DeAnne Karen Hilfinger Messias, PhD, RN, FAAN CURRICULUM VITAE. College/University Major Dates Degree

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1 EDUCATION HISTORY: DeAnne Karen Hilfinger Messias, PhD, RN, FAAN CURRICULUM VITAE College/University Major Dates Degree University of Illinois Latin American Studies B.A. with High Champaign-Urbana, IL High & Distinction University of Arizona Nursing B.S. with Highest Tucson, AZ Distinction Indiana Wesleyan University Community Health M.S. Nursing University of California, San Nursing PhD. Francisco, San Francisco CA EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Dates Institution Rank/Position 2012-present University of South Carolina Director, PhD Program, College of Nursing 2010-present University of South Carolina Professor, College of Nursing and Women s and Columbia, SC Gender Studies Program, College of Arts and Sciences University of South Carolina Graduate Director, Women's and Gender Columbia, SC Studies Program University of South Carolina Associate Professor with a joint appointment in Columbia SC the College of Nursing and Women's and Gender Studies Program, College of Arts and Sciences Indiana Wesleyan University Associate Professor and Director, Graduate Marion, IN Studies in Nursing, Division of Nursing Education University of California, Lecturer, Adjunct Clinical Professor, and San Francisco Research Assistant, Department of Community Health Systems and Family Health Care Nursing, School of Nursing Universidade Estadual de Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing Campinas/UNICAMP School of Medicine; Coordinator, Community- São Paulo, Brazil Based Women's Health Practitoner Program Centro de Assistência Integral Director, Continuing Education in Nursing à Mulher/CAISM [Integrated Women s Health Care Center] Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil 1987 UNICAMP University Hospital Staff Nurse, Pediatrics Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil 1

2 Fundação Esperança Director, Community Health Programs Santarém, Pará, Brazil Coordinator, Nursing Services Universidade Federal do Pará Visiting Clinical Professor, Multi-Disciplinary Belém do Pará, Brazil Rural Community Health Program Universidade Federal do Rio Visiting Clinical Professor, Post-Graduate de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rural Community Health Nursing Program Brazil Serviço de Saúde Rural do Health educator and program assistant, Estado de Rio de Janiero, Rural Health Outreach Program Angra dos Reis, RJ, Brazil Institutito Santa Lydia Director of Ambulatory Clinic and Social Children's Hospital Services (Peace Corps Volunteer) Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil HONORS AND AWARDS 2014 Nominee, University of South Carolina Carolina Distinguished Professor Award 2014 Nominee, University of South Carolina Educational Foundation Research 2014 Nominee, University of South Carolina Undergraduate Research Mentor Award 2013 Senior Investigator Award, College of Nursing, USC 2012 Nominee, Southeastern Conference Academic Consortium Faculty Achievement Award 2011 Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Teaching Award, College of Nursing, USC 2011 Finalist, Mungo Graduate Teaching Award, USC 2011 Who s Who in America 2010 Poster Award for Research Excellence, Texas Obesity Research Conference, Houston, TX, November 18-19, Poster: Acculturation, Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, and Physical Activity in Mexican Origin Women 2009 Nominee, University of South Carolina Undergraduate Research Mentor Award 2008 Fellow, American Academy of Nursing 2007 Finalist, Mungo Graduate Teaching Award, USC 2006 Lee Davinroy Excellence in Teaching Award, Women s Studies Graduate Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Fulbright Senior Scholar Award in Global/Public Health. School of Nursing, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil, May-June,

3 2004 New Investigator s Award, University of South Carolina College of Nursing 2003 Who s Who in Health Sciences Education Fellow, International Center for Health Leadership Development, University of Illinois at Chicago 1999 Sigma Theta Tau International Career Profile, Community Health Nursing Fellow, World Health Organization Collaborating Center in Healthy Cities and the Institute of Action Research for Community Health, Indiana University School of Nursing Van Castricum Scholarship, University of California, San Francisco University of California Regent's Fellowship 1994, 1996 Who s Who in American Nursing 1990 Brazilian Nurses Association National Research Award, Honorable Mention 1988 Sigma Theta Tau, National Nursing Honor Society 1987, 1988 Dean's List, Indiana Wesley University 1979, 1980 All University Class Scholarship Award, University of Arizona 1979, 1980 College of Nursing Dean's Honor List, University of Arizona 1979 Phi Kappa Phi Certificate of Merit, University of Arizona V.S. and Flora Joiner Hostetter Scholarship in Nursing, University of Arizona 1968 National Defense Education Act Undergraduate Fellowship in Portuguese, University of Wisconsin 1967 São Paulo-Illinois Alliance for Progress Travel Fellowship 1967 Torch Activities Honorary, University of Illinois 1966 Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honorary, University of Illinois James Scholar Honors Program, University of Illinois 1965 Co-Valedictorian, Bloomington High School, Bloomington, IL TEACHING HISTORY UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (*Denotes new course development) Course Semesters Offered SCHC 390Z Senior Thesis Planning F 2011 (1) F 2009 (1), F 2010 (1) F2012 (1) NURS 399 Independent Study F2007 3

4 WOST 399 Independent Study F2003 SCHC 499 Senior Thesis Project S2012 (1), S2010 (1), S2011 (1) NURS J428 Section Leader S2013 WOST 430A Community Activism F 2004, S2003, S2002* NURS 555/LASP 398C Caring for Limited English Proficient Patients SP 2009* WOST 702 Issues and Methods in Feminist Research F 2008, SS 2008, SS2009 WGST 702 Feminist Methodologies and Epistemologies F 2012, SP 2011, F 2011* NURS 720 Public Health Residency S2006, F2005, F2004, S2004, F2003, S2003, F2002, S2002, F2001, S 2001, F2000 NURS/WGST 736 Women, Work & Health: Global Perspectives S 2014 S 2012, F2010 S 2008, S 2007, S2006, F 2003, F2002, F2001* WOST 790 Directed Reading and Research F 2013, F 2012 (2), SS II 2012, S 2012, SS , SS II 2009, S2007 (2), S 2006, F2004 (2), WOST 796C Women s Health Seminar: Policy and Practice S 2004* NURS 800 Philosophy of Nursing Science F 2010, F 2007, F 2006 NURS 813 Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research NURS 820 Nursing Leadership Residency NURS 821 Research Utilization Preparation NURS 840 Independent Study F2008 S2012, F2005 F2005, S2005 S2011 NURS 898 Research Internship S 2013, F 2012, S2011, F2007, NURS 899 Dissertation Preparation S 2014 (2) F 2013 (2) S 2011 (3); F2010, SS2010, S2010, F2009, S2009, F2008, 4

5 STUDENT RESEARCH SUPERVISION Supervision of Doctoral Programs In progress: Robin Dawson Estrada, PhD Candidate, USC College of Nursing. Sheri Webster, PhD Candidate, USC College of Nursing. Completed: Lisa Duggan, PhD Candidate, Transition to Motherhood: A Qualitative Study of Low Income Women s First Term Pregnancy Experiences. College of Nursing, University of South Carolina. May Stephanie Kripa Cooper-Lewter, PhD Candidate, Identity Journeys: Life Stories of Women Adopted Transnationally as Children. College of Social Work, University of South Carolina. May 2012 (Co- Director with Dr. Arlene Andrews). Student received Outstanding Dissertation Award from St. John s University/Montclair State University, Alexis Koskan, PhD Candidate, Promotora-Led Programs: How do Program Planners Conceptualize the Role of Promotoras and Select and Train Promotoras to Deliver and Sustain Obesity Related Health Programs among Hispanic Women? (Co-Chair with Dr. Daniela Friedman), Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, USC, August, Debbie Herman, PhD Candidate, Nurse Legislators: The Journey to State Capitols. USC College of Nursing, May Stephanie Davis, PhD Candidate, Quality of Life in Women with Breast Cancer. USC College of Nursing., December 2005 Donna Crocker, DNP Candidate, Physical Activity Promotion among Senior Residents of a Public Housing Project. USC College of Nursing, December 2005 Supervision of Masters Research Programs Completed: Imelda Cuison. Power, Powerlessness, and Cardiovascular Disease: The African American Women s Experience. University of South Carolina College of Nursing Master s Thesis. December Carol A. Goble. Reentry Experiences among Mennonite Central Committee Nurses. Indiana Wesleyan University, August, Madeline C. Burgess. An Investigation of Factors Associated with Nurses Decisions to Work when Sick with Acute Infectious Illness. Indiana Wesleyan University, April, Shelly Sparks. Perceptions of Quality Care through the Eyes of the Elderly. Indiana Wesleyan University, January, Dewana Bobo. Advanced Practice Preparation and Roles: Perceptions and Experiences of Missionary Nurses. Indiana Wesleyan University, August, Teresa Templeton. A Descriptive Study of Women s Beliefs, Knowledge, and Practices Related to Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Prevention. Indiana Wesleyan University, July,

6 Julie Garrard Hall. Perceived Occupational Stress and Burnout in United Methodist Clergy. Indiana Wesleyan University, July, Sandra Louise Sluss. Health Beliefs and Practices of Certified Nurse Assistants Employed by Extended Care Facilities. Indiana Wesleyan University, July, Marisha A. Klingenberger. Transition from Hospital to Home: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Elderly Heart Failure Patients post Discharge. Indiana Wesleyan University, March, Margaret K. DeJong. Being Involved, Figuring Things Out, and Making a Difference: Narrative Interpretations of Women in Poverty Empowered through Volunteer Community Involvement. Indiana Wesleyan University, May, Sara Marie Douglas. Cultural Praxis: The Experiences of Nurses Practicing in a Culturally Diverse Health Care Environment. Indiana Wesleyan University, May, Wendy Jamros. Chronic Disease: Exploring the Experiences of Patients and their Families. Indiana Wesleyan University, May, Vicky Lee Lindsay. Nursing Pain: A Continuum of Struggles and Frustrations. Indiana Wesleyan University, May, Janis Horan. An Exploration of ICCU Nurses Perceptions about Gender Bias in the Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease. Indiana Wesleyan University, May, Carol A. White. An Exploration of Decision-Making Factors Regarding Advance Directives on Admission to a Long-Term Care Facility. Indiana Wesleyan University, May, Joan Byler, Death in the Critical Care Unit: Nurses Perspectives, Indiana Wesleyan University, May, Diane M. Eliason. Completion of Prescribed Prophylactic Treatment for Tuberculosis: A Comparative Study. Indiana Wesleyan University, August, Cathy Rexroth. Growing Up Fast: Experiences and Perspectives of Pregnant Teenagers. Indiana Wesleyan University, December, Michele Regenold. An Investigation of the Relationship between Social Support and Self- Care Agency in the Post Myocardial Infarction Population. Indiana Wesleyan University, May, Barbara Bergst. Nurse-Patient Interaction: Effective Motivation toward Competent Self- Care. Indiana Wesleyan University, May, Julie Walters. Exploring the Expectations and Experiences of Adolescents towards Childbirth. Indiana Wesleyan University, May, Maria Howard. A Content Analysis of Health Education Materials within the Context of a West African Folk Islamic Culture. Indiana Wesleyan University, August, Denise Kneubuhler. An Investigation of the Relationship between Shoulder Pain and Quality of Sleep. Indiana Wesleyan University, December,

7 Undergraduate Research Supervision. In Progress: Jamie Lawson. Are We Adequately Prepared? An Assessment of Pre-Licensure Healthcare Students Exposure and Preparation for Caring for Limited English Proficient Patients. Magellan Scholar Undergraduate Fellowship Award Carrie Wolf. Barriers to Social Service Provision in the Dominican Republic. Magellan Scholar Undergraduate Fellowship and Ceny Walker Undergraduate Fellowship Award Amanda E. Hartman. USC Leadership Scholar mentor. Clinica El Buen Samaritano Oral Hygiene Education Project, Completed: Catherine Hardin, USC Magellan Undergraduate Research Grant, Latina Initiative Program Evaluation, January December 2012 Emily Ingram, USC Honor s Thesis. USC Honor s College Thesis Chair, A Global Health Comparison: Health Care Systems and Maternal Child Health in Five Countries. (May Elizabeth Walker, USC Honor s Thesis, Cultural and Linguistic Competency Practices: An Assessment of South Carolina Free Medical Clinics. USC Honor s College Thesis Chair. May Anna Walton, USC Magellan Scholar and Journeyman Award. Hispanic Community- Based Organizations in the South Carolina Midlands: History and Mission, Operations, and Inter-Organizational Communication and Collaboration. USC Honor s College Thesis Chair. May Emily Ingram, Structure of Healthcare in Quito, Ecuador, USC Office of Undergraduate Research Mini-Grant Award, May Sarah Slone Mecca, USC Magellan Scholar. Quality of Life among Middle Schoolers with Asthma. Messias, PI and Mentor Anna Handley and Mary Allison Joseph Linguistic and Social Barriers in Medical Interpretation for Exclusively Spanish-Speaking Latina Patients in South Carolina. USC Magellan Fellowship Ann Kingsolver PI; Messias Co-PI and Mentor Barbara Wofford. The Incorporation of Doulas into U.S. Obstetrical Practice: A Qualitative Study of Doulas, Women Served by Doulas, and Healthcare Professionals. USC Honor s College Thesis, May, Rachel Rosansky. Language for Access to Healthcare: The Project and the Experience. USC Honor s College Thesis, May, Adair R. Gama & Simone V. Minari. Oral Rehydration Therapy: Evaluation of Teaching by Nursing Students. Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil

8 Dissertation Committee Membership In Progress: PhD Candidate: Heather Eaddy, Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina PhD Candidate: Charis Davidson, Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina PhD Candidate: Kristin Van De Griend, Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina DrPh Candidate: Caroline Bergeron, Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina PhD Candidate: Violet Beets, Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina PhD Candidate: Christy B. DeGregory, College of Nursing, University of South Carolina Completed: PhD Candidate, Kerrie Freeman, From the Midnight Sun to the Land of the Long White Cloud: What Stories from Migrant Generations Reveal about Health and Habitus. School of Population Health, University of Auckland, New Zealand. November, (International Examiner). PhD Candidate: Stephanie B. Allen, The Nurse-Patient Assignment: Purposes, Decision Factors and Steps of the Process. College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, May PhD Candidate: Edena Meetze. Perceptions and Experiences of Prenatal Care Providers in Communicating about the HIV Test with Pregnant Latinas in South Carolina. Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior. Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina. May, 2011 PhD Candidate: Kristen Hudgins, Candles, Co-ops and Credit Funds: Exploring the Matrix of Grassroots Development Strategies in a Dominican Batey. Department of Anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of South Carolina. May, 2010 PhD Candidate: Mary McLaughlin, Media Representations and Implications for Collective Memory: A Grounded Theory Analysis of TV News Broadcasts of Hillary Clinton from College of Mass Communications and Information Studies, University of South Carolina. May, 2010 PhD Candidate: Sheri Hardee, Moving Toward Social Action in the Borderlands: Examining Practices and Pedagogies in One TRIO Classroom. College of Education, University of South Carolina. December, PhD Candidate: Kerri Norris, Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina. August PhD Candidate: Elizabeth Fore, Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina. May

9 PhD Candidate: Irene Prabu-Das, Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina. August 2005 PhD Candidate: Jeannette Andrews, Sister to Sister: A Community Partnered Tobacco Cessation Intervention in Low-Income Housing Developments. College of Nursing, December PhD Candidate: Sherer Royce, Photovoice and Youth Empowerment. Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, May ND Candidate: Brandy Frost. Research Utilization: Implementing the American Heart Association Guidelines for Measuring Blood Pressure. College of Nursing, USC, December PhD Candidate: Annie Ruth Bland. Emotion Processing in Borderline Personality Disorder. College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, May Master s Thesis Committee Membership In Progress: MA Candidate: Maryann Seals. Economic, Legal, Cultural, and Political Implications of Prostitution. Department of Sociology, University of South Carolina. Completed: MSN Candidate: Patrícia Santos Prudêncio. Adaptação cultural e validaão para uso no Brasil do instrument Patient Expectations and Satisfaction with Prenatal Care (PESPC). Universidade de São Paulo Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. August MPH Candidate: Evelyn Kelley. Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior. Exploration of Physical Activity among Latina Adolescents. August 2007 MA Candidate: Kelsey Hanrahan. Department of Anthropology. Becoming a wife: An ethnoarchaeological look at food processing and kitchen space in Northern Ghana. May 2007 MS Candidate: Sabrina Tindal. Exploring the Correlation between Social Support and Mothers Perceptions of Infant Temperament. Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior. Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina. May 2005 Honor s College Thesis Committee Membership Lindsay Rose Johnson. Voices in Literature: Authors Give Voice to the Traditional Latina Woman. April 2005 Sara Ross. Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Planning Kit. April Other Research Supervision E.N. Duft, S. Sartorelli, C. Ribeiro. Community Diagnosis of Women s Health in the Municipality of Campinas, SP, Brazil. Supervisor, Graduate Student Project, Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP, Brazil,

10 Maria Cristina S. M. Prini, Sonia Mara dos Santos, Janice Franco Ferreira S. Veiga Analysis of milk production in primipara and multipara mothers of low birth weight infants. Supervisor, Clinical Research Project, Centro de Assistência Integral à Saúde da Mulher CAISM/UNICAMP, Brazil, Rosemeire A. T. Mendes, Regina Celia Grion, Sandra L. S. Gomide Patient and family acceptance of an orientation manual for patients undergoing radiation therapy. Supervisor, Clinical Research Project, Centro de Assistência Integral à Saúde da Mulher CAISM/UNICAMP, Brazil, Rosemeire A. M. Lopes, Sandra L. A. Gomide, Ana Regina B. Silva, Teresa C. M. Rosa Usage of implanted catheters: Incidence of complications related to nursing care. Supervisor, Clinical Research Project, Centro de Assistência Integral à Saúde da Mulher CAISM/UNICAMP, Brazil, Eliene M. R. L. Santos, Elisabete Shimada, Janice F. F. S. Veiga, Nida T. Neves, Pedro D. Volpin. Absenteeism in a neonatal intensive care nursery: Causes and Consequences. Supervisor, Clinical Research Project, Centro de Assistência Integral à Saúde da Mulher CAISM/UNICAMP, Brazil, SCHOLARLY AND PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS BOOKS/BOOK CHAPTERS Messias, D. K. H., McKeown, R., & Adams, S. A. (2013). Epidemiological Applications. In M. Stanhope & J. Lancaster, Eds., Foundations of Nursing in the Community (4 th Ed.), (peer reviewed) Messias, D. K. H., McKeown, R., & Adams, S. A. (2012). Epidemiology. In M. Stanhope & J. Lancaster, Eds., Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community (8 th Ed.), (peer reviewed) Messias, D. K. H. (2012). Brazil. Brazil. In S. Loue & M. Sajatovic, (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Immigrant Health, Springer Publishing. Meleis, A. I., Messias, D. K. H. & Aroian, K. Immigrant Women. (2012). In J.J. Fitzpatrick. & M. W. Kazer (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Nursing Research (3 rd Ed.), Springer Publishing. Messias, D. K. H. (2011). The Health and Well-Being of Immigrant Women in Urban Areas. In A. I. Meleis, E. L. Birch, & S. M. Wachter (Eds.). Women's Health and the World's Cities. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, pp Messias, D.K. H. (2011). An Introduction to Community Activism. In D. J. Mason, J. K. Leavitt & M. W. Chaffee (Eds.) Policy and Politics in Nursing and Healthcare (6th Ed.), pp Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier. (invited, peer reviewed) Jennings, L., Hardee, S. & Messias, D.K.H. (2010). Addressing oppressive discourses and images of youth: Sites of possibility. In Sites of Possibility: Critical dialogue across educational settings. (L. B. Jennings, P. C. Jewett, T. T. Laman, M. V. Souto-Manning, & J. L. Wilson (Eds.). pp Cresskill NJ: Hampton Press. (Data-based, peer-reviewed chapter). Messias, D. K. H. (2010). Migration Transitions. In Afaf Ibrahim Meleis (Ed.). Transitions Theory: Middle Range and Situation-Specific Theories in Nursing Research and Practice, pp New York: Springer Publishing Company. 10

11 Messias, D. K. H. & Lacy, E. (2009).Katrina-related health concerns of Latino survivors and evacuees. In Brennan, V. (Ed.), Disasters and Public Health: Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma, pp Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. McKeown, R. & Messias, D. K. H. (2008). Epidemiology. In M. Stanhope & J. Lancaster, Eds.). Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community (7 th Ed.) Philadelphia: Elsevier Science. McKeown, R. E. & Messias, D. K. H. Epidemiologic Applications. (2006). In M. Stanhope & J. Lancaster (Eds.). Foundations of Nursing in the Community: Community-Oriented Practice (2 nd ed.), Messias, D. K. H. & de Paula, T. (2005). Brazilians. In J. Lipson & S. L. Dibble (Eds.). Culture and clinical care, pp San Francisco: UCSF Nursing Press. McKeown, R. & Messias, D. K. H. (2003). Epidemiologic Applications. In M. Stanhope & J. Lancaster (Eds.). Community and Public Health Nursing (6 th ed.), pages Philadelphia: Elsevier Science. Messias, D.K.H. (2003). Brazilians. In P. F. St. Hill, J.G. Lipson, & A. I. Meleis (Eds.), Caring for women cross-culturally: A portable guide, pages Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. Messias, D.K.H. (1996). Brazilians. In J. Lipson, S.L. Dibble, & P.A. Minarik (Eds.), Culture and nursing care: A pocket guide, pages San Francisco: UCSF Nursing Press. Messias, D.K.H. (1993). Aleitamento materno: Manual de assistência de enfermagem [Breastfeeding: A nursing care manual]. Campinas, SP, Brazil: CAISM/UNICAMP. Messias, D.K.H. & Lopes, R.A.T.M. (1991). Radioterapia e voce: Um guia para ajudar voce durante o tratamento [Radiation therapy and you: A guide to help you during treatment]. Campinas, SP, Brazil: CAISM/UNICAMP. Messias, D.K.H. (1983). O milho nosso de cada dia: Um livro de receitas [Our Daily Corn: A community nutrition and recipe book]. Santarém, PA, Brazil: Fundação Esperança Book Chapters Submitted/Under Review Messias, D. K. H. & Estrada, R. D. An Introduction to Community Activism. In D. J. Mason, J. K. Leavitt & M. W. Chaffee (Eds.) Policy and Politics in Nursing and Healthcare (7th Ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier. (Invited, peer-reviewed) REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS Van De Griend, K. & Messias, D. K. H. (2014). Expanding the Conceptualization of Workplace Violence: Implications for Research, Policy, and Practice. Sex Roles. (Published online: February 14, 2014). DOI ?s Salinas, J., Hilfinger Messias, D. K., Morales-Campos, D. & Parra-Medina, D. (2014). English language proficiency and physical activity in Mexican origin immigrants living in South Texas and South Carolina. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 25(1), Hunter, A., Wilson, L., Stanhope, M., Hatcher, B., Hattar, M., Hilfinger Messias, D. K., Powell, D. (2013). Global Health Diplomacy: An Integrative Review of the Literature and Implications for Nursing. Nursing Outlook 61(2),

12 Hilfinger Messias, D. K., Parra-Medina, D., Sharpe, P. A., Treviño, L., Koskan, A. M. & Morales- Campos, D. (2013). Promotoras de Salud: Roles, Responsibilities, and contributions in a community-based Participatory Research, Multi-Site, Randomized Controlled Trial. Hispanic Health Care International 11(2), Koskan, A., Friedman, D. B., Hilfinger Messias, D. K., Brandt, H. M., & Walsemann, K. (2013). Sustainability of promotora initiatives: Program planners perspectives. Journal of Public Health Management & Practice. DOI: /PHH.0b013e a Koskan, A., Friedman, D. B., Brandt, H. M., Walsemann, K. M., & Hilfinger Messias, D. K. (2013). Preparing Promotoras to Deliver Health Programs for Hispanic Communities: Training Processes and Curricula. Health Promotion Practice, 14(3), First published online September 14, DOI: / Koskan, A., Friedman, D. B., Brandt, H. M., Walsemann, K. M., & Hilfinger Messias, D. K. (2012). Preparing Promotoras to Deliver Health Programs for Hispanic Communities: Training Processes and Curricula. Health Promotion Practice, published online September 14, DOI: / Koskan, A. Hilfinger Messias, D. K. H., Friedman, D. B., Brandt, H. M., & Walsemann, K. (2012). Program planners perspectives of promotora roles, recruitment, and selection. Ethnicity and Health, DOI: / Barrington, C., Hilfinger Messias, D.K. & Weber, L. (2012). Implications of racial and ethnic relations for health and well-being in new Latino communities: A case study of West Columbia, South Carolina. Latino Studies, 10(1-2), Messias, D. K. H., Barrington, C. & Lacy, E. (2012) Latino Social Network Dynamics in the Context of the Hurricane Katrina Disaster. The Journal of Disaster Studies, Policy and Management, 36(1) Weber, L. & Hilfinger Messias, D. K. (2012). Mississippi front-line recovery workers after Hurricane Katrina: An intersectional analysis of advocacy work, power relations and health. Social Science and Medicine, 74(11): Parra-Medina, D. & Hilfinger Messias, D. K. (2011). Promotion of Physical Activity among Mexican-Origin Women in Texas and South Carolina: An Examination of Social, Cultural, Economic, and Environmental Factors. Quest, 63, McDowell, L., Messias, D. K. H., & Estrada, R. (2011). The work of language interpretation in health care: Complex, challenging, exhausting, and often invisible. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 22(2), Davidson, P.M., McGrath, S.J., Meleis, A.I., Stern, P., DiGiacomo, M., Dharmendra, T., Correade-Arauju, R., Campbell, J.D., Hochleitner, M., Messias, D.K.H., Brown, H., Teitelman, A., Sindhu, S., Reesman, K., Richter, S., Sommers, M.S., Schaeffer, D., Stringer, M., Sampselle, C., Anderson, D., Tuazon, J.A., Cao, Y., Krassen Covan, E. (2011). The health of women and girls determines the health and well-being of our modern world: a white paper from the International Council on Women s Health Issues. Health Care for Women International, 32:10, Koskan, A., Friedman, D. B., & Messias, D. K. H. (2010). Health Literacy among Hispanics: A Systematic Research Review ( ). Hispanic Health Care International, 8(2),

13 Davis, S.C, Meneses, K, Hilfinger Messias, D.K. (2010). Exploring sexuality and quality of life in women after breast cancer surgery. The Nurse Practitioner. 35(9): Parra-Medina, D., Messias, D. K. H., Fore, E., Mayo, R., Petry, D, & PrabuDas, I. (2009). A community-based partnership to address cervical cancer among Latinas in South Carolina. Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association, 105(7), Prabu Das, I., Messias, D. K.H. Parra-Medina, D., Luchok, K., Richter, D. L. (2009). Making it happen: Low-income African-American women s follow-up to abnormal pap tests. Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association, 105(7), Messias, D. K. H., Moneyham, L., Vyavaharkar, M., Murdaugh, C. & Phillips, K. (2009). Embodied work: Insider perspectives of HIV/AIDS peer counselors. Healthcare for Women International 30(7), Messias, D. K. H., McDowell, L., & Estrada, R. D. (2009). Language interpreting as social justice work: Perspectives of formal and informal healthcare interpreters. Advances in Nursing Science, 32(2), Messias, D. K. H., McLoughlin, K., Fore, E., Jennings, L. & Parra-Medina, D. (2008). Images of youth: Representations and interpretations by youth actively engaged in their communities. International Journal of Qualitative Issues in Education, 21(2), Messias, D. K. H. & DeJoseph, J. F. (2007). The personal work of a first pregnancy: Transforming identities, relationships, and women s work. Women & Health, 45(4), Hilfinger Messias, D. K. & Lacy, E. (2007). Katrina-related health concerns of Latino Survivors and evacuees. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 18(2), Hilfinger Messias, D.K., Moneyham, L., Murdaugh, C. & Phillips, K. D. (2006). HIV/AIDS Peer Counselors' Perspectives on Intervention Delivery Formats. Clinical Nursing Research, 15(3), Jennings, L. B., Parra-Medina, D., Messias, D. K. H., & McLoughlin, K. (2006). Toward a theory of critical social youth empowerment. Journal of Community Practice, 14(1/2), Royce, Sherer W., Parra-Medina, D., & Messias, D. H. (2006). Using photovoice to examine and initiate youth empowerment in community-based programs: A picture of process and lessons learned. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 4(3), Messias, D. K. H., DeJong, M. K. & McLoughlin, K. (2005). Expanding the concept of women s work: Volunteer work in the context of poverty. Journal of Poverty, 9(3), Messias, D. K. H., Fore, E., McLoughlin, K. & Parra-Medina, D. (2005). Adult Roles in Community-Based Youth Empowerment Programs: Implications for Best Practices. Family and Community Health 28(4) Messias, D. K. H., DeJong, M. K., & McLoughlin, K. (2005). Being involved and making a difference: Personal empowerment among women living in poverty. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 23(1), Messias, D. K. H. & Rubio, M. (2004). Immigration and Health. Annual Review of Nursing Research: Eliminating Health Disparities among Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the United States, 22,

14 Messias, D K. H & DeJoseph, J. F. (2004). Feminist Narrative Interpretations: Challenges, tensions, and opportunities for nurse researchers. Aquichan, 4(4), Messias, D.K.H. (2002). Transnational health resources, practices, and perspectives: Brazilian immigrant women s narratives. Journal of Immigrant Health 4(4), Also published (2010) in: Transitions Theory: Middle Range and Situation-Specific Theories in Nursing Research and Practice, A. I. Meleis (Ed). pp New York: Springer Publishing Messias, D. K. H. (2001). Globalization, nursing, and Health for All. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 33(1), Messias, D.K.H. (2001). Transnational perspectives on women s domestic work: Experiences of Brazilian immigrants in the United States. Women and Health, 33(1/2), Meleis, A. I., Sawyer, L. M., Im, E., Messias, D K. H., & Schumacher, K. (2000). Experiencing transitions: An emerging middle range theory. Advances in Nursing Science, 23(1), Also published (2010) in: Transitions Theory: Middle Range and Situation-Specific Theories in Nursing Research and Practice, A. I. Meleis (Ed). pp New York: Springer Publishing Tong, E. M., Sparacino, P. S. A., Messias, D. K. H., Foote, D., Chesla, C., & Gilliss, C. L. (1998). Growing Up with Congenital Heart Disease: The Dilemmas of Adolescents and Young Adults. Cardiology in the Young, 8(3), Messias, D. K. H., Regev, H., Im, E., Spiers, J., Van, P., & Meleis, A. I. (1997). Expanding the visibility of women's work: Policy implications. Nursing Outlook 45(6), Messias, D. K. H. (1996). Concept development: Exploring undocumentedness. Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice, 10(3), Also published as Messias, D. K. H. (1997). Exploring the concept of undocumentedness: The meaning of a person s immigration status to nursing care. In A. G. Gift, Ed. Clarifying Concepts in Nursing Research, pp New York: Springer. Messias, D. K. H., Im, E., Page, A., Regev, H., Spiers, J., Yoder, L., & Meleis, A. I. (1997). Defining and redefining work: Implications for women s health. Gender & Society, 11(3), Messias, D. K. H., Yeager, K., Dibble, S., & Dodd, M. (1997). Patients perspectives of fatigue during chemotherapy. Oncology Nursing Forum, 24(1), Sparacino, P. S. A., Tong, E. M., Messias, D. K. H., Chesla, C. A. & Gilliss, C. L. (1997). The dilemmas of parents of adolescents and young adults with congenital heart disease. Heart and Lung, 26(3), Messias, D. K. H., Hall, J., & Meleis, A. I. (1996). Voices of impoverished Brazilian women: Health implications of roles and resources. Women and Health 24(1) Meleis, A. I., Messias, D. K. H., & Arruda, E. N. (1996). Women's work environment and health: Clerical workers in Brazil. Research in Nursing and Health, 19, Meleis, A. I., Douglas, M. K., Eribes, C., Shih, F., Messias, D. K. H. (1996). Employed Mexican women as mothers and partners: Valued, empowered and overloaded. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 23, Also published (2010) in: Transitions Theory: Middle Range and Situation-Specific Theories in Nursing Research and Practice, A. I. Meleis (Ed). pp New York: Springer Publishing 14

