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  • Ramirez A.G., Chalela P., Gallion K., Velez L.F. Energy balance feasibility study for Latinas in Texas: a qualitative assessment. Prev Chronic Dis 2007;4(4); http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/oct/07_0052.htm.
  • Chalela, P., Vélez, L.F., Ramirez, A.G. Social Influences, Attitudes and Beliefs Associated with Smoking Among Border Latino Youth. Journal of School Health 2007 Apr; v77 n4: 187-195.
  • Stephenson M.T., Velez, L.F., Chalela, P., Ramirez, A., Hoyle, R. The reliability and validity of the Brief Sensation Seeking Scale (BSSS-8) with young adult Latino workers: Implications for tobacco and alcohol disparity research. Addiction 2007; 102 (Suppl. 2) 79-91.
  • Gallo L.C., Espinosa de los Monteros K., Ferent V.,Urbina J., Talavera G. Education, Psychosocial Resources, and Metabolic Syndrome Variables in Latinas. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. January 2007.
  • Nelson T., Perez A., Alcaraz J., Talavera G., McCarthy J.J. Family history of diabetes, acculturation, and the Metabolic Syndrome among Mexican Americans: Proyecto SALSA. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders 2007; 5: 262-269.
  • Howe, H.L., Wu, X., Ries, L.A.G., Cokkinides, V., Ahmed, F., Jemal, A., et al. Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2003, Featuring Cancer Among U.S. Hispanic/Latino Populations. Wiley InterScience; 2006 Jul. Available from: www.interscience.wiley.com.
  • Ramirez, A.G., Gallion, K., Pérez-Stable, E.P., Talavera, G., Marti, J., Penedo, F., Trapido, E., Giachello, A., Medrano, M. Redes En Acción: Increasing Hispanic Participation in Cancer Research. Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2006 Oct 15; 107 (8 Suppl): 2022-33.
  • Yepes-Rios M., Reimann J.O., Talavera A.C., de Esparza A.R., Talavera G.A. Colorectal cancer screening among mexican americans at a community clinic. Am J Prev Med. 2006 Mar; 30(3): 204-10. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&
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  • McAlister, A.L., Huang, P., Ramirez, A.G. Settlement-funded Tobacco Control in Texas: 2000-2004 Pilot Project Effects on Cigarette Smoking. Public Health Reports, 2006; 121(3): 235-238.
  • Ramirez, A.G., Vélez, L.F., Chalela, P., Grussendorf, J., McAlister, A. Tobacco Control Policy Advocacy Attitudes and Self-Efficacy Among Ethnically Diverse High School Students. Health Education & Behavior, 2006; 33(4): 502-514.
  • Ramirez, A.G., Aparicio-Ting, F.E., San Miguel de Majors, S., Miller, A.R. Interest, Awareness, and Perceptions of Genetic Testing Among Hispanic Family Members of Breast Cancer Survivors. Ethnicity & Disease, Spring 2006; 16(2): 398-403.
  • Ramirez, A.G., Gomez, J. Genetics and Latinos: Proceedings of a National Summit. Cancer Res, 2005; 68(8): 2996, April 2005.
  • Ramirez, A.G., Gallion, K.J., Suarez, L., Giachello, A.L., Marti, J.R., Medrano, M.A., Pérez-Stable, E.J., Talavera, G.A., Trapido, E.J. A National Agenda for Latino Cancer Prevention and Control. Cancer, 2005; 103(11): 2209-15, Jun 1, 2005.
  • Ramirez, A.G., Suarez, L., Chalela, P., Talavera, G.A., Marti, J.R., Trapido, E.J., Villarreal, R., Pérez-Stable, E.J. Cancer Risk Factors Among Men of Diverse Hispanic or Latino Origins. Prev Med, 2004; 39(2): 263-9, August 2004.
  • Aparicio-Ting, F., Ramirez, A.G. Breast and Cervical Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Screening Practices of Hispanic Women Diagnosed with Cancer. Journal of Cancer Education, 2003; 18(4): 230-236, October 27, 2003.
