Elva M. Arredondo

Phone:	(619) 594-3481
Office:	HH 114E
Office Hours:	Wed. 2:30-4:30
Email:	earredondo@projects.sdsu.edu

Education:

• Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Duke University

Scholarly Areas:

Health disparities, cancer and obesity prevention

Biography:

Elva M. Arredondo, Ph.D. (Duke University), researches the area of health disparities, specifically involving cancer and obesity preventive behaviors. She has a strong interest in the development of theory-driven and culturally appropriate behavioral interventions using evidence from randomized control trials. Her current research interests are centered on the cultural influences and psychosocial mediators of preventive practices including cervical cancer screening, physical activity, and dietary practices among underserved groups.

Selected Publications:

• Martinez, S., Arredondo, E.M., Perez, G., and Baquero, B. (in press) Individual, social and environmental barriers and facilitators of physical activity among Latinas: Focus group results. .

• Martinez, S., Ayala, G.X., Arredondo, E.M., Finch, B., and Elder, J.P. (in press) Active transportation and acculturation among Latino children in San Diego County. Preventive Medicine.

• Arredondo, E.M., Castaneda, D., Elder, J., Slymen, D., and Dozier, D. (in press) Brand name logo recognition of fast food and healthy food among children. Journal of Community Health.

• Martinez, S., Ayala, G.X., Arredondo, E.M., Finch, B., and Elder, J.P. (in press) Active transportation and acculturation among Latino children in San Diego County. Preventive Medicine.

• Lohman, T., Ring, K., Camhi, S., Pate, R., Pratt, C., Webber, L., and Arredondo, E.M. (in press) Relationship among fitness, body composition, and physical activity. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise.

• Elder, J.P., Arredondo, E.M., Campbell, N., Baquero, B., Duerksen, S., Ayala, G.X., Crespo, N., Slymen, D., and McKenzie, T. (in press) Individual, Family, and Community Environmental Correlates of Obesity in Hispanic Elementary School Children. Journal of School Health.

• Elder, J.P., Ayala, G.X., Slymen, D.J., Arredondo, E., and Campbell, N.R. (in press) Evaluating psychosocial and behavioral mechanisms of change in a tailored communication intervention. Health Education and Behavior.

• Ayala, G.X., Rogers, M., Arredondo, E., Campbell, N., Baquero, B., Duerksen, S., and Elder, J.P. (in press) Away-from-home food intake and risk for obesity: Examining the influence of context among Latinos living along the US Mexico border. Obesity Research.

• McKenzie, T., Baquero, B., Crespo, N., Schlendker, L., Arredondo, E.M., Campbell, N., and Elder, J.P. (in press) Environmental correlates of physical activity in Mexican-American children at home. Journal of Physical Activity and Health.

• Arredondo, E.M., Pollak, K.I., and Costanzo, P. (in press) Evaluating a stage model in predicting Latinas' cervical cancer screening practices: The role of psychosocial and cultural predictors. Health Education and Behavior.

• Duerksen, S.C., Elder, J.P., Arredondo, E.M., Ayala, G.X., Slymen, D., Campbell, N., and Baquero, B. (in press) Family restaurant choices: Associations with Body Mass Index (BMI) in Mexican American children and adults. Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

• Martinez, S., Arredondo, E.M., Ayala, G.X., and Elder, J.P. (in press) Cultural and Ethnic Issues in Youth Physical Activity. In Stuart, B., and Smith, A. (editors), Youth Physical Activity and Inactivity: Challenges and Solutions, Human Kinetics. : .

• Pichon, L.P., Arredondo, E.M., Elder, J.P., Roesch, S., Sallis, J.F., and Ayala, G.X. (2007) The relation of acculturation to Latinas' perceived neighborhood safety and physical activity: A Structural Equation Analysis. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 34(3): 295-303.

• Arredondo, E.M. (2007) Contributors of obesity among children living in Mexico City. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 107(1): 41-45.

