Posters Presentation
 

001 Educación a pares: más allá del tabú sexual
Zilkya Camacho- Velázquez, BSHE, School of Health Professions & School of Public, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, Wanda I. Tábora-Tirado, MPHE, CHES, Betzaida Díaz, MPHE   zilkya@gmail.com

002  Hemisphericity and Neurobehavioral Disorders of Childhood
Melvin Ruiz Miranda, NLP, Chiropractor    podium@xsn.net 

003 Scoliosis, Early Detection and Management
Melvin Ruiz Miranda, NLP, Chiropractor   podium@xsn.net  

004 Puente de Esperanza y de Servicio para los Niños de Vieques
Diana Hernández, MPA, OTR/L, School of Health Professions, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico   dianahernandez@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

005 Preventing Childhood Obesity with the use of After School Programs
Edward V Wallace, PhD., Ithaca College, New York    ewallace@ithaca.edu 

006 Expanded Newborn Screening in Alabama: Lessons Learned
Maria Descartes, MD, Phaidra Floyd-Browning, RN,BSN; Margaret Findlay, RN, PhD; S. Lane Rutledge, MD, University of Alabama at Birmingham   mdescart@uab.edu

007 El Nivel de Satisfacción hacia los Servicios Clínicos dirigidos a los pacientes diagnosticados VIH/SIDA bajo la Reforma de Salud del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico
Joan Rivera-Ortiz, MA. PhD, Department of Health of Puerto Rico  joanrivera@salud.gov.pr

008 Dental assisting faculty leadership in the process of involved students for dental/oral care services in the community
Aslín M. González Peña, MPH,; Mirna L. Pacheco Rodriguez, MA,   School of Health Professions, Sciences Medical Campus, University of Puerto Rico  aslingonzalez@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

009 Assessment of the Availability of Specialized Obstetrical Services for Women with Diabetes during Pregnancy in Puerto Rico  
Maribel Campos, MD, M Montero DDS, P Hernández DMD, C Pérez PhD, and L García, MD, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico mcampos@rcm.upr.edu

010 Late Prematurity; Risk factors and Complications
Luisa I. Alvarado, MD, Episcopal San Lucas Hospital; Dr. Mirelys Figueroa; Dr. Edith Morales lalvarado@psm.edu 

011 Exploring Body Composition in Children through a Comprehensive Genetic and Environmental Model
José R Fernández, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham; María Descartes, MD  jose@uab.edu

012 Perfil de la Investigación Académica Graduada en Promoción de la Salud y Educación en Salud Escolar en Puerto Rico: Periodo de 1982-2007.Hiram V. Arroyo, MPHE, EdD, Georgina Silva, MPHE; Frances Mejías, BS. Programa de Maestría en Educación en Salud Pública y Programa de Certificado Graduado en Promoción de la Salud Escolar, Departamento de Ciencias Sociales, Escuela Graduada de Salud Pública, Recinto de Ciencias Medicas, Universidad de Puerto Rico.  harroyo@rcm.upr.edu

013 The relationship between sympathy and discriminatory attitudes toward persons living with HIV/AIDS in Puerto Rico
Lisa R. Norman, PhD., Ponce School of Medicine   lnorman@psm.edu

014 Occupational profile: after school preferences, interests and activities of children participating in an ecological summer camp
Arnaldo Cruz, MS, MC, OTR/L; Norma Báez, MA, OTR/L, Occupational Therapy Haster’s Program, School of Health Professions, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico    arnaldocruz@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

015 Multidisciplnary Experience of the Post-Doctoral Master of Science in Clinical Research at the Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico
Estela S. Estapé, MT, PhD;  Walter R. Frontera , MD PhD, Clemente Diaz, MD and Bárbara Segarra, MT MS,  School  of Health Professions  and School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico  barbarasegarra@cprs.rcm.upr.edu  

016 Using Local Data on Children and Youth to Improve Education in the Health Professions
Stephen N Collier, PhD and Harold P. Jones, PhD, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birminghan, USA  colliers@uab.edu

017 Transdisciplinary Education to Improve the Clinical Care of Children and Youth
Harold Jones,PhD and Stephen Collier, PhD, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA  jonesh@uab.edu

018 The Effect of the Movin’ Sit Cushion on Static Sitting Posture of Children with Hypotonia as Measured by the Polaroid HealthCam System
Luisa Ramírez de Lynch, PT, University of Tennesses Health Sciences Center    bconnolly@utmem.edu

019 Syndrome in Puerto Rico Ministers: A Pilot Study with the Minister Burnout Scale
José R. Rodríguez-Gómez, MD, MPh, PhD, University of Puerto Rico   jrodriguez@albizu.edu

020 Professional developments of medical students: A longitudinal study of the first two years of the medical program
Aníbal Marín, MD, PhD, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, amarin@rcm.upr.edu

