Francisco Cartujano‐Barrera
Biographic Data
| ID | 7826750 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Francisco Cartujano‐Barrera |
| GIVEN NAMES | Francisco |
| FAMILY NAME | Cartujano‐Barrera |
| SIGNATURE | BARRERA F C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Rochester Medicine |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8069-1750 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 17 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Assessing Text Messaging Interactivity with a Vaping Cessation Intervention Among Latino Young Adults
Objective To assess text messaging interactivity with a vaping cessation intervention among Latino young adults.Methods As part of a single-arm pilot study, 40 Latino young adults (ages 18–25) received Kick Vaping, a vaping cessation text messaging intervention. Kick Vaping, available in English and Spanish, was developed in partnership with a Community Advisory Board of Latino young adults and consisted of 212 text messages delivered throughout …
Understanding biopsychosocial factors influencing cigarette smoking among transgender and gender diverse individuals living in Argentina
The prevalence of cigarette smoking among transgender women in Argentina is 42%, more than double the rate compared to cisgender women. To understand biopsychosocial factors influencing cigarette smoking among transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals living in Argentina. Between December 2023 and January 2024, 19 qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted face-to-face with TGD individuals. TGD peer navigators recruited particip…
Exposure to E-Cigarette Marketing and Susceptibility to Future Vaping among Black and Latino Adolescents in the United States
Evidence suggests an association between exposure to electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) marketing and e-cigarette use (vaping) among adolescents. However, there is limited evidence on exposure to e-cigarette marketing and susceptibility to future vaping, especially among Black and Latino adolescents. This study aimed to examine associations between exposure to e-cigarette marketing and susceptibility to future vaping among Black and Latino adoles…
Investigation of Psychometric Properties and Correlation with Psychological Distress after Hurricane Hazards in Puerto Rico
The HHI is a valid and reliable tool for assessing mental health impact in cancer survivors after hurricanes. However, the study had limitations, including its small sample size and lack of control for all confounding variables. Future research with larger and more diverse samples is needed to further validate the HHI and examine its generalizability
Kick Vaping
It is feasible to recruit and retain Latino young adults in a vaping cessation text messaging intervention. Kick Vaping generated high satisfaction among Latino young adults, significantly increased self-efficacy, and resulted in a notable vaping cessation rate at Month 3. Additional testing in a randomized controlled trial is warranted to assess the efficacy of the intervention
Prevalence and correlates of current cigarette smoking among transgender women in Argentina
Objective To assess the prevalence of current cigarette smoking among transgender women in Argentina, and to examine the unique associations of current cigarette smoking with demographic and psychosocial factors. Methods This study is a secondary data analysis of the TransCITAR – a prospective cohort study of transgender individuals living in Buenos Aires, Argentina – baseline data. The baseline survey collected information on sociodemographic ch…
Are Black and Latino adolescents being asked if they use electronic cigarettes and advised not to use them? Results from a community-based survey
Objective This study aimed to explore whether African American/Black and Hispanic/Latino adolescents are being asked about electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use (vaping) and advised not to use them. Methods In 2021, adolescents ( N = 362) with no vaping history, self-identified as African American/Black and/or Hispanic/Latino, and able to read and speak English and/or Spanish were recruited through partner schools and community-based organizatio…
Understanding the Perspectives of Latino Adults Who Smoke on Physical Activity
Smoking and sedentary lifestyle frequently co-occur among Latinos. Evidence suggests that moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) may enhance smoking cessation rates. However, this synergistic phenomenon has not been studied among Latinos, the largest minority group in the United States. This qualitative study consisted of semi-structured interviews in English or Spanish with Latino adults who smoke (n = 20) to understand their perspectives…
Proactive and Reactive Recruitment of Black and Latino Adolescents in a Vaping Prevention Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study was to assesses the effectiveness of proactive and reactive methods in the recruitment of Black and Latino adolescents into a vaping-prevention randomized controlled trial (RCT). This study also assessed the characteristics of study participants by recruitment method. Proactive recruitment strategies included study presentations at community-based events (e.g., festivals, health fairs), school-based events (e.g., back-to…
Cross-Sectional Associations of Self-Reported Social/Emotional Support and Life Satisfaction with Smoking and Vaping Status in Adults
This study aimed to examine the cross-sectional association of self-reported social/emotional support and life satisfaction with smoking/vaping status in US adults. The study included 47,163 adult participants who self-reported social/emotional support, life satisfaction, and smoking/vaping status in the 2016 and 2017 BRFSS national survey data. We used multivariable weighted logistic regression models to measure the cross-sectional association o…
Evaluating the Immediate Impact of Graphic Messages for Vaping Prevention among Black and Latino Adolescents
