Latino Nativity Status and Cancer Screening Behaviors within the U.S.

Cancer is the number one cause of death for Latinos in the United States. With such a great burden being placed on this rapidly growing demographic, it is vital that the scientific and health care communities recognize the heterogeneity of the Latino community, especially in relation to data regarding cancer and cancer screening. Cancer screening, as a preventative public health tool, has the ability to be a significant factor in lessening the impact of cancer in Latinos. A number of studies have focused on the factors that contribute to cancer screening behaviors, yet very few of these studies focus on an individual’s nativity status, classified as US born or foreign born. The nativity status, as well as generational status, of Latinos contribute to vastly different health outcomes, and if studies and health care professionals continue to treat this population as homogenous, cancer screening rates may plateau or decrease, continuing the socially unjust burden of preventable cancers in the Latino population

How Can I Help You Today? How First-Generation Latinx/A/O Community College Students Perceive Counseling

Latinx/a/o students make up almost half of the California Community College system’s population. However, Latinx/a/o students account for about 15% of three-year completion rates (certificate, degree, or transfer). In support of student success strategies, the literature describes the role of counselors and how they help students navigate the complexities of higher education. This mixed-methods study investigated how community college counseling practices and services are perceived by Latinx/a/o students; and which of those practices and services best supported the success of this student population. Key findings included the importance of counseling services, as well as preferred counseling appointment logistics and topics for discussion. Additionally, both positive and negative participant experiences with counseling were presented. Findings seem to suggest that proactive/intrusive counseling, appreciative advising, and culturally responsive counseling theories are particularly helpful for the study’s population. Recommendations informed by key findings were noted for community college counselors, counseling department deans, and vice presidents

La reproducción del campo académico de la comunicación. Un análisis de las tesis de la maestría en comunicación (1996-2000)

El presente trabajo hace un análisis descriptivo de la reproducción del campo académico de la comunicación en México, a través de las tesis de tres programas de maestría en comunicación aprobadas entre 1996 y 2000 en la Universidad Iberoamericana, el Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) y la Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales de la UNAM. El objetivo es identificar las características y tendencias de la reproducción de este campo en cuanto al tipo de agentes que se está formando y a los temas, actores, fases y medios de comunicación estudiados y las metodologías empleadas en las investigaciones.Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologí