Vanessa B Sheppard
Biographic Data
| ID | 221549 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Vanessa B Sheppard |
| GIVEN NAMES | Vanessa B |
| FAMILY NAME | Sheppard |
| SIGNATURE | SHEPPARD V B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Virginia Commonwealth University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2874-6659 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 16 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1999 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
The lived experiences and unmet needs of prostate and colorectal male cancer survivors in rural Virginia
BACKGROUND: The goal of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding about the lived experiences and unmet needs of rural male cancer survivors. METHODS: Focus groups were conducted with male survivors of prostate (N = 14) and colorectal cancers (N = 10), from rural Virginia. Demographic and clinical information were collected via surveys. A focus group guide contained questions about needs, lifestyles, and social networks of rural male cance…
An Exploratory Retrospective Analysis of Racial Disparities in Fall-Related Injuries Among Black and White Breast Cancer Survivors Receiving Chemotherapy
This study highlights racial differences in chemotherapy-associated fall risk. While the findings are observational and limited by data availability, they underscore the need for more inclusive survivorship care and further investigation using detailed clinical and contextual variables. Real-world platforms like TriNetX can help identify early signals of disparities that merit prospective study
Empowering Latino Communities Through the Colorectal Health Research Champions Model
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer mortality among Latinos who remain underrepresented in screening and are more often diagnosed at later stages, leading to poorer outcomes. Barriers include low health literacy, lack of insurance, limited access to screening, and cultural mistrust of healthcare and research. To implement the Colorectal Health Research Champion (CHRC) Model to address CRC screening disparities among immi…
Exploring Factors Influencing Cervical Cancer Prevention Behaviors
A culturally targeted video to promote genetic counseling in a community sample of at‐risk US Latina women
Latina women, who are at increased risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC), have lower use of genetic counseling and testing (GCT) than non‐Hispanic White women. In a recent study, culturally targeted video improved psychosocial outcomes related to GCT. Additional analyses examine whether the culturally targeted video improved positive reactions in women who focus on difficulties (concrete mindset) versus women who focus on the final …
Assessing Perceived Discrimination as Reported by Black and White Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Recruitment of African Americans into Cancer Clinical Research
Developing a culturally targeted video to enhance the use of genetic counseling in Latina women at increased risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Black Women’s Confidence in the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
Black women at-risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) continue to underutilize genetic counseling and testing (GCT). One reason for this disparity is a fear of discrimination from insurance companies if identified as high-risk. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) was enacted to protect against this type of discrimination; however, Black women's levels of confidence in this law are unknown. In this descriptive study,…
Culturally Targeted Video Improves Psychosocial Outcomes in Latina Women at Risk of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Latina women at risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) have lower awareness, knowledge, and use of genetic counseling and testing services (GCT) than non-Latina Whites. Few interventions have been developed to reduce these disparities among at-risk Latinas. This pilot study assessed the impact of a culturally targeted narrative video developed by our team. The study included 40 Latina immigrants living in the United States who were a…
Psychometric Properties of the Medical Mistrust Index (MMI) in Latina Immigrants
Medical mistrust measures have not been validated in Latino immigrants. This study examined the psychometric properties of the Medical Mistrust Index and its association with health care satisfaction in a sample of Latina immigrants. Participants were 168 self-identified Latinas ≥40 years old. Women were recruited from three Latino-serving health clinics and through a Latino radio program. A bilingual interviewer administered the Medical Mistrust…
Spirituality in African-American Breast Cancer Patients
A Restorative Yoga Intervention for African-American Breast Cancer Survivors
Practical Tips for Establishing Partnerships With Academic Researchers
By understanding the best practices for organizational readiness for and participation in CPBR, CBOs will be better equipped to actively participate in community-academic partnerships
The role of trust in use of preventive services among low-income African-American women
Determinants of Service Placements for Youth with Serious Emotional and Behavioral Disturbances
From Research to Community Action
Population-based data sources describing severe childhood morbidity have been lacking in Virginia. Thus, passage of House Bill 2351 in 1993, which required hospitals to report patient level discharge data, established a mechanism to develop a new population data source. Subsequently, to describe the health status of children, the Virginia Department of Health commissioned a study using these data. The final report, a 189-page document, was distri…
Determinants of Service Placements for Youth with Serious Emotional and Behavioral Disturbances
Psychometric Properties of the Medical Mistrust Index (MMI) in Latina Immigrants
