Carla Boutin‐Foster
Biographic Data
| ID | 6653525 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Carla Boutin‐Foster |
| GIVEN NAMES | Carla |
| FAMILY NAME | Boutin‐Foster |
| SIGNATURE | FOSTER C B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Cornell University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8811-1607 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
African Americans’ lived experiences with serious mental illness and cardiovascular disease
This study extends syndemic theory by illustrating how individuals themselves conceptualize the reciprocal entanglement of SMI and CVD within structural and environmental constraints. Findings underscore the need for integrated, equity-focused care models that address psychiatric and cardiovascular health simultaneously while embedding trust-building, housing stability, and food security interventions. Disrupting SMI-CVD interdependency ultimatel…
Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Associated with Serious Mental Illness among People of African Ancestry
In this sample, SMI was associated with higher CVD risk even after controlling for other CVD risk factors. There is an urgent need for earlier recognition and treatment of CVD and its risk factors in African American populations with SMI. Targeted clinical and lifestyle interventions in this population are warranted
Promoting Anti-Racism in Clinical Practice
Background: Promoting anti-racism in medicine entails naming racism as a contributor to health inequities and being intentional about changing race-based practices in health care. Unscientific assumptions about race have led to the proliferation of race-based coefficients in clinical algorithms. Identifying and eliminating this practice is a critical step to promoting anti-racism in health care. The New York City Department of Health and Mental H…
R.e.a.c.t
PURPOSE: In 2020, medical schools across the U.S. were called to task by students who demanded a response to structural racism in medicine. Many medical schools made anti-racism declarations and pledged to promote more inclusive learning environments. Much of the focus was on changing the pre-clinical curriculum and less on the everyday interactions that occur in clinical settings. As medical educators, we have an obligation to reinforce statemen…
Reconsidering Community-Engaged Research Through a Syndemic Theoretical Framework
Using syndemic framework as a starting point, the CEWG identified the following as aspects of community-engaged research that may warrant further consideration: 1) the need to examine multiple dimensions and assets of a community, 2) the need to view communities through an intersectionality lens, 3) the need to acknowledge the impact of historical and current trauma on the community, and 4) the need to provide support to community-engaged researc…
Impact of Depression and Demoralization on Blood Pressure Control in African Americans with Hypertension
Evaluation of HeartSmarts, a Faith-Based Cardiovascular Health Education Program
Understanding of cardiovascular disease risk factors among Bangladeshi immigrants in New York City
Understanding of cardiovascular disease risk factors was lower among Bangladeshis than whites. This was driven by Bangladeshis having less awareness regarding how exercise and being overweight contribute to CVD. Community based interventions and community health partnerships should target these behavioral risk factors in the Bangladeshi population
Community-Based, Preclinical Patient Navigation for Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Older Black Men Recruited From Barbershops
Objectives. To test the effectiveness of a preclinical, telephone-based patient navigation intervention to encourage colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among older Black men. Methods. We conducted a 3-parallel-arm, randomized trial among 731 self-identified Black men recruited at barbershops between 2010 and 2013 in New York City. Participants had to be aged 50 years or older, not be up-to-date on CRC screening, have uncontrolled high blood pressu…
“It’s Like Backing up Science with Scripture”
Results from the Trial Using Motivational Interviewing, Positive Affect, and Self-Affirmation in African Americans with Hypertension (TRIUMPH)
While this study did not demonstrate an intervention effect, it does provide important insight into the psychosocial factors that may underlie blood pressure control in African Americans. Implications for future behavioral intervention trials are discussed
Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Bangladeshi Immigrants in the US
Ethical Considerations for Conducting Health Disparities Research in Community Health Centers
Community health centers (CHCs) provide optimal research settings. They serve a high-risk, medically underserved population in the greatest need of intervention. Low socioeconomic status renders this population particularly vulnerable to research misconduct. Traditional principles of research ethics are often applied to participants only. The social-ecological model offers a comprehensive framework for applying these principles across multiple le…
Knowledge, Perceptions, and Experiences of Dominicans with Diabetes
Reducing HIV and Aids through Prevention (RHAP)
Psychosocial Correlates of Overweight or Obese Status in Latino Adults with Coronary Artery Disease
The Role of Community–Academic Partnerships
Forming partnerships between community organizations and AHCs can support the missions of AHCs and simultaneously develop and strengthen community capacity
Community-Based, Preclinical Patient Navigation for Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Older Black Men Recruited From Barbershops
Objectives. To test the effectiveness of a preclinical, telephone-based patient navigation intervention to encourage colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among older Black men. Methods. We conducted a 3-parallel-arm, randomized trial among 731 self-identified Black men recruited at barbershops between 2010 and 2013 in New York City. Participants had to be aged 50 years or older, not be up-to-date on CRC screening, have uncontrolled high blood pressu…