15 Gudmundsdottir, M., Gilliss, C. L., Sparacino, P. S. A., Tong, E. M., Messias, D. K. H., Foote, D. (1996). Congenital heart defects and parent-adolescent coping. Families Systems, and Health, 14(2). Nelson, M., Proctor, S., Regev, H., Barnes, D., Sawyer, L., Messias, D., & Yoder, L. (1996). International population and development: The United Nation's Cairo Action Plan for women's health. Image: Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 28(1), Messias, D. K. H., Gilliss, C. L., Sparacino, P. S. A., Tong, E. M., & Foote, D (1995). Stories of transition: Parents recall the diagnosis of congenital heart defects. Family Systems Medicine, 13(3/4), Sawyer, L., Regev, H., Proctor, S., Nelson, M., Messias, D., Barnes, D., & Meleis, A. (1995). Matching versus cultural competence in research: Methodological considerations. Research in Nursing and Health, 18, Nakano, A. M. S., Mamede, M. V., & Messias, D. K. H. (1993). Escala de atitude na gravidez: Adaptação para a cultura brasileira [Pregnancy attitude index: Adaptation for Brazilian culture]. Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, 42(1), Mamede, M. V., Souza, L., Rodrigues, R. A. P., Shimo, A. K. K., Nakano, A. M. S., Almeida, A. M., Ravagnani, M. J. C., Silva, R. M., Matuo, Y. K., Biffi, E. F., Felipe, M. V., & Messias, D. K. H. (1992). Menarca - menopausa: quando ocorrem? [Menarche and menopause: when do they occur?]. Jornal Brasileiro de Ginecologia, 102(11-12), Mamede, M. V., Messias, D. K. H. Shimo, A. K. K., Rodrigues, R. A. P., Nakano, A. M. S., Almeida, A. M., Silva, R. M., Biffi, E. F., Matuo, Y. K., Felipe, M. V., & Ravagnani, M. J. C. (1991). Mulher e saúde: suas preocupações [Women and health: Their concerns]. Revista Paulista de Enfermagem, 10(3), Mamede, V. M., Nakano, A. M. S., Felipe, M. J. V., & Messias, D. K. H. (1991). Respostas a auto cuidado de mulheres brasileiras em perimenopusa - estudo piloto [Self-care response patterns in Brazilian perimenopausal women: A pilot study]. Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, 44(1), Messias, D. K. H. (1984). Reidratação oral - a solução apropriada e eficaz para o problema de diarréia infantil [Oral rehydration: The appropriate and efficient solution to the problem of infant diarrhea]. Revista Paulista de Enfermagem, 4(4), Messias, D. K. H. (1983). Utilização do soro caseiro nas doenças diarréicas: um programa de promotores de saúde do baixo amazonas [Utilization of homemade oral rehydration solution in diarrheal diseases: A program for health promoters on the lower amazon]. Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, 36(3/4), Messias, D. K. H. (1983). Utilização do soro caseiro nas doenças diarréicas [Utilization of homemade oral rehydration solution in diarrheal diseases]. Enfermagem Moderna, 4(1), Articles Submitted/Under Review : Estrada, R.D. & Messias, D. K. H. Negotiating Language Differences and Health, and Social- Economic Barriers in Interpreter-Mediated Primary Care Encounters. Advances in Nursing Science. Submitted February 1, Meetze, E. G., Messias, D. K. H., & Torres, M.E. Prenatal Care Providers' Interactions with Latina Patients: Persistent Communication Barriers and Gaps. Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice. Submitted June,

16 NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS AND ABSTRACTS Non-Refereed Publications Hunter, A., Wilson, L., Stanhope, M., Powell, D., Hattar, M., Hilfinger Messias, D. K., Hatcher, B. (2010). Global Health Diplomacy White Paper. American Academy of Nursing. Messias, D.K. H. (2005). Women s Health in South Carolina. Business and Economic Review 52(1), Messias, D. K. H. (2005). Faculty Forum: Local and Global Reflections on Women s Health Issues. Women s Studies Spring 2005 Newsletter. University of South Carolina. Messias, D. K. H. & Miranda-Chalfant, L. (2004). Language for Healthcare Access: A Curriculum for English Language Learners. University of South Carolina, Columbia SC. Messias, D. K. H. (2003). What nurses need to know about the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health Care. The South Carolina Nurse 10(3), Messias, D. K. H. (2003, September 24). Hispanics face barriers to health care. Free Times, Columbia SC. Alexander, J. W., Liken, M., Messias, D. K. H., & Strebler, L. (2002). Opportunities for practice in community/public health settings: A nursing education response to challenges in the 21 st century. The South Carolina Nurse 9(3), Parra-Medina, D. & Messias, D. K. H. (2001, May). Hispanic Health Subcommittee Report. Columbia, SC: State of South Carolina Office of Minority Affairs. Meleis, A. I., Lindgren, T., & Messias,D. K. H. (2001). Women s work redefined. Position paper prepared for the Arab Families Conference, American University, Cairo, Egypt. Messias, D.K.H. (1992). Vivendo e trabalhando no tempo da cólera [Living and working in the era of cholera]. Novos Passos, 4(37), 1. Selected Published Abstracts (Note: For the convenience of the readers, titles of abstracts published in Portuguese have been translated into English and original titles have been omitted.) 2014: Heiney et al. Exploring Social Disconnection and Treatment Adherence in African American Women with Breast Cancer: Design and Implementation of a Qualitative Study. Oncology Nursing Society 39 th Annual Congress, Anaheim, CA May 1-4, 2014 Cayir, E., Smith, A., Weber, L., & Hilfinger Messias, D. K. (2013). Arts-Based Intervention with Female Juvenile Offenders. Carolina Women s Health Research Forum, University of South Carolina School of Medicine. October 25, Columbia, SC. Hilfinger Messias, D. K., Meetze, E., & Fore, M. E. (2012). Navegantes para Salud: Improving Health Care Access and Utilization among Hispanic Women and Children.13 th Annual HBCU and HSI Health Services Research Conference: Innovative Intervention Strategies across the Lifespan. September 13, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Hilfinger Messias, D. K., Brandt, H. B., Walton, A., Sorum, M., & Hardin, C. (2012). La Iniciativa Latina contra el Cáncer: Promotora-Delivered Community Outreach to Address Cervical and 16

