Publications

 

Published in 2015

• Kwan, P., Briand, F., Lee, C., Lepule, J., Llave, K., Pang, K., Sabado, M., Santos, L., Tanjasiri, S., Tui’one, V., Schmidt-Vaivao, D., & Palmer, P. (2015). Reservations to Participate in Biospecimen Research among Pacific Islanders. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 13(3), 27-33.
• LaBreche, M., Cheri, A., Custodio, H., Fex, C.C., Foo, M.A., Lepule, J.T., Tui'one May, V., Orne, A., Pang, J.K., Pang, V.K., Sablan-Santos, L., Schmidt-Vaivao, D., Surani, Z., Fifita Talavou, M., Toilolo, T., Palmer, P.H., & Tanjasiri, S.P. (2015). Let's Move for Pacific Islander Communities: An Intervention to Increase Physical Activity. Journal of Cancer Education. doi: 10.1007/s13187-015-0875-3

 

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Published in 2014

• Palmer, P.H. (2014). Pacific Islander health and disease: an overview. In R.M. Huff, M.V. Kline & D.V. Peterson (Eds.), Health promotion in multicultural populations (pp.333-359). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
• Palmer, P.H. (2014). Improving Pacific Islander health through community participation: a case study. In R.M. Huff, M.V. Kline & D.V. Peterson (Eds.), Health promotion in multicultural populations (pp.425-434). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
• Kwan, P., Briand, G., Lee, C., Lepule, J., Pang, J., Sabado, M., Santos, L., Tanjasiri, S., Tui’one, V., Etimanti, V., and Palmer, P. (2014). Use of a Community Based Participatory Research Approach to Assess Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs on Biospecimen Research among Pacific Islanders. Health Promotion Practice. 15(3): 422-430.

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Published in 2013

• DiStefano, A., Peters, R., Tanjasiri, S.P., Quituqua, L., Dimaculangan, J., Hui, B., Barrera-Ng, A., Vunileva’, Tui’one, V., & Takahashi, L. (2013). A community-based participatory research study of HIV and HPV vulnerabilities and prevention in two Pacific Islander communities: ethical challenges and solutions. Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics, 8(1): 68-78. NIHMSID: 480895
• Palmer, P.H., Lee, C., Sablan-Santos, L., Lepule, T.J., Pang, V.K., Tui’one V., Schmidt-Vaivao, D., Sabado, M.D., Sur, R., & Tanjasiri, S.P. (2013). Eliminating tobacco disparities among Native Hawaiian Pacific Islanders through policy change: the role of community-based organizations. Health Promotion Practice, 14(5 Suppl): 36S-39S. doi: 10.1177/152483991348615
• Sur, R., Peters, R., Beck, L.L., Fifita, M., Gonzalez, M., Guevara, L., Palmer, P.H., &Tanjasiri, S.P. (2013). A Pacific Islander Organization’s Approach Towards Increasing Colorectal Cancer Knowledge and Beliefs. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 11(2): 12-20.

• Tanjasiri, S.P., Lew, R., Mouttapa, M., Lipton, R., Lew, L., Has, S., & Wong, M. (2013). Environmental influences on tobacco use among Asian American and Pacific Islander youth. Health Promotion Practice, 14(5S): 40-47. DOI: 10.1177/1524839913484762.

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Published in 2012

• Braun, K.L., Nguyen, T.T., Tanjasiri, S.P., Campbell, J., Heiney, S.P., Brandt, H.M., Smith, S.A., Blumenthal, D.S., Hargreaves, M., Coe, K., Ma, G.X., Kenerson, D., Patel, K., Tsark, J.A., & Hebert, J.R. (2012). Operationalization of community-based participatory research principles: Assessment of the National Cancer Institute's Community Network Programs. American Journal of Public Health. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2011.300304. PMCID: PMC3292685.

• DiStefano, A., Hui, B., Barrera-Ng., A., Quitugua, L., Peters, R., Dimaculangan, J., Vunileva, I., Tui'one, V., Takahashi, L., & Tanjasiri, S. (2012). Contextualization of HIV and HPV risk and prevention among Pacific Islander young adults in Southern California. Social Science & Medicine, 75(4), 699-708. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2012.04.011. PMCID: PMC3383406

• Felder, T.M., Brandt, H.M., Armstead, C., Cavicchia, P.P., Braun, K.L., Adams, S.A., Friedman, D.B., Tanjasiri, S.P., Steck, S.E., Smith, E.R., Daguisé, V.G., & Hébert, J.R. (2012). Creating a cadre of junior investigators to address the challenges of cancer-related health disparities: lessons learned from the community networks program. Journal of Cancer Education. doi: 10.1007/s13187-012-0361-0. PMCID: PMC3407323

