Area: Healthy Living
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Healthy School Recognized Campus (HSRC) Program
Using a school-wide walking program to build healthy habits.
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Spanish Translation of USDA EFNEP Food and Physical Activity Behavior Questionnaire
Principal Investigator: Alexandra L. MacMillan Uribe, Ph.D. This study involves a collection of psychometric testing, including cognitive interviews conducted virtually (via Microsoft Teams or Zoom) or in-person at partner institutions (Texas A&M, UC Merced, Rutgers, Oklahoma State University). The goal is to establish face validity and semantic equivalence for EFNEP-eligible Spanish-speaking adults in Texas, Oklahoma,…
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Produce Prescription Program for Healthy Blood Pressure (PRx BP)
Principal Investigator: Alexandra L. MacMillan Uribe, Ph.D. This pilot randomized controlled trial targets West Dallas, TX residents with hypertension, aiming to improve blood pressure through fresh produce consumption. Participants are randomized into intervention and control groups. The intervention group receives weekly produce bags and educational sessions from June to December 2023. The control group, initially…
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Pay-What-You-Can Community Cafés
Principal Investigator: Alexandra L. MacMillan Uribe, Ph.D. Community cafes offer a novel approach addressing food insecurity, welcoming everyone regardless of their ability to pay. This descriptive study gathers data from cafe guests and volunteers through an online survey to understand their motivations for engaging with the cafe model, whether for food, community, or other reasons.…
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Public health communication during the COVID-19 health crisis: sustainable pathways to improve health information access and reach among underserved communities
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications September 15, 2024 Phrashiah Githinji, Alexandra L. MacMillan Uribe, Jacob Szeszulski, Chad D. Rethorst, Vi Luong, Lucy Xin, Laura J. Rolke, Miquela G. Smith & Rebecca A. Seguin-Fowler