Journal Article |
| Parra-Medina DM, Wilcox S, Addy C, Felton G, Poston M, Wilson D. The "Heart Healthy and Ethnically Relevant" (HHER) Lifestyle Program for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction among African American Women: Description of the Intervention, Study Design and Baseline Results *** in preparation *** 2008 Apr;.
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| Parra-Medina DM, Messias D. Partnership Opportunities and Challenges in Community Based Research: Evaluation of an Educational Intervention Study *** in preparation *** 2008 Apr;.
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| Lytle L, Murday D, Evanson K, King P, Metcalf L, Moody J, Parra-Medina DM, Pratt C. Increasing Girls Level of Physical Activity Outside of School: Findings from the Trial of Activity in Adolescent Girls.*** in preparation *** 2008 Apr;.
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| Bopp M, Wilcox S, Laken M, Hooker S, Parra-Medina DM, Saunders R, Butler K, Fallon E, McClorin L. 8 Steps to Fitness: A Faith-Based, Behavior Change Physical Activity Intervention for African American *** in submission *** Health Psychology Review 2008 Mar;.
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| Hickey P, Parra-Medina DM, Evans A, Probst J, Griffin S. Assessing Adoption of an Interpreter Program: A Practical Example from an Ambulatory Outpatient Center *** in submission *** Journal of Transcultural Nursing 2008 Mar;.
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| Talbot L, Usdan S, Moore C, Smith B, Hurley D, Watkins K, Parra-Medina DM. Social Modeling Influences and Alcohol Consumption during the First Semester of College: A Natural History Study *** in submission *** Journal of American College Health 2008 Mar;.
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| Wilcox S, Parra-Medina DM, Felton G, Poston M, McClain A. A Recruiting and Training Health Care Providers to Deliver Physical Activity and Dietary Counseling in Primary Care *** in submission *** Annals of Family Medicine 2008 Mar;.
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| Elder J, Ayala GX, Parra-Medina DM, Talavera G. Community-Based Interventions in Latino/Hispanic Families *** in submission *** Annual Reviews of Public Health 2008 Mar;.
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| Torres M, Parra-Medina DM, Bellinger J, Johnson A, Probst JC. Rural Hospitals and Spanish Speaking Patients with Limited English Proficiency ***in press*** Journal of Healthcare Management 2008 Feb;.
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| Messias D, Jennings L, Fore E, McLoughlin K, Parra-Medina DM. Societal Images of Youth: Representations and Interpretations by Youth Actively Engaged in their Communities International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education 2008 Jan;21(2):159-178.
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| Meriwether RA, Wilcox S, Parra-Medina DM. Physical Activity Interventions in Clinical Settings Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports 2007 Jan;1:237-246.
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| Morrison K, Luchok K, Richter D, Parra-Medina DM. Factors Influencing Help-Seeking from Informal Networks among African-American Victims of Intimate Partner Violence Journal of Interpersonal Violence 2006 Jan;21(12):1493-1511.
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| Royce SW, Parra-Medina DM, Messias DH. Using Photovoice to Examine and Initiate Youth Empowerment in Community-Based Programs: A Picture of Process and Lessons Learned Californian Journal of Health Promotion 2006 Jan;4(3):80-91.
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| Jennings L, Parra-Medina DM, Messias DH, McLoughlin K. Toward a Critical Social Theory of Youth Empowerment: An Examination of Youth Empowerment Models Journal of Community Practice 2006 Jan;14(1-2):31-56.
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| Messias D, Fore E, McLoughlin K, Parra-Medina DM. Adults Work and Roles in Youth Empowerment Programs Journal of Family and Community Health 2005 Jan;28(4):320-337.
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| Reininger B, Evans A, Griffin S, Sanderson M, Vincent M, Valois R, Parra-Medina DM. Predicting Adolescent Risks Behaviors Based on an Ecological Framework and Assets American Journal of Health Behavior 2005 Jan;29(2):150-161.
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| Griffin S, Reininger B, Parra-Medina DM, Evans A, Sanderson M. Development of Multidimensional Scales to Measure Key Leaders Perceptions of Community Capacity and Organizational Capacity for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Journal of Family and Community Health 2005 Jan;28(4):307-319.
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| Parra-Medina DM, DAntonio A, Smith S, Levin S, Kirkner G, Mayer-Davis E. Recruitment and Retention Strategies for a Randomized Weight Loss Trial for Diabetic Patients Living in Medically Underserved Rural Counties of South Carolina: The Pounds Off with Empowerment (POWER) Study Journal of the American Dietetic Association 2004 Jan;104(1):70-75.