The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the immediate impact of vaping prevention graphic messages on the susceptibility to future vaping among Black and Latino adolescents (ages 12 to 17). Graphic messages (available in English and Spanish) were developed using participatory research procedures with Black and Latino adolescents. Recruitment was conducted by a team of diverse, bilingual (English and Spanish), trained recruiters. Participant…
Barriers and Facilitators of Smoking Cessation among Latinos Living with HIV
The purpose of this study was to identify the perspectives from key leaders of community-based organizations (CBOs) and clinics serving people living with HIV on barriers and facilitators of smoking cessation among Latino smokers living with HIV. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in English and Spanish with 10 key leaders. Using a social ecological model, qualitative theoretical analysis was used to analyze the results. Participants ident…
Genetic Variants in Smoking-Related Genes in Two Smoking Cessation Programs
Previous studies have identified variants in genes encoding proteins associated with the degree of addiction, smoking onset, and cessation. We aimed to describe thirty-one single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in seven candidate genomic regions spanning six genes associated with tobacco-smoking in a cross-sectional study from two different interventions for quitting smoking: (1) thirty-eight smokers were recruited via multimedia to participate i…
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…
Feasibility and Effectiveness of Recruiting Latinos in Decídetexto—A Smoking Cessation Clinical Trial from an Emergency Department Patient Registry
There is an underrepresentation of Latinos in smoking cessation clinical trials. This study describes the feasibility and effectiveness of recruiting Latino smokers in the U.S. from an emergency department (ED) patient registry into a randomized smoking cessation clinical trial. Recruitment occurred from the Hackensack University Medical Center ED. Potential participants were contacted from a patient registry. The primary outcome was whether the …
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Culturally- and Linguistically-Adapted Smoking Cessation Text Messaging Intervention for Latino Smokers
Objective: Assess the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally- and linguistically-adapted smoking cessation text messaging intervention for Latino smokers. Methods: Using a community-based strategy, 50 Latino smokers were recruited to participate in a smoking cessation pilot study. Participants received a 12-week text messaging intervention and were offered Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) at no cost. We assessed biochemically verified ab…
The Urgent Need to Address Violence Against Health Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Rodríguez-Bolaños, Rosibel PhD; Cartujano-Barrera, Francisco MD; Cartujano, Brenda MD; Flores, Yvonne N. PhD; Cupertino, Ana Paula PhD; Gallegos-Carrillo, Katia ScD Author Information
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Feasibility and Acceptability of a Culturally- and Linguistically-Adapted Smoking Cessation Text Messaging Intervention for Latino Smokers
Objective: Assess the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally- and linguistically-adapted smoking cessation text messaging intervention for Latino smokers. Methods: Using a community-based strategy, 50 Latino smokers were recruited to participate in a smoking cessation pilot study. Participants received a 12-week text messaging intervention and were offered Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) at no cost. We assessed biochemically verified ab…
The Urgent Need to Address Violence Against Health Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Rodríguez-Bolaños, Rosibel PhD; Cartujano-Barrera, Francisco MD; Cartujano, Brenda MD; Flores, Yvonne N. PhD; Cupertino, Ana Paula PhD; Gallegos-Carrillo, Katia ScD Author Information
Barriers and Facilitators of Smoking Cessation among Latinos Living with HIV
The purpose of this study was to identify the perspectives from key leaders of community-based organizations (CBOs) and clinics serving people living with HIV on barriers and facilitators of smoking cessation among Latino smokers living with HIV. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in English and Spanish with 10 key leaders. Using a social ecological model, qualitative theoretical analysis was used to analyze the results. Participants ident…
Genetic Variants in Smoking-Related Genes in Two Smoking Cessation Programs
Previous studies have identified variants in genes encoding proteins associated with the degree of addiction, smoking onset, and cessation. We aimed to describe thirty-one single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in seven candidate genomic regions spanning six genes associated with tobacco-smoking in a cross-sectional study from two different interventions for quitting smoking: (1) thirty-eight smokers were recruited via multimedia to participate i…
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…
Feasibility and Effectiveness of Recruiting Latinos in Decídetexto—A Smoking Cessation Clinical Trial from an Emergency Department Patient Registry
There is an underrepresentation of Latinos in smoking cessation clinical trials. This study describes the feasibility and effectiveness of recruiting Latino smokers in the U.S. from an emergency department (ED) patient registry into a randomized smoking cessation clinical trial. Recruitment occurred from the Hackensack University Medical Center ED. Potential participants were contacted from a patient registry. The primary outcome was whether the …
