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• Stephenson M.T., Velez, L.F., Chalela, P., Ramirez, A., Hoyle, R. The reliability and validity of the Brief Sensation Seeking Scale (BSSS-8) with young adult Latino workers: Implications for tobacco and alcohol disparity research. Addiction 2007; 102 (Suppl. 2) 79-91.
• Ramirez A.G., Chalela P., Gallion K., Velez L.F. Energy balance feasibility study for Latinas in Texas: a qualitative assessment. Prev Chronic Dis 2007;4(4).
• Ramirez, A.G., Gallion, K., Pérez-Stable, E.P., Talavera, G., Marti, J., Penedo, F., Trapido, E., Giachello, A., Medrano, M. Redes En Acción: Increasing Hispanic Participation in Cancer Research. Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2006 Oct 15; 107 (8 Suppl): 2022-33.
• Howe, H.L., Wu, X., Ries, L.A.G., Cokkinides, V., Ahmed, F., Jemal, A., Ramirez, A.G., et al. Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2003, Featuring Cancer Among U.S. Hispanic/Latino Populations. Wiley InterScience; 2006 Jul. Available from: www.interscience.wiley.com.
• Ramirez, A.G., Aparicio-Ting, F.E., San Miguel de Majors, S., Miller, A.R. Interest, Awareness, and Perceptions of Genetic Testing Among Hispanic Family Members of Breast Cancer Survivors. Ethnicity & Disease, Spring 2006; 16(2).
• Ramirez, A.G., Gomez, J. Genetics and Latinos: Proceedings of a National Summit. Cancer Res, 2005; 65(8): 2996, April 15, 2005.
• Ramirez, A.G., Gallion, K.J., Suarez, L., Giachello, A.L., Marti, J.R., Medrano, M.A., Pérez-Stable, E.J., Talavera, G.A., Trapido, E.J. A National Agenda for Latino Cancer Prevention and Control. Cancer 2005, Jun 1; 103(11): 2209-15.
• Ramirez, A.G., Suarez, L., Chalela, P., Talavera, G.A., Marti, J., Trapido, E.J., Villarreal, R., Pérez-Stable, E.J. Cancer Risk Factors Among Men of Diverse Hispanic or Latino Origins. Prev Med, 2004; 39(2): 263-9, August 2004.
• Aparicio-Ting F., Ramirez A.G. Breast and Cervical Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Screening Practices of Hispanic Women Diagnosed with Cancer. Journal of Cancer Education, 2003. Vol. 18, No. 4, October 27, 2003.
• Talavera, G.A., Ramirez, A.G., Suarez, L., Villarreal, R., Marti, J., Trapido, E., Pérez-Stable, E.J. Predictors of Digital Rectal Examination in U.S. Latinos. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2002;22(1) pp. 36-41, January 2002.
• Woodruff S, Talavera G, Elder J. Evaluation of a Culturally Appropriate Smoking Cessation Intervention for Latinos. Tobacco Control 2002; 11:361-367.
• Pérez-Stable, E.J., Ramirez, A.G., Villarreal, R., Talavera, G.A., Trapido, E., Suarez, L., Marti, J., McAlister, A. Cigarette Smoking Behavior Among U.S. Latino Men and Women from Different Countries of Origin. American Journal of Public Health. Vol. 91, No. 9, pp. 1424-1430, September 2001.
• Ramirez, A.G., Talavera, G.A., Villarreal, R., Suarez, L., McAlister, A., Trapido, E., Pérez-Stable, E., Marti, J. Breast Cancer Screening in Regional Hispanic Populations. Health Education Research. Vol. 15, No. 5, pp. 559-568, September 2000.
• Suarez, L., Ramirez, A.G., Villarreal, R., Marti, J., McAlister, A., Talavera, G.A., Trapido, E., Pérez-Stable, E.J. Social Networks and Cancer Screening in Four U.S. Hispanic Groups. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 47-52, July 2000.
• Ramirez, A.G., Chalela, P., Presswood, D.T. Developing a Theory-Based Anti-Drug Communication Campaign for Hispanic Children and Parents. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 72-79, May 2000.
• Ramirez, A.G., Suarez, L., McAlister, A., Villarreal, R., Trapido, E., Talavera, G.A., Pérez-Stable, E.J., Marti, J. Cervical Cancer Screening in Regional Hispanic Populations. American Journal of Health Behavior. Vol. 24, No. 3, pp. 181-92, May/June 2000.
• Ramirez, A.G., Suarez, L., West, D.W., Chalela, P., Presswood, D.T. Hispanics: Are We Being Counted Accurately? Challenges and Recommendations. Journal of Registry Management. Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 142-148, November 1999.
• Ramirez, A.G., Gallion, K.J., Espinoza, R., Chalela, P. Developing a Media- and School-Based Program for Substance Abuse Prevention Among Hispanic Youth: A Case Study of Mirame/Look at Me! Nicotine & Tobacco Research - Official Journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. Vol. 1, Supplement 1, pp. 99-104, 1999.
• Ramirez, A.G., Villarreal, R., McAlister, A., Gallion, K., Suarez, L., Gomez, P. Advancing the Role of Participatory Communication in the Diffusion of Cancer Screening among Hispanics. Journal of Health Communications. Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 31-36, January-March 1999.
