Antonia M Villarruel
Biographic Data
| ID | 3431298 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Antonia M Villarruel |
| GIVEN NAMES | Antonia M |
| FAMILY NAME | Villarruel |
| SIGNATURE | VILLARRUEL A M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Pennsylvania |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2367-5786 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 28 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1998 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
The relationship between racial discrimination in healthcare, loneliness, and mental health among Black Philadelphia residents
Addressing racial discrimination within healthcare settings is crucial for improving mental health outcomes among Black populations. Given the significant role of loneliness in this relationship, interventions aimed at reducing loneliness may help mitigate the adverse mental health effects of racial discrimination in healthcare for Black populations
Improving Hospital Care for Patients Experiencing Communication Barriers Through Nurse-Endorsed Strategies
Patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) are more likely to experience suboptimal health care outcomes, including avoidable emergency department visits and hospital readmissions. Despite legal requirements in the United States to provide patients with LEP language access services such as certified interpreters during care encounters, gaps in these necessary care processes persist. Nurses provide the majority of direct care to patients with…
Trust in federal Covid-19 vaccine oversight and parents’ willingness to vaccinate their children against Covid-19
Trust in federal COVID-19 vaccine oversight was associated with parental willingness to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 among parents whose children have not yet been vaccinated. Identifying and addressing causes of mistrust are crucial next steps to promote child vaccination. Intervention efforts to address trust gaps should remain a public health priority
The relationship between trust in federal oversight of vaccine safety and willingness to participate in Covid-19 clinical trials
Willingness to participate in clinical trials may be bolstered by strengthening the public's trust in the federal government's role within vaccine safety oversight, increasing the perceived relevance of clinical trials to individuals' health and well-being, and offering tailored information to educate diverse communities about ongoing trials and how to enroll in them
Parents Assist
Young men who have sex with men (YMSM) between the ages of 13 and 24 are a key population for HIV prevention. The parents of gay, bisexual, and queer (GBQ) adolescent males and the sex communication they have with their sons has yet to be explored as an HIV prevention intervention. We developed an online video series called Parents ASSIST (Advancing Supportive and Sexuality-Inclusive Sex Talks) to educate parents about sexual health topics pertin…
The International Year of the Nurse and Midwife—More Than Just a Celebration
Throughout the world, there will be numerous events and celebrations to mark the World Health Assembly (WHA) designation of 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife. What is it that makes 2020 so special? Why are nurses and midwives the first professional group to receive this designation and recognition by the World Health Organization? The answer to the first question is simple-2020 recognizes the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nig…
Testing the Efficacy of a Web-Based Parent-Adolescent Sexual Communication Intervention Among Puerto Ricans
This randomized controlled trial tested the efficacy of a Web-based intervention to increase sexual communication between parents and adolescents. Parent/adolescent dyads (n = 660) were recruited from communities in the San Juan area and randomly assigned to the Cuídalos sexual communication or physical activity program. Parent assessments were obtained preintervention and at 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-up. Parents in the experimental group repor…
Hispanic Women’s Experiences With Substance Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, and Risk for HIV
Hispanic females are disproportionately affected by substance abuse, intimate partner violence, and HIV. Despite these disparities, research describing the cultural and gender-specific experiences of Hispanic women with regard to these conditions is lacking. The purpose of this study is to describe the experiences that Hispanic community-dwelling women have with regard to substance abuse, violence, and risky sexual behaviors. Eight focus groups w…
Examining long-term effects of Cuídate-a sexual risk reduction program in Mexican youth
Results demonstrate the efficacy of Cuídate among Mexican adolescents. Future research, policy, and practice efforts should be directed at sustaining safe sex practices across adolescents' developmental and relationship trajectory
Cultural Competency in Baccalaureate Nursing Education
This article presents the work of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Advisory Committee in developing an integrated curriculum for cultural competence in baccalaureate nursing education. Five competencies for Cultural Competency in Baccalaureate Nursing Education were developed with supporting rationale. Suggestions for developing and implementing curricula for cultural competency, teaching content, specific integrative learning stra…
Engaging Urban Residents in Assessing Neighborhood Environments and Their Implications for Health
La Uniendo de Fronteras
AIDS is a global epidemic. Regardless of the present incidence of AIDS, all countries must confront the threat of this devastating disease. The shared border and continued migration between Mexico and the United States as well as shared concerns about HIV/AIDS are compelling reasons to promote AIDS prevention as an important public health endeavor for both countries. This article describes collaborative efforts between nurse researchers in the Un…
The Health of Latino Children
Latinos recently became the largest racial/ethnic minority group of US children. The Latino Consortium of the American Academy of Pediatrics Center for Child Health Research, consisting of 13 expert panelists, identified the most important urgent priorities and unanswered questions in Latino child health. Conclusions were drawn when consensus was reached among members, with refinement through multiple iterations. A consensus statement with suppor…
Cultural Influences on the Sexual Attitudes, Beliefs, and Norms of Young Latina Adolescents
purpose . To describe the influence of cultural values familialism, gender‐role expectations, and religion on sexual attitudes, beliefs, and norms of young Latina adolescents. design . Ethnography, focus group interviews. Setting. Community‐based agencies in two urban cities. participants . Puerto Rican and Mexican‐American adolescents (10–15 years) and their mothers. main outcome measures . Ethnographic interview guide. results . The importance …
Engaging Urban Residents in Assessing Neighborhood Environments and Their Implications for Health
Cultural Competency in Baccalaureate Nursing Education
