Rula Btoush
Biographic Data
| ID | 96914 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rula Btoush |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rula |
| FAMILY NAME | Btoush |
| SIGNATURE | BTOUSH R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2702-5326 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Cervical Cancer Risk: Sexual and Screening Behaviors Among Middle Eastern College Women in the United States
INTRODUCTION: This study examined factors associated with sexual and cervical cancer screening behaviors among Middle Eastern (ME) college women. METHODS: This cross-sectional design included 406 college women of ME Arab background in the United States. Data were collected via an anonymous online survey. Analysis included regression models to identify predictors of sexual and screening behaviors. RESULTS: The rates were 61% ever having sexual int…
Developing an mHealth Intervention to Increase HPV Vaccine Confidence Among Black Families
Despite over 15 years of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination implementation, uptake remains below national targets. Black/African American adolescents are less likely to complete the HPV vaccine series, due to a myriad of multilevel factors including vaccine hesitancy. The objective of this study was to develop a tailored mHealth intervention to promote vaccine confidence among Black families with adolescents. We generated a message bank from …
Predictors of Breast Cancer Screening Among Immigrant Garifuna Women
The study identified positive structural forces in the New York City community such as access to healthcare that may explain adherence to recommended breast cancer screening guidelines among immigrant Garifuna women
The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on the Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) Among Asian Indians (AIs) in New Jersey: A Secondary Analysis of the BRFSS Survey From 2013 to 2017
Introduction: Asian Indians (AIs), the second largest immigrant population in the United States, are disproportionately affected by type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at a lower age and body mass index (BMI). The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between social determinants of health (SDOH) and the diagnosis of T2DM among AIs in New Jersey (NJ). Methodology: This was a secondary data analysis of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveil…
Cervical Cancer Screening Among Older Garifuna Women Residing in New York City
Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Latina Mothers of South American and Caribbean Descent in the Eastern US
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine knowledge, attitudes, barriers, and facilitators for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among Latina mothers of HPV vaccine-eligible children in low-income urban areas, as well as useful strategies to improve HPV vaccination. Methods: The study included 132 Latina mothers of HPV vaccine-eligible children, interviewed in 14 focus groups. Using semi-structured discussions, mothers were asked abo…
Attitudes of Palestinians Toward Social Work Interventions in Cases of Wife Assault
The study examined the attitudes of Palestinian adults toward social work interventions in cases of husband-to-wife assault (HWA). A survey, using self-administered questionnaires and interviews, was conducted among a random sample of 624 adults from the Palestinian Authority. Results indicate higher levels of support for interventions aimed at helping the couple solve their problems than for interventions aimed at protecting the safety of batter…
Intimate Partner Violence and Risk for Cervical Cancer
Initiation of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Predominantly Minority Female and Male Adolescents at Inner-City Community Health Centers
Objectives. We examined the prevalence and correlates of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine initiation among adolescents in low-income, urban areas. Methods. The study consisted of electronic health record data on HPV vaccination for 3180 adolescents (aged 10–20 years) at a multisite community health center in 2011. Results. Only 27% initiated the HPV vaccine. The adjusted odds ratio (AOR) of HPV vaccination was lower among older adolescents (AOR…
Association between exposure to political violence and intimate-partner violence in the occupied Palestinian territory: A cross-sectional study
Care Provided in Visits Coded for Intimate Partner Violence in a National Survey of Emergency Departments
Identifying Individual Competency in Emerging Areas of Practice: An Applied Approach
Competency designation is important for any discipline to define individual performance expectations. Although public health (PH) agencies have always responded to emergencies, individual expectations have not been specified. The authors identified individual competencies necessary for organizations to meet performance standards. In the first stage, a Delphi survey served to identify competencies needed by staff to respond to any emergency, inclu…
Intimate Partner Violence and Risk for Cervical Cancer
Attitudes of Palestinians Toward Social Work Interventions in Cases of Wife Assault
The study examined the attitudes of Palestinian adults toward social work interventions in cases of husband-to-wife assault (HWA). A survey, using self-administered questionnaires and interviews, was conducted among a random sample of 624 adults from the Palestinian Authority. Results indicate higher levels of support for interventions aimed at helping the couple solve their problems than for interventions aimed at protecting the safety of batter…