021 Cambios en la ingesta de calcio en niños (9-12 años) debido a una intervención educativa de estudiantes de farmacia
Betty A. Torres, Pharm D,  Yarlyn Camacho, PharmD, María Galarza, PharmD, Marisabelle Ruiz, PharmD, Lydia González, Pharm D, Elga Vega, EdD, Escuela de Farmacia, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Puerto Rico   batorres@rcm.upr.edu

022 Expediente de Salud Pre-Escolar
Sandra Silva, MS, and Marta Diaz, RHIA, MPH. Escuela de Profesiones de la Salud, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Puerto Rico   sandrasilva@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

023 Factor Analysis Of The Newly Developed Assessment Of Children’s Preferences For Leisure Participation
Wanda I. Colón, OTR/L, PhD; Carmen Rodríguez, Psy.D; Max Ito, Ph.D; Carol N. Reed, PhD, School of Health Professions, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, Nova Southeastern University, Florida    wandacolon@cprs.rcm.upr.edu 

024 Dental Home: A oral health venture of the Medical Home
Damaris Molina, DMD, School of Dentistry, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico; Rosana Hanke, DMD, MSD; Yilda Rivera, DMD, Dental Home Program at the Cantera Peninsula  damarismolina@hotmail.com 

025 RISK FACTORS FOR SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR AMONG ADOLESCENT STUDENTS IN PUERTO RICO, ACADEMIC YEARS 2002-03 AND 2003-04
Linnette Rodríguez-Figueroa, MS, PhD.(2), University of Puerto Rico and University of Michigan, USA; Siobán D. Harlow, PhD, MaryFran R. Sowers, PhD, Brisa N. Sánchez, PhD, Kathleen B. Welch, MS, University of Michigan, USA; Margarita R. Moscoso, PhD, University of Puerto Rico  lrodriguez@rcm.upr.edu

026 Expectations of Clinical Instructors with regards to Student Clinical Performance
Lourdes Reus-Velázquez, PT, EdD, MPH, School of Health Professions, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico; Cynthia Cruz-Gómez, PT, MPH, MCH    lourdesreus@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

027 Puerto Rico Scleroderma Study: Clinical and sociodemographics features in Puerto Ricans with Scleroderma
Grissel Ríos, MD, María L. Santaella, Angel M. Mayor. University of Puerto Rico grios@rcm.upr.edu

028 Prevalence of Intra-Uterine Heroin Exposure of Newborns in the University District Hospital Nursery in Puerto Rico.
J. A. Diaz-Pimentel, MSc, MS-III1; N. Rosario1, MD; A. SegarraPhD2; J.F. Rodriguez-Orengo,Ph.D3 C. Díaz,MD1. (1)Department of Pediatrics, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, (2)Department of Physiology, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus. (3) Forensic Science Institute, San Juan, Puerto Rico. jadiaz@stu.rcm.upr.edu  

029 Results of a Community Noise Attitudinal Survey and its Relation to the Development of a Noise Action Plan for Puerto Rico
Marisol Vincenty Luyando, PhD, School of Health Professions, Medical Sciences Campus, Unviersity of Puerto Rico; José Alicea Pou          marisolvincenty@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

030 Mandala expressive art as a therapeutically approach with adolescent victims of trauma.
Luz E. Rivera, MS, Emma Lizardi, PsyD, Carlos Albizu University   intellectualdevelopment@yahoo.com

031 Preliminary Survey Of The Criteria Used By Speech Language Pathologists In Puerto Rico To Diagnose Developmental Apraxia Of Speech
Ana M. González, PhD, School of Health Professions, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico   anagonzalez@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

032 Relationship of caregiver depressive symptoms with bronchial asthma in Puerto Rican children
Karen G. Martínez, MD, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico  kgmartinez@rcm.upr.edu 

033 Are there barriers in the enrollment of children in health insurance plans in the Westchester County? Findings from a Focus Group with Parents
Carmen T. Ramos, MD, Montefiore Medical Center, New York   cramos@montefiore.org

034 Health Care Providers Attitudes Toward Patients who are Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender
Annlee Burch, EdD, MPH, MS, PT, School of Health Professions, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico    annleeburch@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

035 Emerging Roles for the Health Information Manager and the Information Technology Manager
Sandra I. Santos, MS, RHIA, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico  ssantos@rcm.upr.edu

036 Community Based Fall Prevention Program
Ivette M. Bonet, MS, School of Health Professions, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico  ivettebonet@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

037 Presencia de Factores de Riesgo del Síndrome Metabólico (SM) en Profesionales de la Salud (proyecto piloto)
Zulma Olivieri, MS, OTL, School of Health Professions, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico ; Hilda Cruz Bocanegra, MS, RN    zulmaolivieri@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