• McEligot, A. J., McMullin, J., Pang, K., Bone, M., Winston, S., Ngewa, R., & Tanjasiri, S. P. (2012). Dietary intakes, obesity and health behaviors in Native Hawaiians residing in Southern California. Hawai'i Medical Journal, 71(5), 124-128. PMCID: PMC3360080

• Moy, K.L., Sallis, J.F., Trinidad, D.R., Ice, C.L., & McEligot, A.J. (2012). Health behaviors of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults in California. Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health. doi: 10.1177/1010539511408068.

• Tanjasiri, S.P., Mouttapa, M., Sablan-Santos, L., & Quitugua, L.F. (2012). What promotes cervical cancer screening among Chamorro women in California?Journal of Cancer Education, 27(4), 725-730. doi: 10.1007/s13187-012-0394-4. PMCID: PMC3500582
• Kwan, P.P., Briand, G., Lee, C., Lepule, J.T., Pang, J.K., Sabado, M., Sablan-Santos, L., Schmidt-Vaivao, D., Tanjasiri, S.P., Tui'one May, V., & Palmer, P.H. (2012). Translating research into practice: Results of the WINCART Center Biospecimen Pilot Study and community outreach efforts. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention (abstract), ED03-03.

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Published in 2011

• Liu, L., Tanjasiri, S.P., & Cockburn, M. (2011). Challenges in identifying Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in population-based cancer registries in the U.S. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 13(5), 860-866. doi: 10.1007/s10903-010-9381-1. PMCID: PMC3191111

• Tanjasiri, S. P., Mata`alii, S., Hanneman, M., Sabado, M. (2011). Needs and Experiences of Samoan Breast Cancer Survivors in Southern California. Hawai`i Medical Journal, 70, 31-35. PMCID: PMC3254226

• Tanjasiri, S.P., Wiersma, L., Briand, G., Faletau, V., Lepule, J., Nacpil, L., & Eichenauer, J. (2011). Balancing community and university aims in a study of obesity and physical activity in Pacific Islander youth. Progress in Community Health Partnerships, 5(1), 19-25. NIHMSID: 485128

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Published in 2010

• Beale, K. K. (2010). Identifying the cause of cancer health disparities: Biologic and non biologic determinants. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 8(special edition), 101-111.

• Briand, G., & Peters, R. (2010). Community commentary: Cultural considerations for breast and cervical cancer education among Marshallese women in Orange County. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 8(special edition), 84-89.

• Dang, J., Lee, J., Tran, J.H., Kagawa-Singer, M., Foo, M.A., Nguyen, T.U., Dadia, A.V., Thomson. J., & Tanjasiri, S.P. (2010). The role of medical interpretation on breast and cervical cancer screening among Asian American and Pacific Islander women. Journal of Cancer Education, 25(2).  DOI: 10.1007/s13187-0074-1. PMCID: PMC2878591

• Liu, L., Tanjasiri, S.P., & Cockburn, M. (2010). Challenges in identifying Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in population-based cancer registries in the U.S. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 13(5), 860-866. PMCID: PMC3191111

• Manglona, R.D., Robert, S., Isaacson, L.S.N, Garrido, M., Henrich, F.B., Sablan-Santos, L., Le, D., & Peters, R. (2010). Promoting breast cancer screening through storytelling by Chamorro cancer survivors. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 8(special edition), 90-95.

• McEligot, A.J., McMullin, J., Pang, K., Bone, M., Winston, S., Ngewa, R., & Tanjasiri, S.P.(2010).  Diet, psychosocial factors related to diet and exercise, and cardiometabolic conditions in Southern Californian Native Hawaiians. Hawai‘i Journal of Public Health, He Huliau special issue, 69(7), 16-20. PMCID: PMC3158438

• McMullin, J., Bone, M., Ka'ala Pang, J., Kaiwi Pang, V., & McEligot, A. (2010). Native Hawaiian voices: enhancing the role of cultural values in community based participatory research. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 8, 52-62.

• Moy, K.L., Sallis, J.F, & Tanjasiri, S.P.(2010).  Culturally-specific physical activity measures for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders. Hawai‘i Journal of Public Health, He Huliau special issue, 69(7), 21-24. PMCID: PMC3158441

• Moy, K.L., Sallis, J.F., & David, K.J.  (2010). Health indicators of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Journal of Community Health, 35(1), 81-92. doi: 10.1007/s10900-009-9194-0. PMCID: PMC2816258

• Moy, K.L., Sallis, J.F., Ice, C., Thompson, K.M.(2010). Physical activity correlates for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 21(4), 1203-1214.

