Alejandra Hurtado‐de‐Mendoza
Biographic Data
| ID | 5138956 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alejandra Hurtado‐de‐Mendoza |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alejandra |
| FAMILY NAME | Hurtado‐de‐Mendoza |
| SIGNATURE | DE MENDOZA A H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Georgetown University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1086-8869 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 32 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 14 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Assessing Community Need and Receptiveness to Reproductive Health Literacy Delivered in a Laundromat Setting
Introduction: Effective interventions to address health literacy gaps require both accessibility and community engagement. Proposing an intervention in a community laundromat adds a unique layer of accessibility and convenience, fostering engagement in a familiar, everyday setting. We conducted a needs assessment with laundromat patrons to provide valuable insights that can inform the work of other community health researchers. Needs assessments …
Cervical Cancer Screening Outcomes for Hiv-Positive Women in the Lubombo and Manzini Regions of Eswatini—prevalence and Predictors of a Positive Visual Inspection With Acetic Acid (Via) Screen
This study aimed to describe the prevalence and predictors of a positive VIA (visual inspection with acetic acid) cervical cancer screening test in women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We retrospectively analysed data from women aged ≥15 who accessed VIA screening from health facilities in the Lubombo and Manzini regions of Eswatini. Sociodemographic and clinical data from October 2020 to June 2023 were extracted from the client …
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 …
Decídetexto
The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a mobile smoking cessation intervention in Puerto Rico. This was a single-arm pilot study with 26 smokers in Puerto Rico who were enrolled in Decídetexto, a mobile smoking cessation intervention. Decídetexto incorporates three integrated components: (1) a tablet-based software that collects smoking-related information to develop an individualized quit plan, (2) a 2…
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…
Trauma-exposed Latina immigrants’ networks
Targeted social network interventions to enhance supportive networks among trauma-exposed Latina immigrants are warranted
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
Social Isolation and Perceived Barriers to Establishing Social Networks Among Latina Immigrants
Research has identified numerous mechanisms through which perceived social isolation and lack of social support negatively impact health. Little research attention has been dedicated to factors that influence the development of social networks, which have the potential to decrease perceptions of social isolation and provide social support. There is mixed evidence concerning the availability of supportive social networks for Latinos in the US. Thi…
Me Mandó a Traer
The impact of social capital in immigrant communities is well acknowledged. However, research has heavily relied on quantitative studies and has tended to emphasize its positive impact. There has been a paucity of qualitative research that examines the complex dynamics of accessing support from social networks, especially when it entails family reunification and trauma. Twenty‐eight Latina immigrant women participated in an interview focused on t…
The Archeology of Emotion Concepts
Changes in dictionary definitions over time reflect the way in which the degree of centrality of the features of the everyday concepts shame and vergüenza has changed, hence presenting different degrees of overlap between the categories at different times. We present a lexicographic analysis of the concepts shame and vergüenza in English and Spanish synchronic and diachronic dictionaries. Our results support Hurtado de Mendoza, Fernández-Dols, Pa…
Culture of peace
Culture of peace is an exciting and important political proposal, but the extent to which it might be a coherent and fruitful concept in the realm of social sciences is arguable. In our view, there are three basic problems for the development of empirical studies on culture of peace. First, the concept takes for granted that culture is static and coherent, but current approaches to culture emphasize that culture is rather changeable and contradic…
Social Isolation and Perceived Barriers to Establishing Social Networks Among Latina Immigrants
Research has identified numerous mechanisms through which perceived social isolation and lack of social support negatively impact health. Little research attention has been dedicated to factors that influence the development of social networks, which have the potential to decrease perceptions of social isolation and provide social support. There is mixed evidence concerning the availability of supportive social networks for Latinos in the US. Thi…
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…
Me Mandó a Traer
The impact of social capital in immigrant communities is well acknowledged. However, research has heavily relied on quantitative studies and has tended to emphasize its positive impact. There has been a paucity of qualitative research that examines the complex dynamics of accessing support from social networks, especially when it entails family reunification and trauma. Twenty‐eight Latina immigrant women participated in an interview focused on t…