Medical mistrust measures have not been validated in Latino immigrants. This study examined the psychometric properties of the Medical Mistrust Index and its association with health care satisfaction in a sample of Latina immigrants. Participants were 168 self-identified Latinas ≥40 years old. Women were recruited from three Latino-serving health clinics and through a Latino radio program. A bilingual interviewer administered the Medical Mistrust…
Recruitment of African Americans into Cancer Clinical Research
Practical Tips for Establishing Partnerships With Academic Researchers
By understanding the best practices for organizational readiness for and participation in CPBR, CBOs will be better equipped to actively participate in community-academic partnerships
From Research to Community Action
Population-based data sources describing severe childhood morbidity have been lacking in Virginia. Thus, passage of House Bill 2351 in 1993, which required hospitals to report patient level discharge data, established a mechanism to develop a new population data source. Subsequently, to describe the health status of children, the Virginia Department of Health commissioned a study using these data. The final report, a 189-page document, was distri…
Determinants of Service Placements for Youth with Serious Emotional and Behavioral Disturbances
The role of trust in use of preventive services among low-income African-American women
Practical Tips for Establishing Partnerships With Academic Researchers
By understanding the best practices for organizational readiness for and participation in CPBR, CBOs will be better equipped to actively participate in community-academic partnerships
Spirituality in African-American Breast Cancer Patients
A Restorative Yoga Intervention for African-American Breast Cancer Survivors
Developing a culturally targeted video to enhance the use of genetic counseling in Latina women at increased risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Black Women’s Confidence in the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
Black women at-risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) continue to underutilize genetic counseling and testing (GCT). One reason for this disparity is a fear of discrimination from insurance companies if identified as high-risk. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) was enacted to protect against this type of discrimination; however, Black women's levels of confidence in this law are unknown. In this descriptive study,…
Culturally Targeted Video Improves Psychosocial Outcomes in Latina Women at Risk of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Latina women at risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) have lower awareness, knowledge, and use of genetic counseling and testing services (GCT) than non-Latina Whites. Few interventions have been developed to reduce these disparities among at-risk Latinas. This pilot study assessed the impact of a culturally targeted narrative video developed by our team. The study included 40 Latina immigrants living in the United States who were a…
Psychometric Properties of the Medical Mistrust Index (MMI) in Latina Immigrants
Medical mistrust measures have not been validated in Latino immigrants. This study examined the psychometric properties of the Medical Mistrust Index and its association with health care satisfaction in a sample of Latina immigrants. Participants were 168 self-identified Latinas ≥40 years old. Women were recruited from three Latino-serving health clinics and through a Latino radio program. A bilingual interviewer administered the Medical Mistrust…
Assessing Perceived Discrimination as Reported by Black and White Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Recruitment of African Americans into Cancer Clinical Research
A culturally targeted video to promote genetic counseling in a community sample of at‐risk US Latina women
Latina women, who are at increased risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC), have lower use of genetic counseling and testing (GCT) than non‐Hispanic White women. In a recent study, culturally targeted video improved psychosocial outcomes related to GCT. Additional analyses examine whether the culturally targeted video improved positive reactions in women who focus on difficulties (concrete mindset) versus women who focus on the final …
Exploring Factors Influencing Cervical Cancer Prevention Behaviors
The lived experiences and unmet needs of prostate and colorectal male cancer survivors in rural Virginia
BACKGROUND: The goal of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding about the lived experiences and unmet needs of rural male cancer survivors. METHODS: Focus groups were conducted with male survivors of prostate (N = 14) and colorectal cancers (N = 10), from rural Virginia. Demographic and clinical information were collected via surveys. A focus group guide contained questions about needs, lifestyles, and social networks of rural male cance…
An Exploratory Retrospective Analysis of Racial Disparities in Fall-Related Injuries Among Black and White Breast Cancer Survivors Receiving Chemotherapy
This study highlights racial differences in chemotherapy-associated fall risk. While the findings are observational and limited by data availability, they underscore the need for more inclusive survivorship care and further investigation using detailed clinical and contextual variables. Real-world platforms like TriNetX can help identify early signals of disparities that merit prospective study
Empowering Latino Communities Through the Colorectal Health Research Champions Model
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer mortality among Latinos who remain underrepresented in screening and are more often diagnosed at later stages, leading to poorer outcomes. Barriers include low health literacy, lack of insurance, limited access to screening, and cultural mistrust of healthcare and research. To implement the Colorectal Health Research Champion (CHRC) Model to address CRC screening disparities among immi…
Medicine (15 works) · Gerontology (11 works) · Cancer (8 works) · Psychology (8 works) · Internal Medicine (7 works) · Public health (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Breast cancer (6 works) · Global Cancer Incidence and Screening (5 works) · Nursing (5 works)