• Sabado, M.,  Tanjasiri, S.P., Mata’alii, S., & Hanneman, M. (2010). Role of spirituality in coping with breast cancer: A qualitative study of Samoan breast cancer survivors and their supporters. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 8(special edition), 11-22.

• Schmidt-Vaivao, D.E., Lutu, G., Tulua-Tata, A., Hannemann, M., & Tisnado, D.M.  (2010). Assessing the effectiveness of breast cancer education workshops among Samoan and Pacific Islander women in Southern California. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 8(special edition), 1-10.

• Sripipatana, A., Pang, V., Pang, J., & Briand, G. (2010). Talking story: Using culture to educate Pacific Islander Men about health and aging. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 8(special edition), 96-100.

• Tanjasiri, S.P., Lew, R., Kuratani, D.G., Wong, M., & Fu, L. (2010).Using photovoice to assess and promote environmental approaches to tobacco control in AAPI Communities.Health Promotion Practice. 12(5): 654-665 doi: 10.1080/08858190701821386. NIHMSID: 480278

• Tisnado, D.M., Sablan-Santos, L., Guevara, L., Quitugua, L., Castro, K.,   Aromin, J.,  Quenga, J., &  Tran, J. (2010). A case study in Chamorro community and academic engagement for a community-partnered research approach. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 8(special edition), 39-51.

• Tran, J., Wong, M., Wright, E.K., Fa’avae, J., Cheri, A., Wat, E., Camacho, K.L., & Foo, M.A. (2010). Understanding a Pacific Islander young adult perspective on access to higher education.Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 8(special edition), 23-38.

• Tran, J.H., Mouttapa, M., Ichinose, T., Pang, J.K., Ueda, D., & Tanjasiri, S.P.  (2010). Sources of information that promote breast and cervical cancer knowledge and screening among Native Hawaiians in Southern California. Journal of Cancer Education, 21(1), 588-594. doi: 10.1007/s13187-010-0078-x. NIHMSID: 487597

• Tui’One, V., Hui, B., Tulua-Tata, A., & Tisnado, D.M. (2010). Development of the Tongan American health professionals association promoting health through sharing, mentoring and networking. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 8(special edition), 73-83.

• Valente, T.W., Fujimoto, K., Palmer, P., & Tanjasiri, S.P. (2010). A network assessment of community-based participatory research: linking communities and universities to reduce cancer disparities. American Journal of Public Health, 100(7), 1319-1325. PMCID: PMC2882399

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Published in 2008-2009

• Chu, K. C., Chen, M.S., Dignan, M.B., Taylor, E., Partridge, E., & Community Network Program Principal Investigator (2008).  Parallels between the development of therapeutic drugs and cancer health disparity programs: Implications for disparities reduction. Cancer, 113(10), 2790-2796.

• Tanjasiri, S.P., & Tran, J.H. (2008). Community capacity for cancer control collaboration: Weaving an islander network for cancer awareness, research and training for Pacific Islanders in Southern California. Cancer Detection and Prevention, 32(1), S37-40. PMCID: PMC2719104

• Tanjasiri, S.P., Sablan-Santos, L., Merrill, V., Flores Quitugua, L., & Goo Kuratani, D. (2008).Promoting breast cancer screening among Chamorro women in Southern California.Journal of Cancer Education, 23(1), 10–17. doi: 10.1080/08858190701821386. NIHMSID: 480266

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Published in 2006-2007

• Kagawa-Singer, M., Tanjasiri, S. P., Lee, S. W., Foo, M. A., Nguyen, T. N., Tran, J., & Valdez, A. (2006). Breast and cervical cancer control among Pacific Islander and Southeast Asian women: Participatory action research strategies for baseline data collection in California. Journal of Cancer Education, 21(1), S53-S60.

• Tanjasiri, S. P., Tran, J. H., Palmer, P. H., & Valente, T. W. (2007). Network analysis of an organizational collaboration for Pacific Islander cancer control. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 18, 184-196.

• Tanjasiri, S.P., Tran, J.H., Palmer, P.H., Foo, M.A., Hannemann, M., Lee, C., Sablan-Santos, L., & Sripipatana, A. (2007). Developing a Community-Based Collaboration to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities among Pacific Islanders in California. Pacific Health Dialogue, 14(1), 119-172.

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