Ethical Considerations for Conducting Health Disparities Research in Community Health Centers
Community health centers (CHCs) provide optimal research settings. They serve a high-risk, medically underserved population in the greatest need of intervention. Low socioeconomic status renders this population particularly vulnerable to research misconduct. Traditional principles of research ethics are often applied to participants only. The social-ecological model offers a comprehensive framework for applying these principles across multiple le…
Reducing HIV and Aids through Prevention (RHAP)
The Role of Community–Academic Partnerships
Forming partnerships between community organizations and AHCs can support the missions of AHCs and simultaneously develop and strengthen community capacity
Psychosocial Correlates of Overweight or Obese Status in Latino Adults with Coronary Artery Disease
The Role of Community–Academic Partnerships
Forming partnerships between community organizations and AHCs can support the missions of AHCs and simultaneously develop and strengthen community capacity
Reducing HIV and Aids through Prevention (RHAP)
Knowledge, Perceptions, and Experiences of Dominicans with Diabetes
Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Bangladeshi Immigrants in the US
Ethical Considerations for Conducting Health Disparities Research in Community Health Centers
Community health centers (CHCs) provide optimal research settings. They serve a high-risk, medically underserved population in the greatest need of intervention. Low socioeconomic status renders this population particularly vulnerable to research misconduct. Traditional principles of research ethics are often applied to participants only. The social-ecological model offers a comprehensive framework for applying these principles across multiple le…
“It’s Like Backing up Science with Scripture”
Results from the Trial Using Motivational Interviewing, Positive Affect, and Self-Affirmation in African Americans with Hypertension (TRIUMPH)
While this study did not demonstrate an intervention effect, it does provide important insight into the psychosocial factors that may underlie blood pressure control in African Americans. Implications for future behavioral intervention trials are discussed
Evaluation of HeartSmarts, a Faith-Based Cardiovascular Health Education Program
Understanding of cardiovascular disease risk factors among Bangladeshi immigrants in New York City
Understanding of cardiovascular disease risk factors was lower among Bangladeshis than whites. This was driven by Bangladeshis having less awareness regarding how exercise and being overweight contribute to CVD. Community based interventions and community health partnerships should target these behavioral risk factors in the Bangladeshi population
Community-Based, Preclinical Patient Navigation for Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Older Black Men Recruited From Barbershops
Objectives. To test the effectiveness of a preclinical, telephone-based patient navigation intervention to encourage colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among older Black men. Methods. We conducted a 3-parallel-arm, randomized trial among 731 self-identified Black men recruited at barbershops between 2010 and 2013 in New York City. Participants had to be aged 50 years or older, not be up-to-date on CRC screening, have uncontrolled high blood pressu…
Impact of Depression and Demoralization on Blood Pressure Control in African Americans with Hypertension
R.e.a.c.t
PURPOSE: In 2020, medical schools across the U.S. were called to task by students who demanded a response to structural racism in medicine. Many medical schools made anti-racism declarations and pledged to promote more inclusive learning environments. Much of the focus was on changing the pre-clinical curriculum and less on the everyday interactions that occur in clinical settings. As medical educators, we have an obligation to reinforce statemen…
Reconsidering Community-Engaged Research Through a Syndemic Theoretical Framework
Using syndemic framework as a starting point, the CEWG identified the following as aspects of community-engaged research that may warrant further consideration: 1) the need to examine multiple dimensions and assets of a community, 2) the need to view communities through an intersectionality lens, 3) the need to acknowledge the impact of historical and current trauma on the community, and 4) the need to provide support to community-engaged researc…
Promoting Anti-Racism in Clinical Practice
Background: Promoting anti-racism in medicine entails naming racism as a contributor to health inequities and being intentional about changing race-based practices in health care. Unscientific assumptions about race have led to the proliferation of race-based coefficients in clinical algorithms. Identifying and eliminating this practice is a critical step to promoting anti-racism in health care. The New York City Department of Health and Mental H…
African Americans’ lived experiences with serious mental illness and cardiovascular disease
This study extends syndemic theory by illustrating how individuals themselves conceptualize the reciprocal entanglement of SMI and CVD within structural and environmental constraints. Findings underscore the need for integrated, equity-focused care models that address psychiatric and cardiovascular health simultaneously while embedding trust-building, housing stability, and food security interventions. Disrupting SMI-CVD interdependency ultimatel…
Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Associated with Serious Mental Illness among People of African Ancestry
In this sample, SMI was associated with higher CVD risk even after controlling for other CVD risk factors. There is an urgent need for earlier recognition and treatment of CVD and its risk factors in African American populations with SMI. Targeted clinical and lifestyle interventions in this population are warranted
Medicine (15 works) · Gerontology (9 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Internal Medicine (7 works) · Nursing (7 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Public health (7 works) · Disease (6 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Political science (5 works)