Biography

Prof. Rebecca L. Palacios

New Mexico State University, USA

Professor


Email: rpalacio@nmsu.edu


Qualifications

2006 Ph.D., University of Texas at El Paso, USA

1989 M.Sc., University of Texas at El Paso, USA

1986 B.Sc., University of Texas at El Paso, USA


Publications (Selected)

  1. Hernandez, A., Reyes, C.L., Garcia, I. and Palacios, R.L. (2022) “I Felt Defeated. I Felt Helpless”: Social Determinants of Health Influencing the Cancer Survivor-ship of a Young Latina Mother. Journal of Cancer Therapy, 13, 440-449. https://doi.org/10.4236/jct.2022.137039
  2. Palacios, R., Lewis., F.M., Reyes, C., Griffith, K., Zahlis, E., & Shands, M. E. (2022). A pilot feasibility study of Conexiones: A telephone-delivered cancer parenting education program for Hispanic mothers. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 1-19.  https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2022.2065227
  3. Reyes, CL, Palacios, R, Lewis, FM, Sondgeroth, K., and Moralez, EA. (2021). Young Child-rearing Latina Cancer Survivors Living in the U.S.-Mexico Border Region: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Cancer Therapy, 12(4), 174-185.
  4. Garcia, I., Palacios, R., and Reyes, C. (Accepted for publication 8/20/2021). A Latina community’s evaluation of the culturally adapted Conexiones program: An inductive analysis of focus groups. Health Promotion Practice, 1. https://libezp.nmsu.edu:2109/10.1177/15248399211049175
  5. Lewis, F.M., Loggers, E.T., Phillips, F., Palacios R., Tercyack, KP, Griffith, K.A., Shands, M.E., Zahlis, E.H., Alzawad, Z., Almulla, H.A., (2019). Enhancing Connections-Palliative Care: A Quasi-Experimental Pilot Feasibility Study of a Cancer Parenting Program. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 23(2), 211-219, (PMJ-19-0041). https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2019.0163
  6. Post, P. and Palacios, R. (2019). Aggie Play: A Gender Relevant Physical Activity Program for Girls. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 41, 194-205. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2018-0299
  7. Loggers, E.T., Kirtane, K., Palacios, R., and Lewis, F.M. (2019). Leaving Footprints, Not Scars: A Qualitative Pilot Study of Hispanic Mother’s Willingness to Communicate with Dependent Children about an Advanced Cancer Diagnosis. Supportive Care in Cancer. (JSCC-D-17-01345R1). https://rdcu.be/bkeKf'
  8. Tomaka J., Palacios R.L., Champion*, C, & Monks, S (2018). Development and Validation of an Instrument that Assesses Individual Differences in Threat and Challenge Appraisal. Journal of Depression and Anxiety, 7, 313. doi:10.4172/2167-1044.1000313
  9. Gilbert A.M., McDonald J.A., Palacios R.L., de la Rosa, I., Wilson E. (2016) “Cold Uterus” and Other Beliefs about Fertility on the US-Mexico Border. International Journal of Women's Health and Wellness, 2(5), 1-6.
  10. Garcia, L. B., Sobin, C., Tomaka, J., Santiago, I., Palacios, R., & Walker, W. S. (2016). A Comparison of Water-Related Perceptions and Practices Among West Texas and South New Mexico Colonia Residents Using Hauled-Stored and Private Well Water. Journal of Environmental Health, 79(2), 14-20.
  11. Oushy, M., Palacios, R., Holden, A., Ramirez, A., Gallion, K., and O’Connell, M. (2015) To Share or Not to Share? A survey of biomedical researchers in the U.S. southwest, an ethnically diverse region. PLoS ONE (MS: PONE-D-15-22422R2)
  12. Young, M., Denny, G., Penhollow, T., Palacios, R. and Morris, D. (2015). Hiding the Word: Examining the Relationship between a New Measure of Religiosity and Sexual Behavior. Journal of Religion and Health, 54, 922-942.
  13. Sanchez, J., Palacios, R., Cole, A., and O’Connell, M. (2014). Evaluation of the walk-through inflatable colon as a colorectal cancer educational tool: Results from a pre and post research design. BioMed Central (BMC) Cancer, MS: 1988309183111261.
  14. Sanchez, J., Palacios, R., Thompson, B., Martinez, V., and O’Connell, M. (2013). Assessing colorectal cancer screening behaviors and knowledge among at-risk Hispanics in Southern New Mexico. Journal of Cancer Therapy, 4, 15-25.
  15. Young, M., Palacios, R., and Penhollow, T. (2013). Measurement and Design Issues in the Study of Adolescent Sexual Behavior and the Evaluation of Adolescent Sexual Health Behavior Interventions. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 7(4), 429-444.
  16. Palacios, R., Kittleson, M., and Rodriguez-Herrera, J. (2012). Obesity in the 51st State. Health Education Monograph Series, 29(1), 22-30.
  17. Tomaka, J., Palacios, R., Morales-Monks, S., and Thompson, S. (2012). An Evaluation of the BASICS Alcohol Risk Reduction Model among Predominantly Hispanic College Students. Substance Use and Misuse, 47, 1260-1270.
  18. Morales-Monks, S., Tomaka, J., Palacios, R., and Thompson, S. (2010). Relationship of Alcohol Expectancies and Sexual Sensation Seeking to Sexual Victimization in Women and Men. Journal of Substance Use and Misuse, Vol. 45, 2258-2280.
  19. Tomaka, J., Palacios, R., and Thompson, S. (2006). The Relation of Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Social Support to Disease Outcomes among the Elderly. Journal of Aging and Health, 18(3), 359-384.
  20. Schneider, K, T., Tomaka, J., & Palacios, R. (2001). Women's Cognitive, Affective, and Physiological Reactions to a Male Co-worker's Sexist Behavior. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 31(10), 1995-2018.
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