  • Talavera, G.A., Ramirez, A.G., Suarez, L., Villarreal, R., Marti, J., Trapido, E., Pérez-Stable, E.J. Predictors of Digital Rectal Examination in U.S. Latinos. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2002; 22(1) pp. 36-41, January 2002.
  • Woodruff S, Talavera G, Elder J. Evaluation of a Culturally Appropriate Smoking Cessation Intervention for Latinos. Tobacco Control 2002; 11:361-367.
  • Pérez-Stable, E.J., Ramirez, A.G., Villarreal, R., Talavera, G.A., Trapido, E., Suarez, L., Marti, J., McAlister, A. Cigarette Smoking Behavior Among U.S. Latino Men and Women from Different Countries of Origin. American Journal of Public Health. Vol. 91, No. 9, pp. 1424-1430, September 2001.
  • Ramirez, A.G., Talavera, G.A., Villarreal, R., Suarez, L., McAlister, A., Trapido, E., Pérez-Stable, E., Marti, J. Breast Cancer Screening in Regional Hispanic Populations. Health Education Research. Vol. 15, No. 5, pp. 559-568, September 2000.
  • Suarez, L., Ramirez, A.G., Villarreal, R., Marti, J., McAlister, A., Talavera, G.A., Trapido, E., Pérez-Stable, E.J. Social Networks and Cancer Screening in Four U.S. Hispanic Groups. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 47-52, July 2000.
  • Ramirez, A.G., Chalela, P., Presswood, D.T. Developing a Theory-Based Anti-Drug Communication Campaign for Hispanic Children and Parents. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 72-79, May 2000.
  • Ramirez, A.G., Suarez, L., McAlister, A., Villarreal, R., Trapido, E., Talavera, G.A., Pérez-Stable, E.J., Marti, J. Cervical Cancer Screening in Regional Hispanic Populations. American Journal of Health Behavior. Vol. 24, No. 3, pp. 181-92, May/June 2000.
  • Ramirez, A.G., Suarez, L., West, D.W., Chalela, P., Presswood, D.T. Hispanics: Are We Being Counted Accurately? Challenges and Recommendations. Journal of Registry Management. Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 142-148, November 1999.
  • Ramirez, A.G., Gallion, K.J., Espinoza, R., Chalela, P. Developing a Media- and School-Based Program for Substance Abuse Prevention Among Hispanic Youth: A Case Study of Mirame/Look at Me! Nicotine & Tobacco Research - Official Journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. Vol. 1, Supplement 1, pp. 99-104, 1999.
  • Ramirez, A.G., Villarreal, R., McAlister, A., Gallion, K., Suarez, L., Gomez, P. Advancing the Role of Participatory Communication in the Diffusion of Cancer Screening among Hispanics. Journal of Health Communications. Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 31-36, January-March 1999.
  • Iammarino, N.K., Laufman, L., Ramirez, A.G., Phillips, J.L. Mentoring in the Sciences and the Health Professions. Cancer Research Therapy and Control. Vol. 8, pp. 193-200, 1999.
  • Ramirez, A.G., McAlister, A., Villarreal, R., Suarez, L., Talavera, G.A., Pérez-Stable, E.J., Marti, J., Trapido, E.J. Prevention and Control in Diverse Hispanic Populations: A National Initiative for Research and Action. Cancer Supplement. Vol. 83, No. 8: 1825-29, October 15, 1998.
  • Fulgoni, V.L., Ramirez, A.G. Cancer: The Role of Diet, Nutrition and Fitness. Cancer Supplement. Vol. 83, No. 8: 1775-83, October 15, 1998.
  • Ramirez, A.G., McAlister, A., Gallion, K.J., Espinosa, R., Chalela, P. Developing a Media and School-Based Program for Substance Abuse Prevention Among Hispanic Youth. Health Education & Behavior. Vol. 24(5): 603-612, October 1997.
