Publications by authors named "Felipe de la Barra"
Article Synopsis
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Appalachia is linked to high rates of depression, but limited research exists on this relationship in the region despite the prevalence of both conditions.
- The study focused on adults in Appalachia, Kentucky, analyzing data to explore associations between T2DM and depressive symptoms, using various demographic and health parameters.
- Results showed that 25% of the 365 participants reported depressive symptoms, with factors like age, comorbid conditions, employment status, gender, and financial status being related to higher rates of depression.
A solution approach is proposed to optimize the selection of landscape cells for inclusion in firebreaks. It involves linking spatially explicit information on a landscape's ecological values, historical ignition patterns and fire spread behavior. A firebreak placement optimization model is formulated that captures the tradeoff between the direct loss of biodiversity due to the elimination of vegetation in areas designated for placement of firebreaks and the protection provided by the firebreaks from losses due to future forest fires.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The aim of this study was to examine whether cultural factors, such as religiosity and social support, mediate/moderate the relationship between personal/psychosocial factors and T2DM self-care in a rural Appalachian community.
Methods: Regression models were utilized to assess for mediation and moderation. Multilevel linear mixed effects models and GEE-type logistic regression models were fit for continuous (social support, self-care) and binary (religiosity) outcomes, respectively.