• Ayala, G.X., Baquero, B., Arredondo, E.M., Campbell, N., Larios, S., and Elder, J.P. (2007) Association between family variables and children's dietary behaviors.. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 39(2): 62-69.

• Duerksen, S.C., Elder, J.P., Arredondo, E.M., Ayala, G.X., Slymen, D., Campbell, N., and Baquero, B. (2007) Family restaurant choices: Associations with Body Mass Index (BMI) in Mexican American children and adults. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 107(5): 849-853.

• Duerksen, S., Campbell, N., Arredondo, E.M., Ayala, G.X., Baquero, B., and Elder, J.P. (2007) Aventuras para ninos. Obesity prevention in the homes, schools, and neighborhoods of Mexican American children. In Brettschneider, W., and Rue, R. (editors), Lang. : , 135-150.

• Arredondo, E.M., Elder, J.P., Baquero, B., and Marshall, S. (2007) Ecological Momentary Assessment of Physical Activity in Latinas Using Pedometers and Diaries. In Stone, Shifman, Atienza, & Nebeling, (editors), The Science of Real-Time Data Capture: Self-Report in Health Research. : , 136-150.

• Arredondo, E.M., Elder, J.P., Ayala, G.X., Baquero, B., and Campbell, N. (2006) Association of a traditional vs. shared meal decision-making and preparation style with eating behavior of Hispanic women in San Diego County. Journal of American Dietetic Association. 106(1): 38-45.

• Arredondo, E.M., Elder, J.P., Ayala, G.X., Campbell, N., Baquero, B., and Duerksen, S. (2006) Is parenting style related to children's healthy eating and physical activity in Latino families?. Health Education Research. 21(6): 862-871.

• Slymen, D., Ayala, G.X., Arredondo, E.M., and Elder, J. (2006) A demonstration of modeling count data with an application to physical activity. Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations. 3:3: 1742-5573.

• Elder, J.P., Ayala, G.X., Campbell, N.R., Arredondo, E.M., Slymen, D., Baquero, B., Zive, M., Ganiats, T.G., and Engelberg, M. (2006) Long-term effects of Secretos de la Buena Vida: Interpersonal and print nutrition communication for a Spanish-Dominant Latino population. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 24(1): 49-57.

• Arredondo, E.M., Elder, J.P., Baquero, B., Ayala, G.X., and Campbell, N. (2005) Is church attendance associated with Latinas' health practices and self-reported health?. American Journal of Health Behavior. 29(6): 502-511.

• Arredondo, E.M., Pollak, K.I., Costanzo, P.R., McNeilly, M., and Myers, E. (2003) Primary care residents' characteristics and motives for providing different medical treatment of cervical cancer screening. Journal of the National Medical Association. 95(7): 576-584.

• Pollak, K., Arredondo, E.M., Yarnall, K.S., Lipkus, I., Myers, E., McNeilly, M., and Costanzo, P. (2002) Influence of stereotyping in smoking cessation counseling by primary care residents. Ethnicity and Disease. 12: 578-585.

• Pollak, K., Arredondo, E.M., Yarnall, K.S., Lipkus, I., Myers, E., McNeilly, M., and Costanzo, P. (2001) How do residents' prioritize smoking cessation for young "high-risk" women?. Preventive Medicine. 33(4): 292-299.

• Wilcher, R., Gilbert, L., Siano, C., and Arredondo, E.M. (1999) From focus groups to workshops: developing a culturally appropriate cervical cancer prevention intervention for rural Latinas. International Quarterly of Community Health Education. 19(2): 83-102.

• Gonzales, V., Washienko, A.D., Chapman, L., Krone, M.R., Arredondo, E.M., Huckebe, H., and Downer, A. (1999) Sexual and drug use risk factors for HIV and STDs: A comparison of women with and without bisexual experiences. American Journal of Public Health. 89(12): 1841-1846.