  • Ramirez, A.G. Hypertension in Hispanic Americans: Overview of the Population. Public Health Reports, III, 2: 25-26, 1996.
  • Hendricson, W.D., Wood, P.R., Hidalgo, H.A., Ramirez, A.G., Prihoda, T.J., Kromer, M.E., Selva, M. Implementation of Individualized Patient Education for Hispanic Children with Asthma. Patient Education and Counseling. Vol. 29: 155-165, 1996.
  • Ramirez, A.G., Villarreal, R., Suarez, L., Flores, E. The Emerging Hispanic Population: A Foundation for Cancer Prevention and Control. Monograph, Journal of National Cancer Institute, 18: 1-9, 1995.
  • Ramirez, A.G., McAlister, A.L., Gallion, K.J., Ramirez, V., Garza, I.R., Stamm, K., de la Torre, J., Chalela P. Community Level Cancer Control in a Texas Barrio: Part I, Theoretical Basis, Implementation and Process Evaluation. Monograph, Journal of National Cancer Institute, 18: 117-122, 1995.
  • McAlister, A.L., Fernandez-Esquire, M.E., Ramirez, A.G., Gallion, K.J., Trevino, F., Villarreal, R., Community Level Cancer Control in a Texas Barrio: Part II, Baseline and Preliminary Outcome Findings. Monograph, Journal of National Cancer Institute, 18: 123-126, 1995.
  • Ramirez, A.G., McAlister, A., Gallion, K.J., Villarreal, R. Targeting Hispanic Populations: Future Research and Prevention Strategies. Environmental Health Perspectives, 103(8): 287-290, 1995.
  • Gonzales, R., McAlister, A., Ramirez, A.G., Amezcua, C., Cardenas, C. Volunteer Health Promoters in Eagle Pass, Texas. Border Health Journal, 10(4), 1994.
  • Aguirre-Molina, M., Ramirez, A.G., Ramirez, J. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Strategies. Public Health Reports, 108(5): 559-564, 1993.
  • Hendricson, W.D., Wood, P.R., Hidalgo, H.A., Kromer, M.E., Parcel, G.S., Ramirez, A.G. Implementation of Physician Education Intervention: The Childhood Asthma Project. Archives of Diseases of Children, 1993.
  • McAlister, A., Ramirez, A.G., Amezcua, C., Pulley. L., Stern, M., Mercado, S. Smoking Cessation in Texas-Mexico Border Communities: A Quasi-Experimental Panel Study. American Journal of Health Promotion, 6(4):274-279, 1992.
  • Foreyt, J.P., Ramirez, A.G., Cousins, J.H. Cuidando El Corazon--A weight reduction intervention for Mexican Americans. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 53:1639S-1641S, 1991.
  • Kumanyika, S., Savage, D.D., Ramirez, A.G., Hutchinson, J., Trevino, F.M., Adams-Campbell, L.L., Watkins, L.O. "Beliefs about high blood pressure prevention in a survey of Blacks and Hispanics." American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 5(1):21-26, 1989.
  • Ramirez, A.G., & McAlister, A.L. Mass Media Campaign--A Su Salud. Preventive Medicine, 17(5): 608-621, 1988.
  • Ramirez, A.G., Shepperd, J. The Use of Focus groups in Health Research. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Care Supplement, 1:81-90, 1988.
  • Ramirez, A.G., MacKellar, D.A., Gallion, K. Reaching Minority Audiences: A Major Challenge in Cancer Reduction. The Cancer Bulletin, 40(6):334-343, 1988.
  • Ramirez, A.G., Cousins, J.H., Santos, Y., Supik, J.D. A Media-Based Acculturation Scale for Mexican-Americans: Application to Public Health Education Programs." Family Community Health, 9(3):63-71, 1986.
  • Kumanyika, S.K., Savage, D.D., Beu, D., Henderson, M., Adams, L.L., Ramirez, A.G., & Watkins, L.O. Awareness of Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure in a Random Sample of Urban Black and Hispanic Adults." Urban Health, 11-37, Sept 1985.
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