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Jill Guernsey de Zapien
Researcher at University of Arizona
Publications - 73
Citations - 1934
Jill Guernsey de Zapien is an academic researcher from University of Arizona. The author has contributed to research in topics: Health care & Community health. The author has an hindex of 21, co-authored 66 publications receiving 1665 citations.
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Human papillomavirus infection at the United States-Mexico border: implications for cervical cancer prevention and control.
Anna R. Giuliano,Mary Papenfuss,Martha Abrahamsen,Catalina A. Denman,Jill Guernsey de Zapien,Jose Luis Navarro Henze,Luis Ortega,Elena Mendez Brown de Galaz,Jennifer Stephan,Janine Feng,Susie B. Baldwin,Francisco A.R. Garcia,Kenneth Hatch +12 more
TL;DR: Results from this study suggest that in addition to HPV 16 and 18, HPV types 31, 45, 51, and 58 should be considered for inclusion in an HPV prevention vaccine for distribution in Mexico.
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The Impact of a Promotora on Increasing Routine Chronic Disease Prevention among Women Aged 40 and Older at the U.S.-Mexico Border:
Jennifer B. Hunter,Jill Guernsey de Zapien,Mary Papenfuss,Maria Lourdes Fernandez,Joel S. Meister,Anna R. Giuliano +5 more
TL;DR: Using promotoras to increase compliance with routine screening exams is an effective strategy for reaching this female population.
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Understanding the Success of Promotoras in Increasing Chronic Diseases Screening
Kerstin M. Reinschmidt,Jennifer B. Hunter,M. Lourdes Fernandez,Charles R. Lacy-Martinez,Jill Guernsey de Zapien,Joel S. Meister +5 more
TL;DR: Clients appreciated the promotora's socio-cultural characteristics, as well as her personal skills and qualities, and described her as a trained, natural helper whose personalized support removed barriers to health care and helped women to take care of themselves.
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Community health workers then and now: an overview of national studies aimed at defining the field.
TL;DR: It is essential that policies support the full range of CHW roles, including CHWs role as change agents, so that CHWs achieve their full potential to improve health outcomes, reduce health disparities, and work for social justice.
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Establishing a Professional Profile of Community Health Workers: Results from a National Study of Roles, Activities and Training
Maia Ingram,Kerstin M. Reinschmidt,Kenneth Schachter,Chris L. Davidson,Samantha Sabo,Jill Guernsey de Zapien,Scott C. Carvajal +6 more
TL;DR: Results indicate that regardless of geographical location, work setting, and demographic characteristics, CHWs generally share similar professional characteristics, training preparation, and job activities, and NCHWAS findings suggest that the CHW field has become standardized in response to the unmet needs of their communities.