Sofía Segura‐Pérez

2.9k total citations · 1 hit paper
59 papers, 2.1k citations indexed

About

Sofía Segura‐Pérez is a scholar working on General Health Professions, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health and Epidemiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Sofía Segura‐Pérez has authored 59 papers receiving a total of 2.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 28 papers in General Health Professions, 27 papers in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health and 23 papers in Epidemiology. Recurrent topics in Sofía Segura‐Pérez's work include Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (20 papers), Breastfeeding Practices and Influences (20 papers) and Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (18 papers). Sofía Segura‐Pérez is often cited by papers focused on Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (20 papers), Breastfeeding Practices and Influences (20 papers) and Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (18 papers). Sofía Segura‐Pérez collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and China. Sofía Segura‐Pérez's co-authors include Rafael Pérez‐Escamilla, Grace Damio, Amber Hromi‐Fiedler, Josefa L. Martinez‐Brockman, Angela Bermúdez‐Millán, Nurgül Fitzgerald, Sonia Vega‐López, Jyoti Chhabra, Megan Lott and Julie Wagner and has published in prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE, Diabetes Care and American Journal of Public Health.

In The Last Decade

Sofía Segura‐Pérez

55 papers receiving 2.0k citations

Hit Papers

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  1. Impact of the Baby‐friendly Hospital Initiative on breastfeeding and child health outcomes: a systematic review
    2016 351 citations Rafael Pérez‐Escamilla, Josefa L. Martinez‐Brockman et al. Maternal and Child Nutrition profile →

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Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Sofía Segura‐Pérez United States 27 871 843 770 593 524 59 2.1k
Grace Damio United States 25 585 0.7× 756 0.9× 525 0.7× 346 0.6× 479 0.9× 51 1.6k
Amber Hromi‐Fiedler United States 20 677 0.8× 370 0.4× 370 0.5× 474 0.8× 205 0.4× 55 1.2k
Elizabeth Reifsnider United States 22 467 0.5× 491 0.6× 541 0.7× 236 0.4× 363 0.7× 96 1.4k
Mireya Vilar‐Compte Mexico 20 504 0.6× 382 0.5× 247 0.3× 402 0.7× 193 0.4× 70 1.3k
Barbara Devaney United States 23 680 0.8× 398 0.5× 1.0k 1.3× 470 0.8× 500 1.0× 48 1.9k
Bernard Maire France 27 410 0.5× 110 0.1× 891 1.2× 637 1.1× 167 0.3× 63 1.8k
David Himmelgreen United States 22 896 1.0× 231 0.3× 847 1.1× 338 0.6× 121 0.2× 75 1.8k
Tuhin Biswas Australia 24 356 0.4× 215 0.3× 503 0.7× 386 0.7× 78 0.1× 73 1.9k
Ana Cristina Lindsay United States 24 858 1.0× 401 0.5× 1.3k 1.7× 300 0.5× 364 0.7× 94 2.2k
Wendy Brodribb Australia 22 267 0.3× 721 0.9× 423 0.5× 269 0.5× 442 0.8× 60 1.2k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Sofía Segura‐Pérez