Proactive and Reactive Recruitment of Black and Latino Adolescents in a Vaping Prevention Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study was to assesses the effectiveness of proactive and reactive methods in the recruitment of Black and Latino adolescents into a vaping-prevention randomized controlled trial (RCT). This study also assessed the characteristics of study participants by recruitment method. Proactive recruitment strategies included study presentations at community-based events (e.g., festivals, health fairs), school-based events (e.g., back-to…
Cross-Sectional Associations of Self-Reported Social/Emotional Support and Life Satisfaction with Smoking and Vaping Status in Adults
This study aimed to examine the cross-sectional association of self-reported social/emotional support and life satisfaction with smoking/vaping status in US adults. The study included 47,163 adult participants who self-reported social/emotional support, life satisfaction, and smoking/vaping status in the 2016 and 2017 BRFSS national survey data. We used multivariable weighted logistic regression models to measure the cross-sectional association o…
Evaluating the Immediate Impact of Graphic Messages for Vaping Prevention among Black and Latino Adolescents
The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the immediate impact of vaping prevention graphic messages on the susceptibility to future vaping among Black and Latino adolescents (ages 12 to 17). Graphic messages (available in English and Spanish) were developed using participatory research procedures with Black and Latino adolescents. Recruitment was conducted by a team of diverse, bilingual (English and Spanish), trained recruiters. Participant…
Prevalence and correlates of current cigarette smoking among transgender women in Argentina
Objective To assess the prevalence of current cigarette smoking among transgender women in Argentina, and to examine the unique associations of current cigarette smoking with demographic and psychosocial factors. Methods This study is a secondary data analysis of the TransCITAR – a prospective cohort study of transgender individuals living in Buenos Aires, Argentina – baseline data. The baseline survey collected information on sociodemographic ch…
Are Black and Latino adolescents being asked if they use electronic cigarettes and advised not to use them? Results from a community-based survey
Objective This study aimed to explore whether African American/Black and Hispanic/Latino adolescents are being asked about electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use (vaping) and advised not to use them. Methods In 2021, adolescents ( N = 362) with no vaping history, self-identified as African American/Black and/or Hispanic/Latino, and able to read and speak English and/or Spanish were recruited through partner schools and community-based organizatio…
Understanding the Perspectives of Latino Adults Who Smoke on Physical Activity
Smoking and sedentary lifestyle frequently co-occur among Latinos. Evidence suggests that moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) may enhance smoking cessation rates. However, this synergistic phenomenon has not been studied among Latinos, the largest minority group in the United States. This qualitative study consisted of semi-structured interviews in English or Spanish with Latino adults who smoke (n = 20) to understand their perspectives…
Exposure to E-Cigarette Marketing and Susceptibility to Future Vaping among Black and Latino Adolescents in the United States
Evidence suggests an association between exposure to electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) marketing and e-cigarette use (vaping) among adolescents. However, there is limited evidence on exposure to e-cigarette marketing and susceptibility to future vaping, especially among Black and Latino adolescents. This study aimed to examine associations between exposure to e-cigarette marketing and susceptibility to future vaping among Black and Latino adoles…
Investigation of Psychometric Properties and Correlation with Psychological Distress after Hurricane Hazards in Puerto Rico
The HHI is a valid and reliable tool for assessing mental health impact in cancer survivors after hurricanes. However, the study had limitations, including its small sample size and lack of control for all confounding variables. Future research with larger and more diverse samples is needed to further validate the HHI and examine its generalizability
Kick Vaping
It is feasible to recruit and retain Latino young adults in a vaping cessation text messaging intervention. Kick Vaping generated high satisfaction among Latino young adults, significantly increased self-efficacy, and resulted in a notable vaping cessation rate at Month 3. Additional testing in a randomized controlled trial is warranted to assess the efficacy of the intervention
Assessing Text Messaging Interactivity with a Vaping Cessation Intervention Among Latino Young Adults
Objective To assess text messaging interactivity with a vaping cessation intervention among Latino young adults.Methods As part of a single-arm pilot study, 40 Latino young adults (ages 18–25) received Kick Vaping, a vaping cessation text messaging intervention. Kick Vaping, available in English and Spanish, was developed in partnership with a Community Advisory Board of Latino young adults and consisted of 212 text messages delivered throughout …
Understanding biopsychosocial factors influencing cigarette smoking among transgender and gender diverse individuals living in Argentina
The prevalence of cigarette smoking among transgender women in Argentina is 42%, more than double the rate compared to cisgender women. To understand biopsychosocial factors influencing cigarette smoking among transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals living in Argentina. Between December 2023 and January 2024, 19 qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted face-to-face with TGD individuals. TGD peer navigators recruited particip…
Medicine (17 works) · Psychiatry (9 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Smoking cessation (9 works) · Smoking Behavior and Cessation (8 works) · Gerontology (7 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Family medicine (4 works)