17 Breast Cancer Health Disparities in the South Carolina Midlands. Published Abstract, Moving from Hope to Action: Transforming Research to Eliminate Health Disparities across Generations, James E. Clyburn Health Disparities Lecture, April 20, Hilfinger Messias, D. K., Sharpe, P. A., Parra-Medina, D., Morales-Campos, D. & Salinas, J. (2012). ENLACE Pilot Study: A Community-Based Participatory Research Initiative to Enhance Physical Activity in Mexican-Origin Women in South Carolina. Published Abstract, Moving from Hope to Action: Transforming Research to Eliminate Health Disparities across Generations, James E. Clyburn Health Disparities Lecture, April 20, Duggan, L. B. & Hilfinger Messias, D. K. (2011). Transition to motherhood: A qualitative study of first time low income mothers in South Carolina. Carolina Women s Health Research Forum. University of South Carolina. November 4, Meetze, E., Richter, D., Messias, D., Torres, M. & Annang, L. (2011). Provision of the HIV test to prenatal Latina patients in South Carolina. Carolina Women s Health Research Forum, University of South Carolina, November 4, Meetze, E. G., Richter, D., Messias, D., Torres, M. & Annang, L. (2011). Provision of the HIV test to prenatal Latina patients in South Carolina. Health Equity in the 21 st Century: Saving the Next Generation. University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, April 28-29, Deborah Parra-Medina, DeAnne K. Hilfinger Messias, Jennifer Salinas, Daisy Morales-Campos, and Patricia Sharpe. (2011) ENLACE: Preliminary findings from a multi-site community-based physical activity intervention. Published Abstract, 11 th Annual American Academy of Health Behavior Scientific Meeting, Hilton Head, SC, March 20-23, Messias, D. K. H. (2010). Transnational health experiences among Brazilian immigrant women. American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, November 21, Morales-Campos, D. Y., Salinas, J. J., Parra-Medina, D., Hilfinger Messias, D. K. (2010). Acculturation, Body-Mass Index, Waist Circumference, and Physical Activity in Mexican Origin Women. International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Abstract Submissions; Texas Obesity Research Conference, Houston, TX, November 18-19, Messias, D. K. H., Parra-Medina, D., Morales-Campos, D., Sharpe, P. A., Koskan, A. M. (2010). An examination of social and environmental marginalization among Latinas in the South Carolina midlands and Texas border communities. Latino Caucus, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, November 7-10, Walton, A., Messias, D. K. H., & Brandt, H. (2010). Latino-serving community-based organizations in a Southeastern US city: A grounded theory analysis of collaborating for community health. Women s Caucus, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, November 7 10, Messias, D. K. H. & Parra-Medina, D. (2010). Addressing barriers to Primary Health Care among Recent Latina Immigrants: Findings from South Carolina, USA. Primary Health Care: Many Perspectives, one Goal VIII Conference of the Global Network of World Health Organization Collaborating Centres for Nursing and Midwifery. Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 28-30, Barrington, C. & Messias, D. K. H. (2010). Newcomers to South Carolina: Latinas in West Columbia. International Council on Women s Health Issues 18th Congress, Cities and Women s Health: Global Perspectives. Philadelphia, PA April 7-10,

18 Messias, D. K. H. & Smithwick-Leone, J. (2010). Women s Health and Community Partnership Initiatives: South Carolina Experiences and Perspectives. Southeastern Women s Studies Association Annual Meeting, Columbia, SC. March 25-27, Koskan, A. M., Friedman, D. B., & Messias, D. K. H. (2009). Comprende la informacion sobre su salud?: A review of health literacy research for the Hispanic population. American Public Health Association 137th Annual Meeting Proceedings, November Walton, A., Brandt, H.M., & Messias, D. K. H. (2009). Because ver batim isn't enough: Adaption of the Spanish language Cancer Education Guide into a culturally and linguistically appropriate health education material. American Public Health Association 137th Annual Meeting Proceedings. November 7-11, Walton, A., Murday, A. S., Brandt, H. M., & Messias, D. K. H. (2009). Systematic review of Spanish language cancer educational materials: A first step in improving message reach and effectiveness. American Public Health Association 137th Annual Meeting Proceedings, Philadelphia, PA November 7-11, Messias, D. K. H., Parra-Medina, D., & Brandt, H. A community-based partnership approach to access to care barriers among limited-english-proficient Latinas. Proceedings of the 136th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA, October 25-29, Messias, D. K. H., Moneyham, L. & Vyavaharkar, M. The Embodied Work of Peer Counseling for Rural Women with HIV/AIDS. International Council of Women's Health International Conference, Gabarone, Botswana, July 9-11, Prabhu Das, I. P., & Messias, D. K. H. Lost in translation: The communication experiences of low-income, African American women regarding abnormal pap tests and follow-up. UICC World Cancer Conference, Geneva, Switzerland, August 27-31, Davis, S., Messias, D. K. H., & Dow, K. Sexuality and Quality of Life in women with breast cancer after surgical treatment. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference, National Harbor, MD, June 28-30, Messias, D. K. H. & Parra-Medina, D. Partnership Development for Community-Based Participatory Research to Address Access to Healthcare among Hispanics in South Carolina. Latino Immigration to New Settlement Areas Conference, Columbia, SC, October 11-13, Messias, D. K. H. Language for Healthcare Access: An Educational Intervention for Limited English Proficient Latino Immigrants in South Carolina. Arkansas Literacy Conference. Little Rock, AK, October 26, Messias, D. K.H. and Parra-Medina, D. Methodological Challenges and Opportunities for Collaboration in Conducting Community-Based Intervention Research Association of Community Health Educators Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO. May 31 June 2, Messias, D. K. H. Effectiveness of a Health Literacy Intervention among Limited English Proficient Hispanic Immigrants in South Carolina Navigating the Global American South Conference: Global Health and Regional Solutions, Research Triangle Park, NC, April 19-20, 2007 Messias, D. K. H., Parra-Medina, D. & Probst, J. Improving Healthcare Access Knowledge and Self-Efficacy: Results of Community-Based Interventions with Limited-English-Proficient Hispanics in South Carolina. Mary Ann Parsons Lectureship Conference, Alpha Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Columbia SC, Feb 9,