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Segura‐Pérez, Sofía, et al.. (2025). Community-Engaged Codesign and Piloting of the FOOD4MOMS Produce Prescription Program for Pregnant Latina Women. Current Developments in Nutrition. 9(3). 104572–104572.
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Wagner, Julie, Cheryl Barth, Angela Bermúdez‐Millán, et al.. (2023). Lay health worker research personnel for home-based data collection in clinical and translational research: Qualitative and quantitative findings from two trials in hard-to-reach populations. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science. 7(1). e228–e228. 1 indexed citations
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Pérez‐Escamilla, Rafael, Amber Hromi‐Fiedler, Elizabeth Rhodes, et al.. (2022). Impact of prelacteal feeds and neonatal introduction of breast milk substitutes on breastfeeding outcomes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Maternal and Child Nutrition. 18(S3). 28 indexed citations
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Bermúdez‐Millán, Angela, Rafael Pérez‐Escamilla, Rachel Lampert, et al.. (2022). Night Eating Among Latinos With Diabetes: Exploring Associations With Heart Rate Variability, Eating Patterns, and Sleep. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 54(5). 449–454. 3 indexed citations
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Bermúdez‐Millán, Angela, Julie Wagner, Richard Feinn, et al.. (2019). Inflammation and Stress Biomarkers Mediate the Association between Household Food Insecurity and Insulin Resistance among Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Nutrition. 149(6). 982–988. 27 indexed citations
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Pérez‐Escamilla, Rafael, Gabriela Buccini, Sofía Segura‐Pérez, & Ellen Piwoz. (2019). Perspective: Should Exclusive Breastfeeding Still Be Recommended for 6 Months?. Advances in Nutrition. 10(6). 931–943. 74 indexed citations
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Segura‐Pérez, Sofía, Fatma M. Shebl, Nicola L. Hawley, et al.. (2017). Nutrition Facts Panel use is associated with diet quality and dietary patterns among Latinos with type 2 diabetes. Public Health Nutrition. 20(16). 2909–2919. 8 indexed citations
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Segura‐Pérez, Sofía, Rubén Grajeda, & Rafael Pérez‐Escamilla. (2016). Conditional cash transfer programs and the health and nutrition of Latin American children.. PubMed. 40(2). 124–137. 37 indexed citations
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Bermúdez‐Millán, Angela, Rafael Pérez‐Escamilla, Sofía Segura‐Pérez, et al.. (2016). Psychological Distress Mediates the Association between Food Insecurity and Suboptimal Sleep Quality in Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Nutrition. 146(10). 2051–2057. 38 indexed citations
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Hromi‐Fiedler, Amber, Donna J. Chapman, Sofía Segura‐Pérez, et al.. (2016). Barriers and Facilitators to Improve Fruit and Vegetable Intake Among WIC-Eligible Pregnant Latinas: An Application of the Health Action Process Approach Framework. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 48(7). 468–477.e1. 26 indexed citations
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Wagner, Julie, Angela Bermúdez‐Millán, Grace Damio, et al.. (2015). Community health workers assisting Latinos manage stress and diabetes (CALMS-D): rationale, intervention design, implementation, and process outcomes. Translational Behavioral Medicine. 5(4). 415–424. 22 indexed citations
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Vega‐López, Sonia, et al.. (2011). Food Insecurity and Low Self-efficacy are Associated with Health Care Access Barriers Among Puerto-Ricans with Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. 14(4). 552–562. 27 indexed citations
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Hromi‐Fiedler, Amber, Angela Bermúdez‐Millán, Sofía Segura‐Pérez, & Rafael Pérez‐Escamilla. (2011). Nutrient and food intakes differ among Latina subgroups during pregnancy. Public Health Nutrition. 15(2). 341–351. 12 indexed citations
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Wagner, Julie, Grace Damio, Sofía Segura‐Pérez, et al.. (2011). Social Support Modifies the Association Between Household Food Insecurity and Depression Among Latinos with Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. 13(6). 982–989. 55 indexed citations
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Bermúdez‐Millán, Angela, et al.. (2011). Stress and the Social Determinants of Maternal Health among Puerto Rican Women: A CBPR Approach. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. 22(4). 1315–1330. 39 indexed citations
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Bermúdez‐Millán, Angela, Amber Hromi‐Fiedler, Grace Damio, Sofía Segura‐Pérez, & Rafael Pérez‐Escamilla. (2009). Egg Contribution Towards the Diet of Pregnant Latinas. Ecology of Food and Nutrition. 48(5). 383–403. 3 indexed citations
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Hromi‐Fiedler, Amber, Angela Bermúdez‐Millán, Sofía Segura‐Pérez, Grace Damio, & Rafael Pérez‐Escamilla. (2009). Adaptation of the US Household Food Security Survey Module for Low-Income Pregnant Latinas: Qualitative Phase. Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition. 4(1). 62–80. 26 indexed citations
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Pérez‐Escamilla, Rafael, Amber Hromi‐Fiedler, Sonia Vega‐López, Angela Bermúdez‐Millán, & Sofía Segura‐Pérez. (2008). Impact of Peer Nutrition Education on Dietary Behaviors and Health Outcomes among Latinos: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 40(4). 208–225. 136 indexed citations
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Bermúdez‐Millán, Angela, et al.. (2004). Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors among Puerto Rican Caretakers Living in Hartford, Connecticut. Journal of Food Protection. 67(3). 512–516. 33 indexed citations
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Dharod, Jigna, Rafael Pérez‐Escamilla, Angela Bermúdez‐Millán, Sofía Segura‐Pérez, & Grace Damio. (2004). Influence of the Fight BAC! Food Safety Campaign on an Urban Latino Population in Connecticut. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 36(3). 128–134. 30 indexed citations

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