Publications

Scholarly Journals--Published

  • Joachim-Célestin, M., Matangi, M., Bagcus, J., and Montgomery, S.B. (2024). Religiosity of Latinas Living in the USA Curbs Depression and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Religion and Health, vol. 63, Issue 2. This mixed-methods study was conducted to explore the role of faith in mental health among Latino women (Latinas) during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of a lifestyle study, surveys were administered to 89 participants during the 1st year of the pandemic. Specifically, a focus group was conducted with participants (n=6) directly affected by COVID-19 (i.e., self or family member). The results showed inverse correlations between religiosity and both depression and anxiety, as well as positive correlations among religious practices, religious coping, and religiosity. Given these associations, future interventions should explore the role of faith in supporting individuals during difficult times.  (04/2024) (link)
  • Ioffe, Y.J., Hong, L., Joachim-Célestin, M., Soret, C., Montgomery, S.B., and Untermaehrer, J.J. (2023). Genetic Testing in the Latinx community: Impact of acculturation and provider relationships. Gynecologic Oncology 169, 125-130. (12/2022) (link)
  • Joachim-Célestin, M., Rockwood, N.J., Clarke, C., & Montgomery S.B. Evaluating the Full Plate Living lifestyle intervention among low-income Latinas with and without food insecurity. Women's Health (London, England). 2022; 18, 17455057221091350. https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057221091350 (04/2022) (link)
  • Joachim-Célestin, M., Gamboa-Maldonado, T., Dos Santos, H., & Montgomery S.B. (2021). Delivering an intervention to Hispanic/Latinos with pre-diabetes and diabetes. Early evidence of success in a longitudinal mixed method study. INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing. https://doi.org/10.1177/00469580211055595 (11/2021) (link)
  • Lee, L.K., Ruano, E., Fernandez, P., Ortega, S., Lucas, C., & Joachim-Célestin, M. (2021). Workforce Readiness Training: A Comprehensive Training Model That Equips Community Health Workers to Work at The Top of Their Practice and Profession. Frontiers in Public Health. 9:673208. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.673208 (06/2021) (link)
  • Joachim-Célestin, M., Chara, R. & Montgomery, S.B. (2021). Living Near an Immigration Detention Center: Impact on Latinas’ Health. J Immigrant Minority Health.  (05/2021) (link)
  • Joachim-Célestin, M., Gamboa-Maldonado, T., Dos Santos, H., & Montgomery S.B. (2020). A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Latinas Enrolled in a Diabetes Prevention Program. Is the Cost of Prevention too High? J Primary Care Community Health (07/2020) (link)
  • Deshields, S., Joachim-Célestin, M., Lara M., Miller, L.M., DaCosta Davis, S.S., Montgomery S.B. & Clarke, C. (2019). Intention to Implement a Healthy Lifestyle: Does Acculturation Make a Difference? Journal of Quality in Health Care & Economics. (11/2019) (link)
  • Miller, L., Joachim-Célestin, M., Lara, M., Deshields, S., DaCosta Davis, S., Montgomery, S.B., & Clarke, C. (2019). Acculturation, familial support, and unhealthful dietary patterns: evaluating notable trends in a Latino population. Harvard Public Health Review. 2019; 23. (09/2019) (link)
  • Clarke, C., Joachim-Célestin, M., Lara, M, Rea, B., & Montgomery, S.B. (2019). Diabetes, Obesity and its Root Causes: A Latino Perspective. Diabetes and Obesity International Journal, Vol. 4, Issue 3. DOI: 10.23880/doij-16000211   (07/2019) (link)
  • Clarke, C., Joachim-Célestin, M., Rae, B., Lara M., & Montgomery, S.B. (2019). Immigration to the US: The insidious health risk factor. Journal of Health Science, 7. DOI:10.17265/2328-7136/2019.04.004 (04/2019) (link)

Abstract

  • Soret, C., Joachim-Celestin, M., Hong, L., Schwartz, Z., Montgomery, S., Unternaehrer, J., and Ioffe, Y. (2022). Education and context matter when it comes to genetic testing among Latinx women (424). Gynecologic Oncology 166, S213-S214. (08/2022) (link)
  • Ioffe, Y., Hong, L., Joachim-Celestin, M., Soret, C., Schwartz, Z., Montgomery, S., and Unternaehrer, J. (2022). Exploring the role of acculturation in promoting genetic testing in the Latinx community (417). Gynecologic Oncology 166, S210-S211. (08/2022) (link)

Online Publications

  • Joachim-Célestin, M., Montgomery, S.B. March 2021. Full Plate Living Intervention curriculum - English and Spanish. Includes the facilitator guide, participant guide and fiber guide supplement for community health workers leading this culturally-adapted Spanish intervention.  (03/2021) (link)
  • Hopkins, G.L., McBride, D., Bacon, S., & Joachim-Célestin, M. (2011).  Ministerial Spouses Association. General Conference Ministerial Association. Family meals.  (2011) (link)

Non-Scholarly Journals

  • Hopkins, G.L., McBride, D., Bacon, S., & Joachim-Célestin, M. (2011). Health Benefits of Family Meals. The family that eats together:  A gift that can promote your family’s health and keep your children on track.  Ministry Magazine, 83(6), 13-16. (2011). (06/2011) (link)
  • Hopkins, G.L., McBride, D., Bacon, S., & Joachim-Célestin, M. (2011).  Faith at the Table. Australian Record, 16(8), 10-12. (04/2011)
  • Hopkins, GL, McBride, D., & Célestin, M. (2011). “Policy Proposal to New Zealand Government for Preventing Alcohol Use Through Implementing Service Learning in Schools.” (2011)
  • Hopkins, G.L., McBride, D., Bacon, S., & Joachim-Célestin, M. (2011). Eat with your kids. Signs of the Times, 138(8), 10-13. (2011)