• Iammarino, N.K., Laufman, L., Ramirez, A.G., Phillips, J.L. Mentoring in the Sciences and the Health Professions. Cancer Research Therapy and Control. Vol. 8, pp. 193-200, 1999.
• Ramirez, A.G., McAlister, A., Villarreal, R., Suarez, L., Talavera, G.A., Pérez-Stable, E.J., Marti, J., Trapido, E.J. Prevention and Control in Diverse Hispanic Populations: A National Initiative for Research and Action. Cancer Supplement. Vol. 83, No. 8: 1825-29, October 15, 1998.
• Fulgoni, V.L., Ramirez, A.G. Cancer: The Role of Diet, Nutrition and Fitness. Cancer Supplement. Vol. 83, No. 8: 1775-83, October 15, 1998.
• Ramirez, A.G., McAlister, A., Gallion, K.J., Espinosa, R., Chalela, P. Developing a Media and School-Based Program for Substance Abuse Prevention Among Hispanic Youth. Health Education & Behavior. Vol. 24(5): 603-612, October 1997.
• Ramirez, A.G. Hypertension in Hispanic Americans: Overview of the Population. Public Health Reports, III, 2: 25-26, 1996.
• Hendricson, W.D., Wood, P.R., Hidalgo, H.A., Ramirez, A.G., Prihoda, T.J., Kromer, M.E., Selva, M. Implementation of Individualized Patient Education for Hispanic Children with Asthma. Patient Education and Counseling. Vol. 29: 155-165, 1996.
• Ramirez, A.G., Villarreal, R., Suarez, L., Flores, E. The Emerging Hispanic Population: A Foundation for Cancer Prevention and Control. Monograph, Journal of National Cancer Institute, 18: 1-9, 1995.
• Ramirez, A.G., McAlister, A.L., Gallion, K.J., Ramirez, V., Garza, I.R., Stamm, K., de la Torre, J., Chalela P. Community Level Cancer Control in a Texas Barrio: Part I, Theoretical Basis, Implementation and Process Evaluation. Monograph, Journal of National Cancer Institute, 18: 117-122, 1995.
• McAlister, A.L., Fernandez-Esquire, M.E., Ramirez, A.G., Gallion, K.J., Trevino, F., Villarreal, R., Community Level Cancer Control in a Texas Barrio: Part II, Baseline and Preliminary Outcome Findings. Monograph, Journal of National Cancer Institute, 18: 123-126, 1995.
• Ramirez, A.G., McAlister, A., Gallion, K.J., Villarreal, R. Targeting Hispanic Populations: Future Research and Prevention Strategies. Environmental Health Perspectives, 103(8): 287-290, 1995.
• Gonzales, R., McAlister, A., Ramirez, A.G., Amezcua, C., Cardenas, C. Volunteer Health Promoters in Eagle Pass, Texas. Border Health Journal, 10(4), 1994.
• Aguirre-Molina, M., Ramirez, A.G., Ramirez, J. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Strategies. Public Health Reports, 108(5): 559-564, 1993.
• Hendricson, W.D., Wood, P.R., Hidalgo, H.A., Kromer, M.E., Parcel, G.S., Ramirez, A.G. Implementation of Physician Education Intervention: The Childhood Asthma Project. Archives of Diseases of Children, 1993.
• McAlister, A., Ramirez, A.G., Amezcua, C., Pulley. L., Stern, M., Mercado, S. Smoking Cessation in Texas-Mexico Border Communities: A Quasi-Experimental Panel Study. American Journal of Health Promotion, 6(4):274-279, 1992.
• Foreyt, J.P., Ramirez, A.G., Cousins, J.H. Cuidando El Corazon--A Weight Reduction Intervention for Mexican Americans. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 53:1639S-1641S, 1991.
• Kumanyika, S., Savage, D.D., Ramirez, A.G., Hutchinson, J., Trevino, F.M., Adams-Campbell, L.L., Watkins, L.O. Beliefs About High Blood Pressure Prevention in a Survey of Blacks and Hispanics. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 5(1):21-26, 1989.
• Ramirez, A.G., & McAlister, A.L. Mass Media Campaign--A Su Salud. Preventive Medicine, 17(5): 608-621, 1988.
• Ramirez, A.G., Shepperd, J. The Use of Focus Groups in Health Research. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Care Supplement, 1:81-90, 1988.
• Ramirez, A.G., MacKellar, D.A., Gallion, K. Reaching Minority Audiences: A Major Challenge in Cancer Reduction. The Cancer Bulletin, 40(6):334-343, 1988.
• Ramirez, A.G., Cousins, J.H., Santos, Y., Supik, J.D. A Media-Based Acculturation Scale for Mexican-Americans: Application to Public Health Education Programs. Family Community Health, 9(3):63-71, 1986.
• Kumanyika, S.K., Savage, D.D., Beu, D., Henderson, M., Adams, L.L., Ramirez, A.G., & Watkins, L.O. Awareness of Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure in a Random Sample of Urban Black and Hispanic Adults. Urban Health, 11-37, Sept 1985.