Deborah Gurgel Smith
Biographic Data
| ID | 6761702 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Deborah Gurgel Smith |
| GIVEN NAMES | Deborah Gurgel |
| FAMILY NAME | Smith |
| SIGNATURE | SMITH D G |
| AFFILIATIONS | Louisiana State University in Shreveport |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7880-9614 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Caregiving Across the Life Course
ObjectivesThis study examined how caregiving intensity, duration, and labor type are associated with physical and mental health among family caregivers (FCGs) across life-course stages.MethodsUsing cross-sectional data from 2,610 FCGs in the 2024 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, we applied multivariable logistic and linear regression models stratified by life-course stage.ResultsWomen had 65% higher odds of depression than men (aOR = 1…
Left in the Dark
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective tool for human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) prevention, but awareness among Hispanic women remains low. The current study evaluated sociodemographic and behavioral predictors of PrEP awareness and HIV/AIDS healthcare provider (HCP) conversations among Hispanic women. Limited knowledge and a lack of HCP conversations about PrEP and HIV/AIDS continue to delay th…
Perceived Risk and HPV Vaccination Awareness Among Women in Rural and Underserved Communities in the State of Louisiana
Despite the availability of effective preventive measures, women in rural and underserved communities of Louisiana face health disparities regarding human papillomavirus infections. This study explores how perceived risk and socioeconomic factors, such as income, influence HPV vaccine awareness and attitudes toward HPV risk. A cross-sectional study was conducted among women in rural and underserved areas of Louisiana from November 2022 to Decembe…
HIV testing inside Brazilian female prisons
This study aimed to identify the prevalence of women in prisons who have already had an HIV test inside prison and the factors associated with this test. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 1327 women in 15 prisons in 9 states in Brazil. Almost 60% (95% CI: 57.8-63.7) of women have already been tested for HIV in prison. The factors associated with this HIV test were age ≥41 years (OR = 1.9; 95% CI = 1.2-2.9), highest level of education (…
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HIV testing inside Brazilian female prisons
This study aimed to identify the prevalence of women in prisons who have already had an HIV test inside prison and the factors associated with this test. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 1327 women in 15 prisons in 9 states in Brazil. Almost 60% (95% CI: 57.8-63.7) of women have already been tested for HIV in prison. The factors associated with this HIV test were age ≥41 years (OR = 1.9; 95% CI = 1.2-2.9), highest level of education (…
Perceived Risk and HPV Vaccination Awareness Among Women in Rural and Underserved Communities in the State of Louisiana
Despite the availability of effective preventive measures, women in rural and underserved communities of Louisiana face health disparities regarding human papillomavirus infections. This study explores how perceived risk and socioeconomic factors, such as income, influence HPV vaccine awareness and attitudes toward HPV risk. A cross-sectional study was conducted among women in rural and underserved areas of Louisiana from November 2022 to Decembe…
Caregiving Across the Life Course
ObjectivesThis study examined how caregiving intensity, duration, and labor type are associated with physical and mental health among family caregivers (FCGs) across life-course stages.MethodsUsing cross-sectional data from 2,610 FCGs in the 2024 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, we applied multivariable logistic and linear regression models stratified by life-course stage.ResultsWomen had 65% higher odds of depression than men (aOR = 1…
Left in the Dark
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective tool for human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) prevention, but awareness among Hispanic women remains low. The current study evaluated sociodemographic and behavioral predictors of PrEP awareness and HIV/AIDS healthcare provider (HCP) conversations among Hispanic women. Limited knowledge and a lack of HCP conversations about PrEP and HIV/AIDS continue to delay th…
Demography (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Population (2 works) · Psychological intervention (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (1 work)