Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Edith Hernandez"
- Edith Hernandez's recent research focuses on addressing co-occurring substance use disorders, particularly opioid and stimulant use, highlighting the need for tailored hospital addiction care to effectively engage and treat affected individuals during hospitalization.
- The author also emphasizes the importance of technology-based and family-centered obesity prevention interventions among Hispanic youth, aiming to identify barriers to participation in traditional interventions and assess the effectiveness of culturally adapted programs.
- Hernandez’s investigations further explore the health behaviors of Latino adolescents, specifically examining activity and sleep patterns and their impact on type 2 diabetes risk, underscoring the influence of social and environmental determinants on health outcomes in this demographic.