038 Integrating Developmental Milestones Video Clips to the Pediatrics Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Nerian Ortiz, MD, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico   nortiz1@prtc.net

039  Oral Health Need  Through Women's Lifetime Cycles
Blanca I. Rodríguez, School of Health Professions, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico   blancarodriguez@cprs.rcm.upr.edu 

040 TREND ANALYSIS OF AGE-STANDARDIZED INCIDENCE AND MORTALITY RATES (GLOBAL) OF LUNG CANCER AMONG PUERTO RICO, HISPANICS AND NON-HISPANICS WHITES IN THE USA, 1992-2002.
William A. Calo, MPH(1), Ana P. Ortiz, PhD(2, 3), Eduardo Hernández, MPH(1), Erick Suárez, PhD(2). (1) The University of Puerto Rico Cancer Center. (2) University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, Graduate School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology. (3) The University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center    william_calo@yahoo.com 

041 A Departmental Endeavor to Foster Professionalism in Medical School.-Jiménez-Velázquez, Ivonne, MD, FACP, Carlos E. Girod, MD, MACP, Juan E. Morales, MD, Ernest L. Cunningham, MD, Sandra M Fabregas, PhD, Esther A. Torres, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine*   izjimenez@rcm.upr.edu

042 Prostate Cancer Burden in Puerto Rico, US Hispanics and US non-Hispanics Whites in the 1992-2002 Period.-Eduardo Hernandez, MPH (1), Ana P. Ortiz, PhD (2,3), William A. Calo, MPH (1), Eric Suárez, PhD (2). (1)The University of Puerto Rico Cancer Center, (2)University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, Graduate School of Public Health Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology. (3) University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center.    yave448@gmail.com

043 Breast Cancer in Puerto Ricans, US Hispanics and Non-hispanics Whites from 1992-2002: A Comparative Study.-Ana P. Ortiz, PhD (1,2), William A. Calo MPH (3), Eduardo Hernández, MPH 3), Erick Suárez, PhD (1). (1) University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, Graduate School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology. (2) The University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center. (3) The University of Puerto Rico Cancer Center.  aportiz@rcm.upr.edu

044 The Influence of Disfluency Type on Stuttering in Younger and Older Children Who Speak Spanish. Jennifer B. Watson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Texas Christian University Fort Worth, Texas, USA, Edna J. Carlo, M.S., CCC-SLP University of Puerto Rico San Juan, Puerto Rico, Courtney T. Byrd, Ph.D., CCC-SLP The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA     ednacarlo@cprs.rcm.upr.edu 

045 Utilización de Servicios Clínicos de una Clínica de Salud Mental de la Comunidad en San Juan durante los años 2002-2004 Aidyl Lozada Lugo, BA, Coral Álvarez-Reyes, BA, José V. Martínez-González, PhD, José Rodríguez-Quiñónez, PhD, Universidad Carlos Albizu, Recinto de San Juan, Puerto Rico  aidyllozada@gmail.com

046 Incidence and Mortality Trends of Oral Cavity and Pharingeal Cancer in Puerto Rico, US Hispanics and US Non-Hispanics Whites (1992-2002)
Erick Suarez, PhD (1) Eduardo Hernandez, MPH (2), William A. Calo, PPH (2), Ana P. Ortiz, PhD (1,3) (1) University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, Graduate School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology. (2) University of Puerto Rico Cancer Center. (3) University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center.     esuarez@rcm.upr.edu

047 Cambios en la Postura de un adulto joven con escoliosis no estructural al participar en un programa de hipoterapia
Sheila Espada, PT, School of Health Professions, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico  sheilaespada@cprs.rcm.upr.edu       

048 Effects of a Novel Glutathione Precursor on Persons with HIV
I. Jean Davis, PhD, Charles R. Drew, University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA, USA. ijdavis@cdrewu.edu

049 Aptitude and Experience Profile of the Health Care Professionals that complete the Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Course Lourdes García, MD FAAP, Inés E. García MD FAAP, Maribel Campos MD FAAP, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology Section, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico.  lougarcia@rcm.upr.edu 

050 Correlación en los Criterios de Admisión y el Exito Académico de los estudiantes
Migdalia Marrero, MS, Ana M. González, Escuela de Profesiones de la Salud, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Puerto Rico     migdaliamarrero@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

051 El Enfoque de Funcionamiento del Equipo de Trabajo en la Provisión de Servicios Relacionados a Niños
Maria de los A. Rohena, EdD, MS, OTL, School of Health Professions, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico   mariarohena@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

052 Reducción de Riesgo en Jóvenes como Estrategia para Reducir costos en el Mantenimiento de la Salud a la Población Adulta
Roberto Dávila, EdD, Escuela de Profesiones de la Salud, Recinto de Ciencias Medicas, Universidad de Puerto Rico   robertodavila@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

053 Development of a Longitudinal Communication Skills Curriculum at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Debora H. Silva, MD, FAAP, Nerian Ortiz Matos, MD, FAAP and Vilma McCarthy, MD; School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico.

