Rosenda Murillo
Biographic Data
| ID | 656263 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rosenda Murillo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rosenda |
| FAMILY NAME | Murillo |
| SIGNATURE | MURILLO R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Houston |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7187-9946 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 17 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Appropriateness, acceptability and feasibility of a Latin American and Caribbean code against cancer in Colombia
Objectives. This study aimed to contrast Colombian stakeholders’ perceptions of the appropriateness, acceptability and feasibility of a code against cancer for Latin America and the Caribbean. Methods. This qualitative study used semistructured interviews and focus groups. Three stakeholder categories were considered: primary care physicians, decision-makers and program managers, and participants from the general population. Data collection follo…
The association between work-related activities and leisure-time physical activity among Latinos
Our findings suggest that engaging in higher frequency of exertion and standing/walking at work are associated with being less likely to meet the aerobic physical activity guideline during leisure time among Latinos, with variation observed in meeting guidelines by nativity. Insight into physical activities performed at work could inform efforts aimed at promoting recommended levels of physical activity among Latinos
The Role of Neighborhood Social Cohesion in the Association between Seeing People Walk and Leisure-Time Walking among Latino adults
Few studies have investigated the association between seeing people walk and leisure-time walking, and the role of neighborhood social cohesion among Latinos/Latinx. We examined the association between frequency of seeing people walk within sight of home and leisure-time walking, and whether neighborhood social cohesion explained this association. We utilized cross-sectional data from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey from Latinos aged 18…
Cancer Research in the Time of Covid-19: A Colombian Narrative
Cancer research is deficient in Colombia and efforts and resources diverted due to the COVID-19 pandemic could worsen the situation. We explore the impact of the pandemic on cancer research funding, output, and conduct. We sought information at national level and used the experience of an academic reference center to contrast the impact at institutional level. We searched databases and official documents of national governmental institutions, tri…
The impact of breast cancer on social cognition in female Colombian patients
Social cognition impairments, especially in theory of mind, may be present in breast cancer, which can be relevant to understanding the social challenges that these patients encounter. This could indicate the need for therapeutic interventions to preserve social cognition skills in patients with breast cancer
Fear of Job Loss and Hypertension Prevalence Among Working Latino Adults
Evaluation of the Role of Leisure Time Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Simultaneously on the Income-Overweight/Obesity Relationship
In the United States, overweight/obesity is more prevalent among those with low-income; higher income is related to greater leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and sedentary behavior (SB), which are inversely related to overweight/obesity. This study aimed to evaluate the role of LTPA and SB simultaneously in the income-overweight/obesity relationship. Cross-sectional data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007-2014) we…
Educational Attainment and Prevalence of Cardiovascular Health (Life’s Simple 7) in Asian Americans
Asian Americans have a high burden of cardiovascular disease, yet little is known about the social patterning of cardiovascular health (CVH) in this population. We examined if education ( 10+ years, and 15.9% for the U.S.-born. All models showed that low education compared to high education was associated with lower odds of having ideal CVH. This pattern remained in adjusted models but became non-significant when controlling for nativity (odds ra…
Neighborhood Walkability and Aerobic Physical Activity among Latinos
Objective: In this study, we examined neighborhood social cohesion (NSC) as a moderator in the association between neighborhood walkability and meeting the aerobic physical activity guideline among US Latino adults. Methods: We used 2015 National Health Interview Survey cross-sectional data from 4525 adult US Latino participants ≥18 years of age. NSC and walkability measures were self-reported. Higher walkability scores indicating higher walkabil…
The association between neighborhood social cohesion and sleep duration in Latinos
The variation in the contribution of neighborhood social cohesion to sleep duration by Latino subgroup should be considered in health promotion programs aimed at improving sleep among Latinos
Food Insecurity and Pre-diabetes in Adults: Race/Ethnic and Sex Differences
Limited food resources appear to place non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black women at risk for pre-diabetes. Linking food assistance programs with community-based health education programs may be a comprehensive approach to support those who are food insecure with diabetes prevention
Food insecurity and adult overweight/obesity: Gender and race/ethnic disparities
