Publications by authors named "Dulce Vega"
In the United States, persistence for women and ethnic minorities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers is strongly impacted by affective factors such as science identity, agency, and sense of belonging. Policies aimed at increasing the diversity of the national STEM student population and workforce have recently focused on fostering inclusive learning environments that can positively impact the experiences of underrepresented minorities (URMs) in STEM, thus increasing their retention. While research on inclusion in STEM in higher education is relatively new, inclusion research has a rich history in several other disciplines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMidwestern Latino caregivers' knowledge, attitudes and sense making of the oral health etiology, prevention and barriers that inhibit their children's oral health: a CBPR approach.
Kimberly K Walker E Angeles Martínez-Mier Armando E Soto-Rojas Richard D Jackson Sarah M Stelzner Dulce Vega
BMC Oral Health
March 2017
Article Synopsis
- The Health Protection Model was applied in a community-based study to explore Latino parents' experiences and challenges related to their children's oral health in Central Indiana.
- Focus groups involving Latino caregivers revealed a lack of understanding about caries causes and a cultural belief connecting diet, particularly high carbohydrate foods, to cavities, while minimizing factors like genetics or bacteria.
- The study highlighted issues such as a gender divide in perceived responsibilities for dental care and financial and communication barriers to accessing dental services, emphasizing the need for improved oral health strategies tailored for this community.