054  Influencia del lugar de origen de un lector y el nivel del lenguaje de un texto en la comprensión de mensajes preventivos de salud.
Iván N. Ríos Hernández, MC, Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, España     

055 Final Version of the Culturally Adapted Clinical Dementia Rating Scale in a Spanish Speaking Population
Ilia Oquendo-Jiménez, Ph.D., Rafaela Mena, M.A., Valerie Wojna, M.D.*, School of Pharmacy and School of Medicine*, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico  ioquendo@rcm.upr.edu

056 Periodontal Healths among the Residents of the Egidas in San Juan M. Montero-Aguilar, A.R. Elías-Boneta, L. Cuadrado, C.E. Toro-Vizcarrondo, and K.J. Joshipura. Research Center, School of Dentistry, Medical Science Campus, University of Puerto Rico  mpmm_4620@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

057 A family-centered motivational discharge process for children & adolescents: Implications for best practice Ann M. Mitchell, PhD, RN, University of Pittsburgh; Dawn Decicco, MSN, RN; Tara Gaus, BSN, RN; Eva Sella, SN  ammi@pitt.edu

058 Lymphedema 101: An Educational Guide in Spanish
Roy L. Aldridge, Arkansas State University.  raldridge@astate.edu

059 Transatlantic Cooperation-Networking the Americas Consortium for Nursing and Allied Health and COJEHRE  Lou Loescher-Junge, University of Kansas; Lillie M. Shortridge-Baggett, Pace University; Ann M. Mitchell, University of Pittsburgh; Keville Frederickson, Lehman College; Lourdes E. Soto de Laurido, University of Puerto Rico; Vincent Gallicchio, Clemson University; Iain Graham, Bournemouth University; Marc Velghe, Arteveldehogeschool ; Fons Wierink, Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen  ljunge@kumc.edu

060 Necesidades de las Familias de niños/as y jóvenes con deficiencias en el desarrollo y otros impedimentos en el área oeste y norte de Puerto Rico  Annie Alonso, PsyD, MSW, Mario H. Rodríguez, PhD, MPH, Ilia M. Torres, MS, Aimar E. Cajigas, BS, Instituto Deficiencias en el Desarrollo Escuela Graduada de Salud Pública, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Puerto Rico  tainno@yahoo.com

061 Antitroviral Prophylaxis Infusion Time after rapid HIV Testing in Labor and Delivery  Alberto Carrera, MD., School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico; Eileen Pérez, BSW., STI/HIV/AIDS Prevention, Health Department; Marielys Bracero, MS.,  María Cortéz, RN., Carolina Hospital.  albertomanuelcarrera@gmail.com; acarrera@rcm.upr.edu 

062 The Effect of Sucrose on Urease Activity in Plaque and in Saliva in-vivo Toro, E.¹,  N. Gonzales², C. Rivera², A. Elias-Boneta¹, and E. Morou-Bermudez¹ , School of Dentistry,  ¹ University of Puerto Rico, ² University of Puerto Rico Clinical Research Center    etoro@rcm.upr.edu

063 Proyecto Interdisciplinario de Excelencia en Servicios: Un modelo de servicios  colaborativos de  salud y  educación  Font –Rivera, Ana – Proyecto Interdisciplinario de Excelencia en Servicios, Escuela de Profesiones de la Salud,  Recinto de Ciencias Medicas, Universidad de Puerto Rico  anniefont@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

064 Promoviendo La Educación A Distancia Como Medida Preventiva Para Los Problemas en La Adolescencia
Anadel Castro-Figueroa, MS, PhD(c), MS en Administración de Información de Salud, Escuela de Profesiones de la Salud, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Puerto Rico anadelcastro@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

0065 Hacia una Cultura de Investigación Cualitativa en Salud: Avances y Desafíos en la capacitación de profesionales de la salud en Puerto Rico. Marta M. Bustillo, Ph.D., Catedrática Asociada, Escuela Graduada de Salud Pública, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Puerto Rico. mbustillo@rcm.upr.edu

066 Actitudes Hacia La Sexualidad  En Ancianos Puertorriqueños: Un Estudio Piloto Rosa Janet Rodríguez-Benítez, MPH, MS, Ph.D., Escuela de Enfermería, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Puerto Rico rosarodriguez@cprs.rcm.upr.edu

067 The Knowledge of HPV in woman between 15 and 19 y/o on Public and Private High Schools Alma J. Camacho, CT(ASCP)MBA, and Yadiris López, CT, MSc, School of Health Professions, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico   almacamacho@cprs.rcm.upr.edu