Education and Research Center's Publications

The Impact of Promotora Community Education and Text Messaging on Lowering Exposure to Environmental Toxins to Reduce Breast Cancer Risks and Reproductive Harm

Authors: Luisa R. Blanco, Ashley Ramirez, Bianca Ojeda, Rebecca Martinez, Julie A. Friedman, Estefania Ramires-Sanchez, Alexandra Klomhaus, Sophie A. Viray, Gabrielle A. Pascua, Janet Pregler (2025)

Read this article to learn more about how promotoras and a digital text messaging intervention can increase knowledge, self-efficacy, and advocacy engagement.

Employment and Income Insecurity Experienced by Low-to-Moderate-Income Latinas During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors: Stephanie Brito-Yates, Luisa Blanco, Grace Vasquez, Jocelyn Sandoval, Julie Friedman, Angel Ramos, Helen Ramos, Christine Tran, Gabrielle A. Pascuah, Ryan McKenzie, Sophie Viray, and Janet Pregler (2024)

Read this article to learn how educational and coaching programs can mitigate the physical and mental health impacts of COVID-19.

Spatial Distribution of Congenital Birth Anomaly Costs: Environmental and Geographic Exposure Associations in Los Angeles County

Authors: Radhika Rible, MD, MSc, Joshua L. Bader, MA, Efren Aguilar, Julie Friedman, MPH, Julie Grassian, BA, Audree Hsu, BS, Maya Kalbag, BS, Janet Pregler, MD (2021)

This study discusses the relationship between geographical location and the cost of congenital abnormalities.

Perspectives on Finances and Mental Health Among Low-Income Latinas

Authors: Luisa R. Blanco, Ph.D., Jessica A. Baker, M.P.H., Julie A. Friedman, M.P.H., Karen T. Singh, M.P.H., Arleen F. Brown, M.D., Ph.D., Sierra D. Moon, B.A., Savanna Carson, Ph.D., Audree Hsu, B.S., Janet Pregler, M.D. (2020)

Read this study to learn how financial education interventions can improve mental health outcomes among Latinas.

Exploration of spatial patterns of congenital anomalies in Los Angeles County using the vital statistics birth master file

Authors: Radhika Rible, Efren Aguilar, Angela Chen, Joshua L. Bader, Leslie Goodyear-Moya, Karen Teekadai Singh, Suzanne E. Paulson, Julie Friedman, Nilufar Izadpanah, Janet Pregler (2018)

Read this article to understand the spatial distribution of congenital anomalies and how environmental exposures impact the incidence of congenital anomalies.

Healthcare Experiences of Underrepresented Lesbian and Bisexual Women: A Focus Group Qualitative Study

Authors: Sue LaVaccare, Allison L. Diamant, Julie Friedman, Karen T. Singh, Jessica A. Baker, Tayler A. Rodriguez, Susan R. Cohen, Farina Y. Dary, and Janet Pregler (2018)

Read this qualitative study to learn about the challenges lesbian and bisexual women in Los Angeles County experience in healthcare settings.

Reproductive health and the environment: Counseling patients about risks

Authors: Bella Haruty, MPH, REHS, Julie Friedman, MPH, CHES, Stephanie Hopp, MHS, MS, Ryane Daniels, MPHC, Janet Pregler, MD (2016)

Read this article to learn more about the relationship between endocrine-disrupting chemicals and reproductive complications.