Lei‐Shih Chen
Biographic Data
| ID | 7722938 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lei‐Shih Chen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lei‐Shih |
| FAMILY NAME | Chen |
| SIGNATURE | CHEN L S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Texas A&M University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5320-6350 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Development of Texas’s First Chinese American Community Health Worker Certification for Family Health History-Based Cancer Prevention
To address leading health organizations’ calls for public health professionals to adopt family health history (FHH) into their practice, we developed the first community health worker Texas state-certification program focusing on FHH-based cancer prevention for Chinese Americans, for whom cancer is the leading cause of death. The 160-hour program trained 46 Chinese American CHWs to provide FHH-based cancer prevention services for 1129 Chinese Ame…
Are College Students Interested in Family Health History Education? A Large Needs Assessment Survey Study
Family health history (FHH) is an essential foundation for personalized disease prevention. As the incidence of early-onset chronic diseases is increasing among college students, it is important to provide them with the education required to learn about their FHH. This study aimed to assess college students' interest in receiving FHH education, preferred topics, and desired learning methods. We invited college students to complete an online surve…
Chinese American and Non-Hispanic White Breast Cancer Patients’ Knowledge and Use of BRCA Testing
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Chinese American women. Knowing the BRCA1 and BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) gene mutation status can improve breast cancer patients' health outcomes by guiding targeted treatment towards preventing breast cancer recurrence and other BRCA-related cancers. Nevertheless, it is unclear if there is a disparity in knowledge and use of BRCA testing among Chinese American breast cancer patients. This cross-sect…
Chinese Americans’ Family History of Colorectal Cancer Communication With Primary Care Physicians
Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer for Chinese Americans. Family history (FH) plays an important role in clinical practice for CRC prevention. Nevertheless, Chinese Americans’ FH of CRC communication with primary care physicians (PCPs) are still unknown. Aims This study examined Chinese Americans’ behavior and the underlying psychological factors for FH of CRC communication with PCPs. Method A total number of 742 C…
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Intake, Abdominal Obesity, and Inflammation among US Adults without and with Prediabetes—An NHANES Study
Excessive sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) consumption and abdominal obesity have been independently linked to numerous disorders, including diabetes and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP). This study aimed to explore the association between SSB intake, abdominal obesity, and inflammation in normal and prediabetic adults. Sugar intake from SSBs was calculated from 24-h dietary recalls and further classified into non-, medium-, and high-intake. The …
The Impact of Covid-19 on Risky Behaviors and Health Changes in African-American Smokers Who Are Eligible for LDCT Screening
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted much of day-to-day life in the US and around the world. Smokers have a higher risk of adverse outcomes due to COVID-19. This study investigated the impact of COVID-19 on risky behaviors and health changes in lower income African-American smokers eligible for Low dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening, who may be more adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 22 African-American daily smokers wh…
Model-Selection-Based Approaches to Identifying the Optimal Number of Factors in Multilevel Exploratory Factor Analysis
This study examined the accuracy of commonly used model fit indexes in identifying number of factors in multilevel exploratory factor analysis using Monte Carlo simulations. Multilevel data were generated according to different scenarios of factor structures: cluster numbers, cluster sizes, and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) conditions. The results showed that when using the model-based approach, most of the commonly used fit indexes co…
Psychometric Properties of the POAGTS
Due to the increased prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), more children with ASD may be referred for genetic testing. It is important to develop a tool to help parents consider the benefits and drawbacks of genetic testing for ASD before pursuing genetic testing for children with ASD. We developed the first theory-based survey-Perceptions of ASD Genetic Testing Survey (POAGTS), as a tool to assist healthcare providers to better understan…
Attitudes toward Pursuing Genetic Testing among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Taiwan
Most of the parents of children with ASD that we interviewed expressed favorable views of ASD genetic testing. There exists a need to increase parental access to education and counseling, and to include testing coverage in Taiwanese national health insurance
Perceptions of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Etiology among Parents of Children with ASD
The parental perceptions of ASD etiology were diverse, but several views, such as vaccinations and spiritual or religious factors, were not based on scientific evidence. Health professionals and researchers can use these findings to develop and provide targeted education to parents who have children with ASD. Our findings also support policymakers in developing campaigns designed to increase parental ASD awareness and knowledge
Autism Spectrum Disorders
With the rapid growing rate of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), prenatal genetic testing (PGT) has been offered to detect various genomic disorders, including ASD, in Taiwan. However, disparities exist in this area, as there is limited research on factors associated with PGT utilization and relevant decision-making that may guide the regulations and ethical guidelines for culturally appropriate PGT services in Taiwan. This study proposed a compr…
Family Health History and Mate Selection
A Survey of Texas Health Educators' Family Health History-based Practice
Training health educators to incorporate FHH into their practice is needed. Our theoretical model suggests intervention points for future training
Perceived Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders among Taiwanese Parents of Affected Children
US Health Educators’ Likelihood of Adopting Genomic Competencies Into Health Promotion
Objectives. We examined US health educators’ likelihood of adopting genomic competencies—specific skills and knowledge in public health genomics—into health promotion and the factors influencing such likelihood. Methods. We developed and tested a model to assess likelihood to adopt genomic competencies. Data from 1607 health educators nationwide were collected through a Web-based survey. The model was tested through structural equation modeling. …
US Health Educators’ Likelihood of Adopting Genomic Competencies Into Health Promotion