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 Archeology of Emotion Concepts
Changes in dictionary definitions over time reflect the way in which the degree of centrality of the features of the everyday concepts shame and vergüenza has changed, hence presenting different degrees of overlap between the categories at different times. We present a lexicographic analysis of the concepts shame and vergüenza in English and Spanish synchronic and diachronic dictionaries. Our results support Hurtado de Mendoza, Fernández-Dols, Pa…
Culture of peace
Culture of peace is an exciting and important political proposal, but the extent to which it might be a coherent and fruitful concept in the realm of social sciences is arguable. In our view, there are three basic problems for the development of empirical studies on culture of peace. First, the concept takes for granted that culture is static and coherent, but current approaches to culture emphasize that culture is rather changeable and contradic…
Culture of peace
Culture of peace is an exciting and important political proposal, but the extent to which it might be a coherent and fruitful concept in the realm of social sciences is arguable. In our view, there are three basic problems for the development of empirical studies on culture of peace. First, the concept takes for granted that culture is static and coherent, but current approaches to culture emphasize that culture is rather changeable and contradic…
The Archeology of Emotion Concepts
Changes in dictionary definitions over time reflect the way in which the degree of centrality of the features of the everyday concepts shame and vergüenza has changed, hence presenting different degrees of overlap between the categories at different times. We present a lexicographic analysis of the concepts shame and vergüenza in English and Spanish synchronic and diachronic dictionaries. Our results support Hurtado de Mendoza, Fernández-Dols, Pa…
Social Isolation and Perceived Barriers to Establishing Social Networks Among Latina Immigrants
Research has identified numerous mechanisms through which perceived social isolation and lack of social support negatively impact health. Little research attention has been dedicated to factors that influence the development of social networks, which have the potential to decrease perceptions of social isolation and provide social support. There is mixed evidence concerning the availability of supportive social networks for Latinos in the US. Thi…
Me Mandó a Traer
The impact of social capital in immigrant communities is well acknowledged. However, research has heavily relied on quantitative studies and has tended to emphasize its positive impact. There has been a paucity of qualitative research that examines the complex dynamics of accessing support from social networks, especially when it entails family reunification and trauma. Twenty‐eight Latina immigrant women participated in an interview focused on t…
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
Trauma-exposed Latina immigrants’ networks
Targeted social network interventions to enhance supportive networks among trauma-exposed Latina immigrants are warranted
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…
Decídetexto
The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a mobile smoking cessation intervention in Puerto Rico. This was a single-arm pilot study with 26 smokers in Puerto Rico who were enrolled in Decídetexto, a mobile smoking cessation intervention. Decídetexto incorporates three integrated components: (1) a tablet-based software that collects smoking-related information to develop an individualized quit plan, (2) a 2…
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 …
Cervical Cancer Screening Outcomes for Hiv-Positive Women in the Lubombo and Manzini Regions of Eswatini—prevalence and Predictors of a Positive Visual Inspection With Acetic Acid (Via) Screen
This study aimed to describe the prevalence and predictors of a positive VIA (visual inspection with acetic acid) cervical cancer screening test in women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We retrospectively analysed data from women aged ≥15 who accessed VIA screening from health facilities in the Lubombo and Manzini regions of Eswatini. Sociodemographic and clinical data from October 2020 to June 2023 were extracted from the client …
Assessing Community Need and Receptiveness to Reproductive Health Literacy Delivered in a Laundromat Setting
Introduction: Effective interventions to address health literacy gaps require both accessibility and community engagement. Proposing an intervention in a community laundromat adds a unique layer of accessibility and convenience, fostering engagement in a familiar, everyday setting. We conducted a needs assessment with laundromat patrons to provide valuable insights that can inform the work of other community health researchers. Needs assessments …
Medicine (8 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Political science (5 works) · Immigration (4 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (4 works) · Psychological intervention (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · BRCA gene mutations in cancer (3 works) · Cancer (3 works)