This article presents the work of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Advisory Committee in developing an integrated curriculum for cultural competence in baccalaureate nursing education. Five competencies for Cultural Competency in Baccalaureate Nursing Education were developed with supporting rationale. Suggestions for developing and implementing curricula for cultural competency, teaching content, specific integrative learning stra…
Cultural Influences on the Sexual Attitudes, Beliefs, and Norms of Young Latina Adolescents
purpose . To describe the influence of cultural values familialism, gender‐role expectations, and religion on sexual attitudes, beliefs, and norms of young Latina adolescents. design . Ethnography, focus group interviews. Setting. Community‐based agencies in two urban cities. participants . Puerto Rican and Mexican‐American adolescents (10–15 years) and their mothers. main outcome measures . Ethnographic interview guide. results . The importance …
The Health of Latino Children
Latinos recently became the largest racial/ethnic minority group of US children. The Latino Consortium of the American Academy of Pediatrics Center for Child Health Research, consisting of 13 expert panelists, identified the most important urgent priorities and unanswered questions in Latino child health. Conclusions were drawn when consensus was reached among members, with refinement through multiple iterations. A consensus statement with suppor…
La Uniendo de Fronteras
AIDS is a global epidemic. Regardless of the present incidence of AIDS, all countries must confront the threat of this devastating disease. The shared border and continued migration between Mexico and the United States as well as shared concerns about HIV/AIDS are compelling reasons to promote AIDS prevention as an important public health endeavor for both countries. This article describes collaborative efforts between nurse researchers in the Un…
Engaging Urban Residents in Assessing Neighborhood Environments and Their Implications for Health
Cultural Competency in Baccalaureate Nursing Education
This article presents the work of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Advisory Committee in developing an integrated curriculum for cultural competence in baccalaureate nursing education. Five competencies for Cultural Competency in Baccalaureate Nursing Education were developed with supporting rationale. Suggestions for developing and implementing curricula for cultural competency, teaching content, specific integrative learning stra…
Examining long-term effects of Cuídate-a sexual risk reduction program in Mexican youth
Results demonstrate the efficacy of Cuídate among Mexican adolescents. Future research, policy, and practice efforts should be directed at sustaining safe sex practices across adolescents' developmental and relationship trajectory
Hispanic Women’s Experiences With Substance Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, and Risk for HIV
Hispanic females are disproportionately affected by substance abuse, intimate partner violence, and HIV. Despite these disparities, research describing the cultural and gender-specific experiences of Hispanic women with regard to these conditions is lacking. The purpose of this study is to describe the experiences that Hispanic community-dwelling women have with regard to substance abuse, violence, and risky sexual behaviors. Eight focus groups w…
Testing the Efficacy of a Web-Based Parent-Adolescent Sexual Communication Intervention Among Puerto Ricans
This randomized controlled trial tested the efficacy of a Web-based intervention to increase sexual communication between parents and adolescents. Parent/adolescent dyads (n = 660) were recruited from communities in the San Juan area and randomly assigned to the Cuídalos sexual communication or physical activity program. Parent assessments were obtained preintervention and at 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-up. Parents in the experimental group repor…
The International Year of the Nurse and Midwife—More Than Just a Celebration
Throughout the world, there will be numerous events and celebrations to mark the World Health Assembly (WHA) designation of 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife. What is it that makes 2020 so special? Why are nurses and midwives the first professional group to receive this designation and recognition by the World Health Organization? The answer to the first question is simple-2020 recognizes the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nig…
Parents Assist
Young men who have sex with men (YMSM) between the ages of 13 and 24 are a key population for HIV prevention. The parents of gay, bisexual, and queer (GBQ) adolescent males and the sex communication they have with their sons has yet to be explored as an HIV prevention intervention. We developed an online video series called Parents ASSIST (Advancing Supportive and Sexuality-Inclusive Sex Talks) to educate parents about sexual health topics pertin…
Trust in federal Covid-19 vaccine oversight and parents’ willingness to vaccinate their children against Covid-19
Trust in federal COVID-19 vaccine oversight was associated with parental willingness to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 among parents whose children have not yet been vaccinated. Identifying and addressing causes of mistrust are crucial next steps to promote child vaccination. Intervention efforts to address trust gaps should remain a public health priority
The relationship between trust in federal oversight of vaccine safety and willingness to participate in Covid-19 clinical trials
Willingness to participate in clinical trials may be bolstered by strengthening the public's trust in the federal government's role within vaccine safety oversight, increasing the perceived relevance of clinical trials to individuals' health and well-being, and offering tailored information to educate diverse communities about ongoing trials and how to enroll in them
The relationship between racial discrimination in healthcare, loneliness, and mental health among Black Philadelphia residents
Addressing racial discrimination within healthcare settings is crucial for improving mental health outcomes among Black populations. Given the significant role of loneliness in this relationship, interventions aimed at reducing loneliness may help mitigate the adverse mental health effects of racial discrimination in healthcare for Black populations
Improving Hospital Care for Patients Experiencing Communication Barriers Through Nurse-Endorsed Strategies
Patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) are more likely to experience suboptimal health care outcomes, including avoidable emergency department visits and hospital readmissions. Despite legal requirements in the United States to provide patients with LEP language access services such as certified interpreters during care encounters, gaps in these necessary care processes persist. Nurses provide the majority of direct care to patients with…
Medicine (11 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Nursing (7 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (6 works) · Family medicine (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Public health (5 works) · Health care (3 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (3 works)