study, acculturation and environmental support for physical activity and healthy food simultaneously influenced KIs' lifestyle behaviors. Addressing an unhealthy body image and acculturative stress may be additional strategies for lifestyle intervention programs to prevent cardiometabolic diseases in KIs
The Peer Advisor Experience Providing Social Support
Research shows a link between increased social support and decreased complications after myocardial infarction (MI). In a current randomized controlled trial (RCT), a social support intervention administered by nurse and peer advisors is being examined to determine its influence on the health outcomes of unpartnered, post-MI elders. This qualitative study (as part of the larger RCT) sought a better understanding regarding the experience of the pe…
Social Network Structures in African American Churches
The Peer Advisor Experience Providing Social Support
Research shows a link between increased social support and decreased complications after myocardial infarction (MI). In a current randomized controlled trial (RCT), a social support intervention administered by nurse and peer advisors is being examined to determine its influence on the health outcomes of unpartnered, post-MI elders. This qualitative study (as part of the larger RCT) sought a better understanding regarding the experience of the pe…
Validity in Qualitative Research
Much contemporary dialogue has centered on the difficulty of establishing validity criteria in qualitative research. Developing validity standards in qualitative research is challenging because of the necessity to incorporate rigor and subjectivity as well as creativity into the scientific process. This article explores the extant issues related to the science and art of qualitative research and proposes a synthesis of contemporary viewpoints. A …
The integrative review
Aim. The aim of this paper is to distinguish the integrative review method from other review methods and to propose methodological strategies specific to the integrative review method to enhance the rigour of the process. Background. Recent evidence‐based practice initiatives have increased the need for and the production of all types of reviews of the literature (integrative reviews, systematic reviews, meta‐analyses, and qualitative reviews). T…
Culturally Competent Interventions for Hispanic Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Culturally competent interventions have been developed to improve outcomes for Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this systematic review is to synthesize the research on culturally competent interventions for this vulnerable population. A systematic approach was used to locate empirical reports (n = 11). Interventions were multifaceted with the majority demonstrating significant improvements in clinical outcomes, behavioral outc…
Correlates of religious, supernatural and psychosocial causal beliefs about depression among Latino immigrants in primary care
The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to explore causal attributions about depression and to identify psychosocial factors associated with these beliefs among Latino immigrants. We interviewed 177 primary care patients with instruments to assess causal beliefs, depressive and somatic symptoms, ethnic identity and stigma. An exploratory factor analysis of the Causal Beliefs scale yielded three factors, “Balance,” “Psychosocial” and “Malevo…
Processes of Self‐Management in Chronic Illness
Purpose: Self‐management is a dynamic process in which individuals actively manage a chronic illness. Self‐management models are limited in their specification of the processes of self‐management. The purpose of this article is to delineate processes of self‐management in order to help direct interventions and improve health outcomes for individuals with a chronic illness. Design: Qualitative metasynthesis techniques were used to analyze 101 stud…
Cultural Influences on Causal Beliefs About Depression Among Latino Immigrants
Purpose: This study describes causal beliefs about depression among Dominican, Colombian, and Ecuadorian immigrants. The authors describe participants’ narratives about how particular supernatural or religious beliefs may contribute to or alleviate depression. Method: Latino primary care patients ( n = 177) were interviewed with the Beliefs About Causes of Depression Scale, a list of 35 items rated from not at all important to extremely important…
Effectiveness of a diabetes prevention program for rural women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus
Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR1800015023 . Registered 1 March 2018 - Retrospectively registered, http://apps.who.int/trialsearch/default.aspx
Gender Differences in Acculturative Stress and Habitual Sleep Duration in Korean American Immigrants
Challenges to diabetes self-management for adults with type 2 diabetes in low-resource settings in Mexico City
Evidence-based diabetes self-management programs need to become more accessible, taking into consideration the social determinants of health and building upon current initiatives to improve early diagnosis and treatment of T2D. Cultural beliefs, personal control, and low health literacy influence diabetes self-management in adults with T2D with limited resources. Mental health and financial challenges of adults with T2D will require multidiscipli…
The effects of acculturation and environment on lifestyle behaviors in Korean immigrants
In our study, acculturation and environmental support for physical activity and healthy food simultaneously influenced KIs' lifestyle behaviors. Addressing an unhealthy body image and acculturative stress may be additional strategies for lifestyle intervention programs to prevent cardiometabolic diseases in KIs
Social Network Structures in African American Churches
Life or death”
Disruptions in insulin access or the threat of future disruption, a concept we term "insulin insecurity," is a barrier to health and well-being among people with T1D. Our findings suggest the U.S. healthcare system is ill-equipped to address insulin needs among adults with T1D
Instrument Context Relevance Evaluation, Translation, and Psychometric Testing of the Diabetes Eating Problem Survey-Revised (Deps-R) among People with Type 1 Diabetes in China
The Chinese version of the DEPS-R is a valid and reliable tool for screening disordered eating behaviors in Chinese youths and adults with type 1 diabetes. The Context Relevance Index is advocated to evaluate the difference between the context in which an instrument was originally developed and the target context
Reflections on obesity-related health behaviors over time and suggestions for health promotion programs from African American women
African American (AA) women have the highest rate of obesity in the United States. To date, there are mixed findings on AA women's perception on obesity and their perceived changes in health behaviors over time that may have contributed to obesity. Therefore, the aims of this current qualitative descriptive study were to explore: 1) AA women's perception on obesity and perceived changes in health behaviors related to obesity through their reflect…
Famalismo Primero and Puerta Cerrada in Self-Managing Diabetes Among Hispanics
Introduction: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) prevalence is increasing at concerning rates for Hispanics. Researchers have attempted to understand why through quantitative or qualitative studies. This meta-synthesis examines qualitative studies concerning barriers and facilitators that Hispanics face while managing their diabetes. Method: Noblit and Hare’s (1988) defined method of analysis was used to synthesize 15 qualitative studies on Hispanics’ diabete…
Objectively-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors and Related Factors in Chinese Immigrants in the US with Prior Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Chinese immigrants in the US are disproportionately affected by gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). The aims of this study were to describe their physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviors (SB) patterns and to identify determinates of objectively-measured PA and SB among Chinese immigrants in the US with prior GDM. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 106 Chinese immigrants with prior GDM across the US. PA and…
Feasibility and Acceptability of the Adherence Connection Counseling, Education, and Support (Access) Proof of Concept
The 18-month efficacy of an Intensive LifeStyle Modification Program (ILSM) to reduce type 2 diabetes risk among rural women
BACKGROUND: Many lifestyle interventions have demonstrated efficacy up to one-year follow-up, yet maintaining improvements at longer-term follow-up is a well-recognized worldwide challenge, especially in underserved areas. The purpose of this study is to compare the 18-month efficacy of an Intensive LifeStyle Modification Program to usual care in reducing the risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) among women with a history of gestational diabetes mellit…
Camp-style lifestyle modification program (Camp) for diabetes prevention among rural women with prior GDM
Registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2200058150) on 31st March 2022
Exploring Perspectives and Challenges to Type 2 Diabetes Self-management in Haitian American Immigrants in the Covid-19 Era
Medicine (17 works) · Gerontology (13 works) · Psychology (12 works) · Nursing (10 works) · Diabetes Management and Education (9 works) · Diabetes mellitus (9 works) · Psychological intervention (8 works) · Type 2 diabetes (8 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Public health (7 works)