Identifying Individual Competency in Emerging Areas of Practice: An Applied Approach
Competency designation is important for any discipline to define individual performance expectations. Although public health (PH) agencies have always responded to emergencies, individual expectations have not been specified. The authors identified individual competencies necessary for organizations to meet performance standards. In the first stage, a Delphi survey served to identify competencies needed by staff to respond to any emergency, inclu…
Identifying Individual Competency in Emerging Areas of Practice: An Applied Approach
Competency designation is important for any discipline to define individual performance expectations. Although public health (PH) agencies have always responded to emergencies, individual expectations have not been specified. The authors identified individual competencies necessary for organizations to meet performance standards. In the first stage, a Delphi survey served to identify competencies needed by staff to respond to any emergency, inclu…
Care Provided in Visits Coded for Intimate Partner Violence in a National Survey of Emergency Departments
Association between exposure to political violence and intimate-partner violence in the occupied Palestinian territory: A cross-sectional study
Intimate Partner Violence and Risk for Cervical Cancer
Initiation of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Predominantly Minority Female and Male Adolescents at Inner-City Community Health Centers
Objectives. We examined the prevalence and correlates of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine initiation among adolescents in low-income, urban areas. Methods. The study consisted of electronic health record data on HPV vaccination for 3180 adolescents (aged 10–20 years) at a multisite community health center in 2011. Results. Only 27% initiated the HPV vaccine. The adjusted odds ratio (AOR) of HPV vaccination was lower among older adolescents (AOR…
Attitudes of Palestinians Toward Social Work Interventions in Cases of Wife Assault
The study examined the attitudes of Palestinian adults toward social work interventions in cases of husband-to-wife assault (HWA). A survey, using self-administered questionnaires and interviews, was conducted among a random sample of 624 adults from the Palestinian Authority. Results indicate higher levels of support for interventions aimed at helping the couple solve their problems than for interventions aimed at protecting the safety of batter…
Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Latina Mothers of South American and Caribbean Descent in the Eastern US
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine knowledge, attitudes, barriers, and facilitators for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among Latina mothers of HPV vaccine-eligible children in low-income urban areas, as well as useful strategies to improve HPV vaccination. Methods: The study included 132 Latina mothers of HPV vaccine-eligible children, interviewed in 14 focus groups. Using semi-structured discussions, mothers were asked abo…
The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on the Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) Among Asian Indians (AIs) in New Jersey: A Secondary Analysis of the BRFSS Survey From 2013 to 2017
Introduction: Asian Indians (AIs), the second largest immigrant population in the United States, are disproportionately affected by type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at a lower age and body mass index (BMI). The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between social determinants of health (SDOH) and the diagnosis of T2DM among AIs in New Jersey (NJ). Methodology: This was a secondary data analysis of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveil…
Cervical Cancer Screening Among Older Garifuna Women Residing in New York City
Predictors of Breast Cancer Screening Among Immigrant Garifuna Women
The study identified positive structural forces in the New York City community such as access to healthcare that may explain adherence to recommended breast cancer screening guidelines among immigrant Garifuna women
Cervical Cancer Risk: Sexual and Screening Behaviors Among Middle Eastern College Women in the United States
INTRODUCTION: This study examined factors associated with sexual and cervical cancer screening behaviors among Middle Eastern (ME) college women. METHODS: This cross-sectional design included 406 college women of ME Arab background in the United States. Data were collected via an anonymous online survey. Analysis included regression models to identify predictors of sexual and screening behaviors. RESULTS: The rates were 61% ever having sexual int…
Developing an mHealth Intervention to Increase HPV Vaccine Confidence Among Black Families
Despite over 15 years of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination implementation, uptake remains below national targets. Black/African American adolescents are less likely to complete the HPV vaccine series, due to a myriad of multilevel factors including vaccine hesitancy. The objective of this study was to develop a tailored mHealth intervention to promote vaccine confidence among Black families with adolescents. We generated a message bank from …
Medicine (9 works) · Cervical Cancer and HPV Research (5 works) · Internal Medicine (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Cervical cancer (4 works) · Domestic violence (4 works) · Family medicine (4 works) · Intimate Partner and Family Violence (4 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (4 works) · Nursing (4 works)