Summer Institute 2011

HHDRC Summer Institute 2011

HHDRC Summer Institute 2011 - Discussion Panel

 

Translation of Measures
Sarah A. Felknor, Dr.PH., M.S.

Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis to Study Measurement Invariance
Roger E. Millsap

Perceptual and Agility Training in Hispanic Older Adults: A Fall Prevention on an Overlooked High-Risk Population
Dr. Rebecca Reed-Jones – Assistant Professor in Kinesiology

Measuring Trauma and PTSD in Latino Civilians at the Border
Dr. Kathleen O’Connor – Assistant Professor in Nursing

Improving the Comprehension of Health Related Text of Native Spanish Speakers Through a Reading Strategy
Dr. Ana Schwartz – Associate Professor in Psychology

Self-Reported Predictors of Language Proficiency and Health Literacy
Dr. Wendy Francis – Associate Professor in Psychology

Trans-border Movement: Understanding Within Group Differences among Latino Border Residents
Dr. Lisa Lapeyrouse, HHDRC Post-doctoral Research Associate 

Elevated Asthma Prevalence in Mexican-American Children in El Paso, TX 
Dr. Alma Ruiz-Payan, HHDRC Post-doctoral Research Associate 

Panel Discussion with Presenters:
Sharing Experiences in Hispanic Health Disparities Research 11:00am-12:00 Noon 

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Funding for this conference was made possible (in part) by P20MD002287-4 from the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention by trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.