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| Mayer-Davis EJ, DAntonio A, Smith S, Kirkner G, Levin S, Parra-Medina DM, Schulz R. Pounds Off with Empowerment (POWER): A Clinical Trial of Weight Management Strategies for African American and White Persons with Diabetes in Rural, Medically Underserved Communities American Journal of Public Health 2004 Jan;94(10):1736-1742.
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| Parra-Medina DM, Wilcox S, Thompson-Robinson M, Sargent R, Will J. A Replicable Process for Redesigning Ethnically Relevant Educational Materials Journal of Womens Health 2004 Jan;13(5):579-588.
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| Evans A, Sanderson M, Griffin S, Reininger B, Vincent M, Parra-Medina DM, Valois R, Taylor D. An Exploration of the Relationship between Youth Assets and Engagement in Risky Sexual Behaviors Journal of Adolescent Health 2004 Jan;35(5):424-e21-30.
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Book Chapter |
| Parra-Medina DM, Fore E. Behavioral Studies. In: Beech, B. & Goodman, M. (Eds.). Race and Research: Perspectives on Minority Participation in Health Studies. Washington, DC: American Public Health Association; 2004. |
Electronic/Web Publication |
| Bopp M, Wilcox S, Laken M, Hooker S, Saunders R, Parra-Medina DM, Butler K, McClorin L. Evaluation of a Faith-Based Physical Activity Intervention Using the RE-AIM Framework Preventing Chronic Disease 2007 Oct. Available from: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/oct/pdf/06_0155.pdf . |
Federal |
| Funding Agency |
NIH/NIDDK |
| Title |
Behavioral/Support Intervention for Diet and Exercise among Underserved Women |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
1/2007 - 1/2012 |
| Role |
Co-Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
The primary aim of this community-based, randomized controlled trial is to test the effects of 16 weeks of behavioral/social support intervention on bady weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference compared to a usual-care, control group. |
| Funding Agency |
NIH/NHLBI |
| Title |
ENLACE: A Partnership to Promote Physical Activity among Mexican Immigrant Women |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
4/2008 - 4/2011 |
| Role |
Principal Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
The goal of this project is to use a CBPR approach to identify and understand factors that influence moderate intensity physical activity (MPA) behavior for Mexican immigrant women in the Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), SC and draw on this knowledge to develop and evaluate a theoretically-based, culturally competent intervention targeting individual, family and community influences of PA among Mexican immigrant women. |
| Funding Agency |
NIH/National Health, Lung & Blood Institute |
| Title |
HHER Lifestyle Program for CVD Risk Reduction |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
4/2004 - 5/2009 |
| Role |
Principal Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
The major goal of this project is to advance our understanding of how to effectively promote CVD risk reduction in health care settings among financially disadvantaged African American women ages 35 years and older. |
| Funding Agency |
National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute |
| Title |
Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research to HHER Lifestyle Program for CVD Risk Reduction |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
1/2007 - 1/2009 |
| Role |
Principal Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
This research supplement will support a doctoral student in a range of research experiences through the HHER study, including process evaluation, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript writing. The student will also conduct a mentored, ancillary research study that will provide qualitative data to inform her dissertation work examining how serving as the primary caregiver to children impacts women''s behavior change experiences. |
| Funding Agency |
National Institutes of Health/NCRR |
| Title |
South Carolinas Center for Clinical and Translational Research: Planning Phase |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
9/2006 - 9/2008 |
| Role |
Co-Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
The purpose of this initiative is to assist USC to create a uniquely transformative, novel, and integrative academic home for Clinical and Translational Science that has the resources to train and advance a cadre of well-trained multi- and inter-disciplinary investigators and research teams with access to innovative research tools and information technologies to promote the application of new knowledge and techniques to patient care. |
| Funding Agency |
NCI/CRCHD |
| Title |
SCCDCN: HPV Vaccine Acceptability and Promotion in Faith-Based Settings |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
8/2007 - 8/2008 |
| Role |
Co-Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
The goal of the proposed study is to explore the acceptance of and opportunities for promotion of the HPV vaccine in faith-based settings. |
| Funding Agency |
NIH/National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute |
| Title |
Trial of Activity in Adolescent Girls (TAAG) |
| Status |
Complete |
| Period |
10/2000 - 8/2007 |
| Role |
Co-Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
The Trial of Activity for Adolescent Girls (TAAG) is a physical activity study being conducted in six U.S. communities. TAAG is designed to investigate the levels of physical activity in the communities. |
State |
| Funding Agency |
American Cancer Society & South Carolina Cancer Alliance |
| Title |
Partnership for Cancer Prevention: Latina Initiative |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
1/2008 - 1/2009 |
| Role |
Principal Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
To adapt the SCCA Cancer Education Guide to be culturally-relevant to Hispanics in South Carolina and pilot test it in the community using a Promotora model. |