Objectives. We examined US health educators’ likelihood of adopting genomic competencies—specific skills and knowledge in public health genomics—into health promotion and the factors influencing such likelihood. Methods. We developed and tested a model to assess likelihood to adopt genomic competencies. Data from 1607 health educators nationwide were collected through a Web-based survey. The model was tested through structural equation modeling. …
US Health Educators’ Likelihood of Adopting Genomic Competencies Into Health Promotion
Objectives. We examined US health educators’ likelihood of adopting genomic competencies—specific skills and knowledge in public health genomics—into health promotion and the factors influencing such likelihood. Methods. We developed and tested a model to assess likelihood to adopt genomic competencies. Data from 1607 health educators nationwide were collected through a Web-based survey. The model was tested through structural equation modeling. …
Perceived Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders among Taiwanese Parents of Affected Children
A Survey of Texas Health Educators' Family Health History-based Practice
Training health educators to incorporate FHH into their practice is needed. Our theoretical model suggests intervention points for future training
Family Health History and Mate Selection
Autism Spectrum Disorders
With the rapid growing rate of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), prenatal genetic testing (PGT) has been offered to detect various genomic disorders, including ASD, in Taiwan. However, disparities exist in this area, as there is limited research on factors associated with PGT utilization and relevant decision-making that may guide the regulations and ethical guidelines for culturally appropriate PGT services in Taiwan. This study proposed a compr…
The Impact of Covid-19 on Risky Behaviors and Health Changes in African-American Smokers Who Are Eligible for LDCT Screening
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted much of day-to-day life in the US and around the world. Smokers have a higher risk of adverse outcomes due to COVID-19. This study investigated the impact of COVID-19 on risky behaviors and health changes in lower income African-American smokers eligible for Low dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening, who may be more adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 22 African-American daily smokers wh…
Model-Selection-Based Approaches to Identifying the Optimal Number of Factors in Multilevel Exploratory Factor Analysis
This study examined the accuracy of commonly used model fit indexes in identifying number of factors in multilevel exploratory factor analysis using Monte Carlo simulations. Multilevel data were generated according to different scenarios of factor structures: cluster numbers, cluster sizes, and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) conditions. The results showed that when using the model-based approach, most of the commonly used fit indexes co…
Psychometric Properties of the POAGTS
Due to the increased prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), more children with ASD may be referred for genetic testing. It is important to develop a tool to help parents consider the benefits and drawbacks of genetic testing for ASD before pursuing genetic testing for children with ASD. We developed the first theory-based survey-Perceptions of ASD Genetic Testing Survey (POAGTS), as a tool to assist healthcare providers to better understan…
Attitudes toward Pursuing Genetic Testing among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Taiwan
Most of the parents of children with ASD that we interviewed expressed favorable views of ASD genetic testing. There exists a need to increase parental access to education and counseling, and to include testing coverage in Taiwanese national health insurance
Perceptions of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Etiology among Parents of Children with ASD
The parental perceptions of ASD etiology were diverse, but several views, such as vaccinations and spiritual or religious factors, were not based on scientific evidence. Health professionals and researchers can use these findings to develop and provide targeted education to parents who have children with ASD. Our findings also support policymakers in developing campaigns designed to increase parental ASD awareness and knowledge
Chinese Americans’ Family History of Colorectal Cancer Communication With Primary Care Physicians
Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer for Chinese Americans. Family history (FH) plays an important role in clinical practice for CRC prevention. Nevertheless, Chinese Americans’ FH of CRC communication with primary care physicians (PCPs) are still unknown. Aims This study examined Chinese Americans’ behavior and the underlying psychological factors for FH of CRC communication with PCPs. Method A total number of 742 C…
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Intake, Abdominal Obesity, and Inflammation among US Adults without and with Prediabetes—An NHANES Study
Excessive sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) consumption and abdominal obesity have been independently linked to numerous disorders, including diabetes and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP). This study aimed to explore the association between SSB intake, abdominal obesity, and inflammation in normal and prediabetic adults. Sugar intake from SSBs was calculated from 24-h dietary recalls and further classified into non-, medium-, and high-intake. The …
Are College Students Interested in Family Health History Education? A Large Needs Assessment Survey Study
Family health history (FHH) is an essential foundation for personalized disease prevention. As the incidence of early-onset chronic diseases is increasing among college students, it is important to provide them with the education required to learn about their FHH. This study aimed to assess college students' interest in receiving FHH education, preferred topics, and desired learning methods. We invited college students to complete an online surve…
Chinese American and Non-Hispanic White Breast Cancer Patients’ Knowledge and Use of BRCA Testing
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Chinese American women. Knowing the BRCA1 and BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) gene mutation status can improve breast cancer patients' health outcomes by guiding targeted treatment towards preventing breast cancer recurrence and other BRCA-related cancers. Nevertheless, it is unclear if there is a disparity in knowledge and use of BRCA testing among Chinese American breast cancer patients. This cross-sect…
Development of Texas’s First Chinese American Community Health Worker Certification for Family Health History-Based Cancer Prevention
To address leading health organizations’ calls for public health professionals to adopt family health history (FHH) into their practice, we developed the first community health worker Texas state-certification program focusing on FHH-based cancer prevention for Chinese Americans, for whom cancer is the leading cause of death. The 160-hour program trained 46 Chinese American CHWs to provide FHH-based cancer prevention services for 1129 Chinese Ame…
Medicine (12 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Autism (5 works) · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (5 works) · Ethnic group (5 works) · Family and Disability Support Research (5 works) · Family medicine (5 works) · Gerontology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Developmental psychology (4 works)