19 Lacy, E., Messias, D. K. H., & Andrews, A. Latinos in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: An Examination of Resiliency and Incorporation. Coastal Resiliency Information Systems Initiative for the Southeast: National Summit. Columbia, SC April 18, Prabhu Das, I., Messias, D. H., Parra-Medina, D. Lost in Translation: The Communication Experiences of Low-Income, African-American Women regarding Abnormal Pap Tests and Follow-up. 10 th Biennial Symposium on Minorities, the Medically Underserved and Cancer. Washington, DC, April 19 23, Messias, D. K. H., Parra-Medina, D. & Probst, J. (2006). Language for Healthcare Access: Improving Healthcare Access among Limited-English-Proficient Spanish Speakers in South Carolina. National Leadership Summit on Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Washington D.C., January 9-11, Jennings, L., Messias, D. K. H., & Hardee, S. (2006). Pictures can launch a thousand words: Deconstructing and transforming stereotypical societal images of youth through photo essays and dialogue. 19 th Annual Conference on Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies. University of Georgia, Athens, GA. January 6-8, Messias, D. K. H. Language for healthcare access: An educational intervention for limited English proficient Latino immigrants in South Carolina. Navigating the Globalization of the American South, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, March 3-4, Messias, D. K. H. & McDonough, J. Role borders, boundaries and brokering: The work of formal and informal medical interpreters. Southern Nursing Research Society Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, February 3-5, Moneyham, L., Messias, D., Phillips, K., & Murdaugh, C. (2005). Dimensions of HIV/AIDS Peer Counseling Work: Insider Perspectives. Eighteenth Annual Conference of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, Orlando, FL. Messias, D. K. H., Fore, E., & Parra-Medina, D. Cultural and Linguistic Competency: Discrepancies between Perceived Importance and Actual Practice. Proceedings of the Southern Nursing Research Society Annual Conference, Louisville, Kentucky, February 19-21, Messias, D. K. H. Bridging languages, cultures, and healthcare systems: The works of formal and informal medical interpreters. Proceedings of the QUIG 17 th Annual Conference on Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies. University of Georgia, Athens, GA, January 9 11, Parra-Medina, D., Messias, D. K. Jennings, L., Royce, S. W., Fore, M. E., and McLoughlin, K. (2003). Using PAR to develop a model for community-based youth empowerment. Proceeding of the American Public Health Association131st Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. November 15 19, Royce, S. W., Parra-Medina, D., and. Messias, D. K. (2003). Hearing their voices: Using Photovoice to capture youth perspectives on empowerment. Proceeding of the American Public Health Association131st Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. November 15 19, Mayo, R., Parra-Medina, D., Messias, D., Rhoades, D. (2003). SC Partnership for Cancer Prevention: Results from Formative Research with Latina Women at Risk for Cervical Cancer [abstract]. Journal of Cancer Education, 18(3), S36 Royce, S. W., McLoughlin, K., Messias, D. H., Parra-Medina, D. (2002). Adding Participation to the Research Process: Lessons Learned from Exploring Empowerment. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Conference on Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies. University of Georgia 19

20 Parra-Medina, D. and Messias, D. South Carolina Partnership for Cancer Prevention (SCPCP) Project. (2002). Proceedings of the American Public Health Association 130 th Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA Messias, D. K. H. (2002). Women s work in health and illness: A conceptual framework for research. Proceedings of the Southern Nursing Research Society 16 th Annual Conference. San Antonio TX Royce, S. W., McLoughlin, K., Messias, D. H., Parra-Medina, D. (2002). Adding Participation to the Research Process: Lessons Learned from Exploring Empowerment. Proceedings of the 15 th Annual Conference on Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies. University of Georgia Parra-Medina, D., Royce, S. W., Fore, E. Messias, D. H., Reininger, B. & Shepard, D. (2001). The South Carolina American Legacy Empowerment (SCALE) Evaluation Project: Building youth development and empowerment program model guidelines for tobacco use prevention. Proceedings of the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA Messias, D.K.H. (2001). Immigrant women s transnational experiences: Lessons for practitioners. Abstracts, Global Health Council 28 th Annual Meeting. Washington, D. C. Messias, D.K.H. & DeJoseph, J. F. (2001). Narrative Interpretations: Evaluation contexts and qualities. QUIG 14 th Annual Conference on Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies: Social and Economic Justice: Deconstructing Myths and Masks through Qualitative Research. University of Georgia. Messias, D. K. H. (2000). Women s work: Transnational experiences and perspectives. Women s Work, Health, and Quality of Life. Proceedings of the Eleventh International Congress on Women s Health Issues. San Francisco, CA Messias, D.K.H. (1999). Nursing in today s world: Perspectives from the United States. Proceedings of the Tenth Pan American Congress of Nursing and Brazilian Congress of Nursing, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Messias, D.K.H. & Douglas, S. (1999). Cultural issues in nurse practitioner education, 25 th Annual Meeting of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Abstracts. San Francisco CA Fatigue may be chemo s worst effect. American Journal of Nursing 97(4), 9. (Abstract of Messias, D. K. H.., Yeager, K., Dibble, S., & Dodd, M. (1997). Patients perspectives of fatigue during chemotherapy. Oncology Nursing Forum, 24(1), ) Mendes, I.J.M., Rocha, S.M.M., Messias, D.K. H., & Battaglion Neto, A. (1997). Health promotion and the emerging paradigm: Description of one experiment. Fourth Qualitative Health Research Conference Abstracts, University of British Columbia, Canada. Messias, D.K.H. (1997). Crossing multiple borders: Immigrant women s health care stories. Crossing Borders-Exploring Connections, Eighth Annual International Critical and Feminist Perspectives in Nursing Conference, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada DeJoseph, J.F. & Messias, D.H. (1997). Feminist narrative interpretations. Crossing Borders- Exploring Connections, Eighth Annual International Critical and Feminist Perspectives in Nursing Conference, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. Messias, D.H. (1997). Women s work and their health. Abstracts and Symposia. International Council of Nurses 21 st Quadrennial Congress, Vancouver, Canada. 20