The Association of Psychosocial Factors With Leisure-Time Physical Activity Intention Among Latinas
The purpose of our study was to identify contributors underlying the intention to engage in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) among Latinas. A sample of Latinas was recruited from North Texas ( N = 405). Sequential multiple regression analysis was used to assess the association between sociodemographics, the role of Latino culture (i.e., fatalism, a cultural belief that may be related to LTPA intention), and theoretical constructs drawn from …
Differences in neighborhood social cohesion and aerobic physical activity by Latino subgroup
Previous research has examined the role of neighborhood social cohesion in physical activity outcomes; however, less is known about this relationship across Latino subgroups. The purpose of our study was to examine the association between neighborhood social cohesion and aerobic leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) among Latino adults and to determine whether these associations differ by Latino subgroup. We used cross-sectional 2013-2014 Nationa…
Activity and Weight Misperception among Overweight and Obese US Adults
Variation in associations of various types of activity with weight misperception should be considered when developing health promotion programs
Trends in inequalities in premature cancer mortality by educational level in Colombia, 1998–2007
BACKGROUND: There is a paucity of studies on socioeconomic inequalities in cancer mortality in developing countries. We examined trends in inequalities in cancer mortality by educational attainment in Colombia during a period of epidemiological transition and rapid expansion of health insurance coverage. METHODS: Population mortality data (1998-2007) were linked to census data to obtain age-standardised cancer mortality rates by educational attai…
Persistent disparities in cholesterol screening among immigrants to the United States
There are persistent disparities in cholesterol screening for immigrants, particularly recent immigrants from Mexico, but improved access to health care may be a viable policy intervention to reduce disparities
Food insecurity and adult overweight/obesity: Gender and race/ethnic disparities
Trends in inequalities in premature cancer mortality by educational level in Colombia, 1998–2007
BACKGROUND: There is a paucity of studies on socioeconomic inequalities in cancer mortality in developing countries. We examined trends in inequalities in cancer mortality by educational attainment in Colombia during a period of epidemiological transition and rapid expansion of health insurance coverage. METHODS: Population mortality data (1998-2007) were linked to census data to obtain age-standardised cancer mortality rates by educational attai…
The association between neighborhood social cohesion and sleep duration in Latinos
The variation in the contribution of neighborhood social cohesion to sleep duration by Latino subgroup should be considered in health promotion programs aimed at improving sleep among Latinos
The association between work-related activities and leisure-time physical activity among Latinos
Our findings suggest that engaging in higher frequency of exertion and standing/walking at work are associated with being less likely to meet the aerobic physical activity guideline during leisure time among Latinos, with variation observed in meeting guidelines by nativity. Insight into physical activities performed at work could inform efforts aimed at promoting recommended levels of physical activity among Latinos
Persistent disparities in cholesterol screening among immigrants to the United States
There are persistent disparities in cholesterol screening for immigrants, particularly recent immigrants from Mexico, but improved access to health care may be a viable policy intervention to reduce disparities
Activity and Weight Misperception among Overweight and Obese US Adults
Variation in associations of various types of activity with weight misperception should be considered when developing health promotion programs
Trends in inequalities in premature cancer mortality by educational level in Colombia, 1998–2007
BACKGROUND: There is a paucity of studies on socioeconomic inequalities in cancer mortality in developing countries. We examined trends in inequalities in cancer mortality by educational attainment in Colombia during a period of epidemiological transition and rapid expansion of health insurance coverage. METHODS: Population mortality data (1998-2007) were linked to census data to obtain age-standardised cancer mortality rates by educational attai…
Differences in neighborhood social cohesion and aerobic physical activity by Latino subgroup
Previous research has examined the role of neighborhood social cohesion in physical activity outcomes; however, less is known about this relationship across Latino subgroups. The purpose of our study was to examine the association between neighborhood social cohesion and aerobic leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) among Latino adults and to determine whether these associations differ by Latino subgroup. We used cross-sectional 2013-2014 Nationa…
Food Insecurity and Pre-diabetes in Adults: Race/Ethnic and Sex Differences
Limited food resources appear to place non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black women at risk for pre-diabetes. Linking food assistance programs with community-based health education programs may be a comprehensive approach to support those who are food insecure with diabetes prevention
Food insecurity and adult overweight/obesity: Gender and race/ethnic disparities
The Association of Psychosocial Factors With Leisure-Time Physical Activity Intention Among Latinas
The purpose of our study was to identify contributors underlying the intention to engage in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) among Latinas. A sample of Latinas was recruited from North Texas ( N = 405). Sequential multiple regression analysis was used to assess the association between sociodemographics, the role of Latino culture (i.e., fatalism, a cultural belief that may be related to LTPA intention), and theoretical constructs drawn from …
Neighborhood Walkability and Aerobic Physical Activity among Latinos
Objective: In this study, we examined neighborhood social cohesion (NSC) as a moderator in the association between neighborhood walkability and meeting the aerobic physical activity guideline among US Latino adults. Methods: We used 2015 National Health Interview Survey cross-sectional data from 4525 adult US Latino participants ≥18 years of age. NSC and walkability measures were self-reported. Higher walkability scores indicating higher walkabil…
The association between neighborhood social cohesion and sleep duration in Latinos
The variation in the contribution of neighborhood social cohesion to sleep duration by Latino subgroup should be considered in health promotion programs aimed at improving sleep among Latinos
Evaluation of the Role of Leisure Time Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Simultaneously on the Income-Overweight/Obesity Relationship
In the United States, overweight/obesity is more prevalent among those with low-income; higher income is related to greater leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and sedentary behavior (SB), which are inversely related to overweight/obesity. This study aimed to evaluate the role of LTPA and SB simultaneously in the income-overweight/obesity relationship. Cross-sectional data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007-2014) we…
Educational Attainment and Prevalence of Cardiovascular Health (Life’s Simple 7) in Asian Americans
Asian Americans have a high burden of cardiovascular disease, yet little is known about the social patterning of cardiovascular health (CVH) in this population. We examined if education ( 10+ years, and 15.9% for the U.S.-born. All models showed that low education compared to high education was associated with lower odds of having ideal CVH. This pattern remained in adjusted models but became non-significant when controlling for nativity (odds ra…
Cancer Research in the Time of Covid-19: A Colombian Narrative
Cancer research is deficient in Colombia and efforts and resources diverted due to the COVID-19 pandemic could worsen the situation. We explore the impact of the pandemic on cancer research funding, output, and conduct. We sought information at national level and used the experience of an academic reference center to contrast the impact at institutional level. We searched databases and official documents of national governmental institutions, tri…
The impact of breast cancer on social cognition in female Colombian patients
Social cognition impairments, especially in theory of mind, may be present in breast cancer, which can be relevant to understanding the social challenges that these patients encounter. This could indicate the need for therapeutic interventions to preserve social cognition skills in patients with breast cancer
Fear of Job Loss and Hypertension Prevalence Among Working Latino Adults
The Role of Neighborhood Social Cohesion in the Association between Seeing People Walk and Leisure-Time Walking among Latino adults
Few studies have investigated the association between seeing people walk and leisure-time walking, and the role of neighborhood social cohesion among Latinos/Latinx. We examined the association between frequency of seeing people walk within sight of home and leisure-time walking, and whether neighborhood social cohesion explained this association. We utilized cross-sectional data from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey from Latinos aged 18…
The association between work-related activities and leisure-time physical activity among Latinos
Our findings suggest that engaging in higher frequency of exertion and standing/walking at work are associated with being less likely to meet the aerobic physical activity guideline during leisure time among Latinos, with variation observed in meeting guidelines by nativity. Insight into physical activities performed at work could inform efforts aimed at promoting recommended levels of physical activity among Latinos
Appropriateness, acceptability and feasibility of a Latin American and Caribbean code against cancer in Colombia
Objectives. This study aimed to contrast Colombian stakeholders’ perceptions of the appropriateness, acceptability and feasibility of a code against cancer for Latin America and the Caribbean. Methods. This qualitative study used semistructured interviews and focus groups. Three stakeholder categories were considered: primary care physicians, decision-makers and program managers, and participants from the general population. Data collection follo…
Medicine (16 works) · Gerontology (12 works) · Demography (9 works) · Environmental health (9 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Demography (7 works) · Logistic regression (7 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (6 works) · Population (6 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (5 works)